The following are advantages of air transport over water transport : 

1. Natural gift : The sky is a gift of nature and an aeroplane can fly through space without any hindrance. Air transport does not require large investment for construction of tracks. 

2. Highest speed : Air transport is best suited for perishable and other goods requiring immediate or prompt delivery. It is by far the fastest mode of transport. People can easily move from one place to other place which saves the valuable time for busy businessmen. 

3. Suitable : Air transport is suitable for light goods of high value. During natural calamities such as earthquakes, floods, it is the only mode of transport which can provide relief assistance to the victims. 

4. Efficient Service : Air transport provides regular and efficient service. Dining emergencies, deviation from normal route can be made. 

5. Shortest Route : An Air transport adopts shortest route and can reach places inaccessible by. other means of transport. It can fly over deserts, high seas, forests and mountains.