'aeroplane' originates from French, specifically the word 'aéroplane', where 'aéro-' meant 'air' and 'plane' referred to a flat surface.

'aéroplane' transformed into the English word 'aeroplane', and eventually became the modern English word 'aeroplaner' to describe someone associated with aeroplanes.

Initially, it meant 'a flat surface for flying', but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'a person associated with aeroplanes'.