The most common and most likely answer to this crossword clue is the 8 letter word AVIATION
I've seen this crossword clue in The Daily Telegraph
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More clues leading to the result AVIATION
- Woman in drivers’ association newly into flying
- A classic way into swimming and flying
- Flying through divided country with no leader
- A way into reconditioned aircraft business
- Flying ace going through a bit of turbulence
- Flying first-class, accommodating five people without leader
- Pursuit of an ace?
- Advanced through jostling into flight
- A way into flying with the aircraft industry
- A way into free flight
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What does AVIATION mean?
AVIATION noun- The art or science of making and flying aircraft.
- Flying, operating, or operation of aircraft.
- Industry that produces aircraft.
- Aircraft
- A cocktail made with gin, maraschino liqueur, crème de violette and lemon juice