airlift
n.a large amount of air travel, especially when many people or things are moved by plane at the same time. It is often used when a country needs to send or receive a lot of goods or people quickly.
n.a large-scale movement of people or goods by air, typically involving a significant number of aircraft. Often used in the context of international trade, military operations, or humanitarian aid.
“The country experienced a massive airlift of medical supplies.”
“After the flood destroyed the local roads, the government organized an airlift to deliver food and water to the stranded residents.”
“The sudden increase in international demand for rare minerals led to a massive airlift of cargo planes departing from the regional hub every hour.”
“He was airlifted from the town, near Bundaberg in central Queensland, to the Queensland Children’s hospital in a critical condition.”
“She was treated at the scene before being airlifted to hospital in a critical condition.”
From air + lift; compare sealift.
Etymology adapted from Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.