air transportation

noun

chiefly US
: travel in airplanes, helicopters, etc.

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The Department of Transportation rescinded an order from 2019 that had suspended foreign air transportation between the United States and Venezuela. Miami Herald, 16 Mar. 2026 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 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 22 Mar. 2026.

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