Overflight: meaning, definitions and examples
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overflight
[ ˈoʊvərflaɪt ]
aviation term
Overflight refers to the act of flying over a specific area or region, particularly in relation to flight paths that pass over a country or airspace without landing. It is often used in the context of international air travel where airlines must adhere to airspace regulations.
Synonyms
aerial passage, airspace crossing.
Examples of usage
- The plane conducted an overflight of the restricted area.
- During the overflight, passengers could see stunning landscapes below.
- Overflights are subject to approval from the countries whose airspace is crossed.
- The military performed an overflight to monitor border security.
Translations
Translations of the word "overflight" in other languages:
🇵🇹 sobrevoo
🇮🇳 उड़ान
🇩🇪 Überflug
🇮🇩 penerbangan di atas
🇺🇦 повітряний переліт
🇵🇱 przelot
🇯🇵 オーバーフライト
🇫🇷 survol
🇪🇸 sobrevuelo
🇹🇷 uçuş
🇰🇷 비행
🇸🇦 تحليق
🇨🇿 přelet
🇸🇰 prelet
🇨🇳 飞越
🇸🇮 prelet
🇮🇸 flugbátur
🇰🇿 ұшып өту
🇬🇪 მფრინავი
🇦🇿 yüksəkdən uçuş
🇲🇽 sobrevuelo
Etymology
The term 'overflight' combines the prefix 'over', implying a position above, and 'flight', which is derived from Old English 'flyht', meaning movement or traveling through the air. Its use in aviation contexts began to gain traction in the mid-20th century as air travel became more common and regulations regarding national airspace were established. The rise in commercial and military aviation necessitated clear terminology to define and control air traffic, leading to the formal adoption of 'overflight' in aviation language. Additionally, as international relations developed, the importance of respecting national sovereignty during flight operations established 'overflight rights', which specify the conditions under which aircraft may operate within another country’s airspace.