AVIATION


Meaning of AVIATION in English

Development and operation of aircraft.

In 1783 the balloon became the first aircraft to carry humans. Production of a successful glider in 1891 and refinement of the internal-combustion engine led to the first successful engine-powered airplane flight by jet engine made possible the subsequent development of commercial airlines throughout the world. See also airship ; helicopter ; seaplane .

Britannica English dictionary.      Английский словарь Британика.