air transportation

noun

chiefly US
: travel in airplanes, helicopters, etc.

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Ryan’s planes were retrofitted to seat four to six passengers, and a daily air transportation service between San Diego and Los Angeles was established as Ryan Airlines Inc. Eric Duvall, San Diego Union-Tribune, 14 Jan. 2026 According to his obituary, Thomas served as a partner in Kirby Perkins Construction, which included his brother-in-law, and was a volunteer pilot for Angel Flight Northeast that offers free air transportation for patients in need of medical attention. David Chiu, PEOPLE, 6 Dec. 2025 This development poses potentially significant implications for American travelers and the airline industry dependent on reliable air transportation. Deputy News Editor, MSNBC Newsweek, 6 Nov. 2025 The announcement comes after Joby in August closed its $125 million acquisition of Blade, a helicopter and air transportation company. Samantha Subin, CNBC, 10 Sep. 2025 See All Example Sentences for air transportation

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“Air transportation.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/air%20transportation. Accessed 6 Feb. 2026.

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