Definition of air corridor

air corridornoun

hành lang hàng không

/ˈeə kɒrɪdɔː(r)//ˈer kɔːrɪdɔːr/

The term "air corridor" originated during the Cold War era, specifically in the late 1950s. It refers to a designated flight path over a disputed territory or international border, allowing aircraft to pass through without requiring prior permission from the ground authorities on both sides. The first instance of an air corridor was established in 1955 between India and the Soviet Union, also known as the "Tristam Diplomacy," in order to facilitate the transportation of war supplies to newly independent Afghanistan. This considerably shortened the transportation distance for the Soviet Union, as they had previously been required to go around the Himalayas to reach Afghanistan. Subsequently, the concept was adopted by several other countries, including India, Pakistan, and China, to facilitate commercial and military transportation between countries sharing disputed borders. The air corridor has the potential to foster greater cooperation and improve bilateral relations between countries by enabling the expansion of trade and travel opportunities. Furthermore, in times of conflict or dispute, it provides a vital lifeline and humanitarian aid deliveries, such as during the India-Pakistan conflict in 1999. In summary, the term "air corridor" is a unique product of Cold War diplomacy, which continues to be an essential military and transport strategy today.

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an area in the sky that aircraft must stay inside when they fly over a country

một khu vực trên bầu trời mà máy bay phải ở bên trong khi bay qua một quốc gia

an agreement between two countries to enable people to fly between those countries without following the rules that usually apply (for example, the need to quarantine when they arrive)

một thỏa thuận giữa hai quốc gia cho phép mọi người bay giữa các quốc gia đó mà không cần tuân theo các quy tắc thường áp dụng (ví dụ, cần phải cách ly khi họ đến)

Example:
  • The Transport Secretary issued a plea to establish air corridors to the most popular holiday destinations.

    Bộ trưởng Giao thông vận tải đã đưa ra lời kêu gọi thiết lập các hành lang hàng không đến những điểm nghỉ dưỡng phổ biến nhất.