Air Transportation

Definition

Air transportation refers to the conveyance of people, goods, or mail by aircraft such as airplanes and helicopters.

Analogy

Think of air transportation like a bird flying across continents. Just as birds can cover vast distances quickly and efficiently, so too can airplanes transport people and goods over long distances in a short amount of time.

Related terms

Commercial Aviation: This is the part of civil aviation that involves operating aircraft for hire to transport passengers or multiple loads of cargo.

Cargo Airlines: These are airlines dedicated solely to the transport of cargo by air. They provide an essential service in global trade, transporting goods quickly over large distances.

Air Traffic Control (ATC): This is a service provided by ground-based controllers who coordinate the movement of aircraft to ensure safe take-offs and landings.