Freedoms of the Air
/ˈfriːdəmz əv ði ɛr/
Definitions
- (n. pl.) A set of international aviation rights granting airlines the privilege to enter and land in another country's airspace, facilitating cross-border air transport.
The freedoms of the air are fundamental to negotiating bilateral air service agreements.
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- freedoms of the air
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Commentary
These freedoms are enumerated in international treaties, notably the Chicago Convention of 1944; precise definitions vary by treaty context but generally govern traffic rights and landing privileges.
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