1. Military assistance provided by aircraft, including bombing, reconnaissance, or troop transport during combat operations
The ground forces requested aerial support to neutralize enemy positions.
As forças terrestres solicitaram apoio aéreo para neutralizar as posições inimigas.
2. Air-based logistical or operational assistance in general contexts
The rescue operation relied on aerial support to deliver supplies to the stranded villagers.
A operação de resgate dependia de apoio aéreo para entregar suprimentos aos aldeões presos.