Aviation vs. Avionics: What's the Difference?
Aviation and Avionics Definitions
Aviation
The operation of aircraft.
Avionics
(used with a sing. verb) The science and technology of electronics and the development of electronic devices as applied to aeronautics and astronautics
Avionics has become even more important with the development of the space program.
Aviation
The design, development, and production of aircraft.
Avionics
(used with a pl. verb) The electronic systems, equipment, and other devices so developed
The avionics on this spacecraft represent a new generation of sophistication.
Aviation
Military aircraft.
ADVERTISEMENT
Avionics
(aviation) The science and technology of the development and use of electrical and electronic devices in aviation.
Aviation
The art or science of making and flying aircraft.
Avionics
(aviation) The devices used in avionics.
Aviation
Flying, operating, or operation of aircraft.
Avionics
Science and technology of electronic systems and devices for aeronautics and astronautics;
Avionics has become even more important with the development of the space program
ADVERTISEMENT
Aviation
Industry that produces aircraft.
Aviation
Aircraft
Aviation
A cocktail made with gin, maraschino liqueur, crème de violette and lemon juice
Aviation
The art or science of flying.
Aviation
The aggregation of a country's military aircraft
Aviation
The operation of aircraft to provide transportation
Aviation
The art of operating aircraft
Aviation
Travel via aircraft;
Air travel involves too much waiting in airports
If you've time to spare go by air