Meaning
air force, aeronautics
- the science or art of flight and aviation
- the military air force (often capitalized: Aeronautica)
In a sentence
Mio cugino è un pilota dell'Aeronautica Militare.
My cousin is a pilot in the Air Force.
Gli sviluppi recenti dell'aeronautica hanno ridotto i consumi dei voli.
Recent developments in aeronautics have reduced fuel consumption on flights.
Ha deciso di studiare ingegneria per lavorare nell'aeronautica civile.
She decided to study engineering to work in civil aviation.
Word forms (2)
| Word | Word forms |
|---|---|
| aeronautica | feminine · singular |
| aeronautiche | feminine · plural |
Usage notes
- Capitalized when referring specifically to the Italian Air Force: 'l'Aeronautica Militare'.
- The plural 'aeronautiche' is rare and refers to distinct air branches.