1. a person who has an intense fear of flying or of aircraft
Usage: informal; formed from avia- (relating to aviation) + -phobe (one who fears)

Examples

• My uncle is an aviaphobe and refuses to travel by plane, even for international vacations.
• The aviaphobe gripped the armrest tightly during takeoff.
• Many aviaphones experience anxiety just thinking about boarding an aircraft.
• As an aviaphobe, she prefers road trips and train travel to flying.
• The therapist specializes in treating aviaphones with cognitive behavioral therapy.