avionics

American  

[ey-vee-on-iks, av-ee-] / ˌeɪ viˈɒn ɪks, ˌæv i- /

noun

1. (used with a singular verb) the science and technology of the development and use of electrical and electronic devices in aviation.

2. (used with a plural verb) the devices themselves.

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avionics British  

/ ˌeɪvɪˈɒnɪks /

noun

1. (functioning as singular) the science and technology of electronics applied to aeronautics and astronautics

2. (functioning as plural) the electronic circuits and devices of an aerospace vehicle

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Other Word Forms

• avionic adjective

Etymology

Origin of avionics

First recorded in 1945–50; avi(ation) + (electr)onics

Example Sentences

To get to market, SyberJet plans to create an entirely new avionics system—likening the effort to Tesla’s approach to designing its infotainment and vehicle-control system.

From The Wall Street Journal

The aircraft flying today were built by Boeing in the 1950s and 1960s but have received new engines and avionics over their 60 years in service.

From The Wall Street Journal

Saudi jets could be equipped with downgraded avionics, reduced flight performance or range, limited weapons packages, hidden IFF transmitters and so forth.

From The Wall Street Journal

Smoke had been detected in the toilet and the avionics area, which contained the aircraft's electronics and computer below the cockpit.

From BBC

With its advanced avionics and defences, the aircraft is classed as a military aircraft, designed to withstand an air attack.

From BBC