air-to-air

adjective

ˌer-tə-ˈ(w)er 

: launched from one airplane in flight at another

air-to-air missiles

also : involving aircraft in flight

air-to-air combat

Examples of air-to-air in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Its main weapons bay is associated primarily with long-range air-to-air missiles, while smaller side bays carry short-range missiles. — Atharva Gosavi, Interesting Engineering, 26 July 2026

With its modular design, the Brontanax can be quickly configured as a missile platform, sensor extension, electronic warfare aircraft, and precision ground attack for air-to-air and air-to-ground missions. — David Szondy july 24, New Atlas, 25 July 2026

The jets are also equipped with air-to-air refueling capabilities for contingencies, though it has never been utilized with a president on board. — Michelle L. Price, Los Angeles Times, 8 July 2026

This includes intelligence and surveillance assets as well as long-range bombers, air-to-air refueling, and, ultimately, NATO’s nuclear deterrence. — Anna Mulrine Grobe, Christian Science Monitor, 8 July 2026

Word History

First Known Use

1939, in the meaning defined above

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