The most common and most likely answer to this crossword clue is the 8 letter word AIRLIFTS
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The straight part
We know that "Transports, by plane" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case transports, by plane = airlifts.The cryptic/wordplay part
In cryptic crossword there's often an wordplay/cryptic part as well.This part involves a more complex hint, such as an anagram, homophone, hidden word, etc.
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What does AIRLIFTS mean?
AIRLIFTS noun- The transportation of troops, civilians or supplies by air, especially in an emergency.
- Such a flight.
- A pipe that is used to suck up objects from the sea bed.
- To transport (troops etc) in an airlift.