Airdropping

/ˈɛːrdrɑpɪŋ/ verb

Definition

Present participle of airdrop; currently delivering supplies or personnel by parachute from an aircraft.

Etymology

Present participle of 'airdrop' using the '-ing' suffix, forming the continuous tense of the verb.

Kelly Says

Modern humanitarian organizations use airdropping to reach disaster zones and war-torn regions where ground access is impossible—it's one of aviation's most life-saving applications beyond commercial transport.

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