Aviation \A`vi*a"tion\, n.
   The art or science of flying.
   [1913 Webster]

	

	aviation
    n 1: the aggregation of a country's military aircraft [syn:
         aviation, air power]
    2: the operation of aircraft to provide transportation
    3: the art of operating aircraft [syn: aviation, airmanship]
    4: travel via aircraft; "air travel involves too much waiting in
       airports"; "if you've time to spare go by air" [syn: air
       travel, aviation, air]