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air bridge

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noun

  1. a link by air transport between two places, esp two places separated by a stretch of sea

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The European Commission said in a statement that a "humanitarian air bridge" to Bunia, which it has established with UNICEF, flew in the 100 tonnes of aid.

From Barron's Jun. 7, 2026

Military officials said the base anchored an air bridge between the U.S.,

From The Wall Street Journal Apr. 30, 2026

The "emergency air bridge" to the UK allowed seriously ill or injured patients to be transferred quickly to specialist centres there, including major trauma and cardiac hospitals, he added.

From BBC Apr. 5, 2026

To evacuate tourists, an air bridge between Acapulco and Mexico City was being set up on Friday after authorities got the city's battered airport back up and running.

From Reuters Oct. 28, 2023

On Friday, the first American planeload carrying aid will arrive in Pakistan, according to Pakistan officials, who say Washington is setting up a humanitarian aid air bridge to deliver much-needed for flood victims,

From Seattle Times Sep. 8, 2022

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