air transport
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Definition
- Noun:
- The movement of people or goods by aircraft: "air transport" refers specifically to the system, industry, or act of transporting passengers and cargo using airplanes, helicopters, and other flying vehicles.
Usage
- "Air transport" is used as a singular, uncountable noun to describe the general concept or industry. It is often used in formal, technical, or economic contexts.
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Examples
- Noun:
- The country invested heavily in its air transport infrastructure.
- The speed of air transport makes it ideal for shipping perishable goods.
- Advances in technology have made air transport safer and more efficient.
Advanced Usage
- "The air transport sector": refers to the specific industry or economic field.
- Regulations in the air transport sector are constantly evolving.
- "Air transport network": describes the interconnected system of routes and hubs.
- The airline expanded its air transport network to three new continents.
Variants and Related Words
- Air transportation: A synonymous term, often used interchangeably with "air transport."
- Air freight (n): The transport of goods by air, a subset of air transport.
- Air travel (n): The transport of people by air, a subset of air transport.
Synonyms
- Aviation: The operation of aircraft; often used in a broader sense that includes the design and development of aircraft, but can overlap with "air transport."
- Airlift: The transport of supplies or people by air, typically in an emergency or military context.
Related Phrases
- Mode of air transport: A phrase specifying the method within the air transport system.
- The helicopter is a vital mode of air transport for remote areas.
- Air transport services: Refers to the commercial offerings provided by airlines and cargo carriers.
- The company contracted various air transport services for its logistics.
Noun
- transportation by air