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aeronautical engineering

British  

noun

  1. the branch of engineering concerned with the design, production, and maintenance of aircraft

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In 1929, the University of Washington established one of the first aeronautical engineering programs in the U.S.

From Seattle Times • Nov. 21, 2023

In 1956, Borman moved his family to Pasadena, California, where he earned a master of science degree in aeronautical engineering from California Institute of Technology.

From Washington Times • Nov. 10, 2023

He graduated first in his class in 1959 with a Bachelor of Science degree in aeronautical engineering.

From New York Times • Oct. 17, 2022

When he finally got to university, he studied for a degree in aeronautical engineering.

From BBC • Aug. 26, 2022

Interestingly, Carpenter had not received his aeronautical engineering degree until after he returned from being the second American in space two months earlier.

From "Women in Space" by Karen Bush Gibson