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Aviation refers to the design, development, operation, and use of aircraft. It encompasses a wide range of activities and industries related to the flying of airplanes, helicopters, and other types of aircraft. Aviation can be broadly categorized into several key areas:

Commercial Aviation: Involves the operation of scheduled and chartered flights by airlines to transport passengers and cargo. This sector includes major airlines, regional carriers, and low-cost airlines.

General Aviation: Encompasses all civil aviation operations other than commercial air transport. This includes private flying, flight training, agricultural aviation, medical evacuation flights, and aerial photography.

Military Aviation: Involves the use of aircraft by armed forces for defense and combat purposes, as well as reconnaissance, transport, and search-and-rescue missions.

Air Traffic Control (ATC): A vital component of aviation that ensures the safe and efficient movement of aircraft through controlled airspace. ATC services are provided by air traffic controllers who manage aircraft movements on the ground and in the air.

Aviation Safety and Regulation: Involves the establishment and enforcement of safety standards and regulations by aviation authorities such as the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) in the United States and the International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO).

Plane Accidents/Incidents, Protests, Strikes, etc. Can added in this category.

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