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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 European Union said on Monday it would launch a humanitarian air bridge operation consisting of "several flights" to Egypt aiming to bring supplies to humanitarian organisations on the ground in Gaza.

From Reuters Oct. 16, 2023

Meanwhile, the de facto Armenian authorities in Karabakh have called for an air bridge to help deliver essential food and medicine to the population.

From BBC Jan. 6, 2023

Washington days ago set up a humanitarian air bridge to flood-ravaged Pakistan to deliver aid through 20 flights, which will arrive in Pakistan before September 16.

From Seattle Times Sep. 12, 2022

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