aviation
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aviation
The entire field concerned with flying aircraft. This includes the development, construction, and operation of airplanes, as well as civil and military air traffic.
Die zivile Luftfahrt hat die Welt enger zusammengebracht.
Civil aviation has brought the world closer together.
The word is composed of 'die Luft' (air) and 'die Fahrt' (journey/travel). So it literally means 'travel through the air' and describes all air traffic.
Die Entwicklung der Luftfahrt hat die moderne Welt stark geprägt.
The development of aviation has strongly shaped the modern world.
'Luftfahrt' (aviation) is the official and technical term. You often find it in the news, technical reports, and in connection with the travel industry.
Die Sicherheit in der Luftfahrt hat oberste Priorität.
Safety in aviation has top priority.
Common combinations are 'zivile Luftfahrt' (civil aviation) and 'militärische Luftfahrt' (military aviation). You can also 'in der Luftfahrt arbeiten' (work in aviation) or talk about the 'Geschichte der Luftfahrt' (history of aviation).
Die militärische Luftfahrt nutzt andere Technologien als die zivile.
Military aviation uses different technologies than civil aviation.
air traffic
Luftfahrt is the broader field related to flying, including the development, construction, and operation of aircraft. Luftverkehr refers more narrowly to the transport of people, cargo, and mail. Luftfahrt is suitable for technology and the industry as a whole, while Luftverkehr is used for specific transport services and traffic movements.
Die Luftfahrt entwickelt leisere Flugzeuge und neue Antriebe.
The aviation industry is developing quieter aircraft and new propulsion systems.
Wegen des Sturms wurde der Luftverkehr am Abend stark eingeschränkt.
Because of the storm, air traffic was severely restricted in the evening.
