What is the difference between aeronautical, aerospace and avionics?

Aeronautical engineering is a branch of aerospace engineering. Though both of these degree programs teach similar engineering principles, there is a critical distinction between designing for air and space. Aeronautical engineering provides profound knowledge regarding the flying of the aircraft. If you are very much interested in the space research and related topics like space crafts and aircraft, then it is an excellent option to pursue aerospace engineering. Avionics engineers design and develop aircraft and spacecraft avionic instrumentation. They also conduct research to address problems associated with flight safety systems, landing gear, and electronic navigation systems. I hope this cleared your doubt. If you are satisfied with the answer, kindly close this question by giving upvote to this answer. All the best.

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Dear Abhishek, Aeronautical engineering deals with design and development. We were basically exposed to aircraft. Outside the realm of the atmosphere is basically known as astronautical engineering. Aerospace engineering in IIT-Madras combines both aeronautical engineering and astronautical engineering because the dynamics of operating an aircraft in outer space is completely different from that in the atmosphere. Electronics in aviation is avionics. It is the job of an avionics engineer to design systems to navigate from point A to point B or in case of a missile it is to design guidance control systems to see that the missile reaches its target and in case of space craft, he/she should be able to control the spacecraft in outer space You can get options to work in defence labs, airlines, aircraft manufacturers, space agencies like ISRO, NASA. The scope is vast.

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