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aerospace Definition

☆ aero·space (er′ō spās′)

noun

the earth's atmosphere and the space outside it, considered as one continuous field

Etymology: altered < air/space < air + space

adjective

of aerospace, or of spacecraft or missiles designed for flight in aerospace

aerospace Usage Examples

Converse of object

  • include: He reported that the Lancashire Strategic Initiative will now include aerospace.
  • serve: Alcoa serves the aerospace, automotive, packaging, building and construction, commercial transportation and industrial markets.
  • make: This makes aerospace the UK's most competitive manufacturing sector.
  • supply: We have made a lot of progress with some of the components companies moving over to supplying aerospace for example from motor manufacture.
  • use: The Caparo T1 has been developed using aerospace and racing technology.

Adjective modifier

  • automotive: Our skills and experience deliver improvements in design processes to organizations both large and small across automotive, aerospace and AEC markets.
  • civil: Rolls-Royce operates in four global markets - civil aerospace, defense aerospace, marine and energy.
  • global: His experience and knowledge of the global aerospace and defense markets will be a major benefit to companies looking to expand their horizons.
  • British: Hatfield grew round the de Havilland aerospace factory â later British Aerospace.
  • European: The restructuring of the European aerospace and defense industry is a major step which will help to improve competition in the global market.
  • international: In the exciting arena of international aerospace and defense, BAE Systems is a leading player with a wealth of opportunities for graduates.

Modifies a noun

  • eads: The co-chief executive of the aerospace firm EADS has been forced to step down following crisis talks between the main shareholders at the company.
  • industry: Contrary to popular belief, Britain's aerospace industry is needy.
  • engineering: How often would a person in aerospace engineering or history tell you the job market is tight?
  • engineer: On 23rd January 1996 David Ashford, a former British Aerospace engineer, began taking bookings for package holidays to the moon.
  • alloy: The electric wheelchairs are very streamlined in appearance and the lightweight wheelchairs are usually made from aerospace alloys.
  • sector: The board is leading industry efforts to meet the long term skills needs of the aerospace sector.

Noun used with modifier

  • defense: Rolls-Royce operates in four global markets - civil aerospace, defense aerospace, marine and energy.
  • world: Also included some coverage of the world aerospace industry.
  • class: Marshall Aerospace is committed to providing world class aerospace solutions through world class service.