Ferry flight意思

"Ferry flight" is a term used in aviation to describe a flight that is undertaken to move an aircraft from one location to another, typically without any passengers or cargo being carried for commercial purposes. The purpose of a ferry flight can be to relocate the aircraft to a base where it will be used, to deliver the aircraft to a customer, to move the aircraft for storage, maintenance, or repair, or to participate in an air show or other event.

Ferry flights are often necessary because it may be more practical or cost-effective to move an aircraft by air rather than by road or rail, especially if the aircraft is too large or too heavy to be transported any other way. They may also be used to move aircraft that are not currently airworthy, provided that they can be made safe for the duration of the flight.

Ferry flights are typically flown by experienced pilots who are familiar with the specific requirements and procedures for such flights. They may involve flying routes that are not normally used for commercial flights, and may require the pilot to make stops to refuel or to rest.