1. in a manner relating to aeronautics or the science and practice of flight
Usage: formal; technical

Examples

• The aircraft was designed aeronautically to minimize drag and maximize fuel efficiency.
• Engineers aeronautically tested the new wing design in a wind tunnel.
• The pilot approached the problem aeronautically, considering lift, weight, and thrust.
• Modern drones are aeronautically advanced compared to earlier models.
• The team aeronautically optimized the fuselage shape for better performance.