mid-flight

adjective

1. during a flight; whilst airborne

   a mid-flight celebration

   doors opening mid-flight

noun

1. during a flight; whilst airborne

Example Sentences

A former pilot accused of attempting to shut off the engines of a passenger jet mid-flight has pleaded guilty to the charges in a federal court.

From BBC

While planes can rely on other forms of navigation than GPS, jamming it mid-flight can increase the risk of collisions - either with other planes or by causing the pilot to unintentionally fly into the ground, water or other obstacle.

From BBC

The Air Transport Safety Bureau found that the helicopter's engine had stopped mid-flight because it had run out of fuel.

From BBC

Flying with children is always a challenge, from lugging strollers through security to making sure teddy doesn’t get left at the gate and dealing with with mid-flight meltdowns.

From Los Angeles Times

Separately in 2024, a panel fitted over an unused emergency exit of a Boeing 737 Max came off mid-flight.

From BBC