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Air transport is of recent origin in the development of transport system of a country. It is gift is 20th century to the world. The second world ware has stimulated the growth of air transport and it has made progress in the recent years because it is the fattest way of transporting of goods. The transport of goods through airways is costly and therefore it is designated to carry costly goods of small quantity.
Air transport does not give emphasis on construction of tracks like railways. As no capital investment in surface track is needed, it is a less costly mode of transport. Air transport is regarded as the only means of transport in those areas which are not easily accessible to other modes or transport. It is therefore accessible to all areas regardless the obstruction of land. Air transport is free from physical barriers because it follows the shortest and direct routes where seas, mountains and forests do not obstruct.
Air transport offers numerous advantages for international trade such as:
(i) Delivers items quickly over long distances.
(ii) Gives the high levels of security for sensitive items.
(iii) Be used for a range of goods.
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