avionicsnoun
uk/ˌeɪ.viˈɒn.ɪks/us/ˌeɪ.viˈɑː.nɪks/[ U ] the science and technology of the electronic devices used in aeronautics and astronautics:
Avionics forms an important part of the defence industry.
[ plural ] the electronic devices of an aircraft or spacecraft:
The sophisticated avionics enable the helicopter to operate at night.
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avionic
adjective uk/ˌeɪ.viˈɒn.ɪk/us/ˌeɪ.viˈɑː.nɪk/
Aircraft today use complex avionic systems.