air lane
Americannoun
Etymology
Origin of air lane
First recorded in 1910–15
Example Sentences
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“We have carried out preemptive and scientific measures such as inspections and quarantine for all personnel entering our country and thoroughly disinfecting all goods, as well as closing borders and blocking sea and air lanes.”
From The Guardian
The coalition’s efforts to open land, sea and air lanes to the country enables 1.4 million metric tons of imports into Yemen each month.
From Washington Post
To prevent crashes, experts at Nanyang Technological University and the Civil Aviation Authority of Singapore are working on a system of air lanes to keep drones on a safe path.
From BBC
Is it in the public interest to create air lanes for Amazon but deny them to hospitals, researchers or activists?
From The Guardian
International air lanes had remained open, though only above 32,000 feet.
From Reuters
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