N.J. Stat. § 6:5-1: Definitions

When used in this act

"Avigation" means the operating, steering, directing or managing of aircraft in or through the air and on the ground or water;

"Aircraft" means any contrivance now known or hereafter invented, used or designed for avigation or flight in the air.

L.1952, c. 199, p. 708, s. 1.