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air traffic
The transport of people, cargo, and mail by aircraft such as airplanes or helicopters. Air traffic is part of the overall transportation system of a country or the world.
Aufgrund des Vulkanausbruchs wurde der gesamte Luftverkehr über Europa für mehrere Tage eingestellt.
Due to the volcanic eruption, all air traffic over Europe was suspended for several days.
The word is made up of 'Luft' (air) and 'Verkehr' (traffic). So it literally describes traffic that takes place in the air.
Der internationale Luftverkehr hat in den letzten Jahrzehnten stark zugenommen.
International air traffic has increased sharply in recent decades.
'Luftverkehr' (air traffic) is often used with verbs that describe disruption or regulation. Typical combinations are 'den Luftverkehr einstellen' (to suspend air traffic), 'den Luftverkehr lahmlegen' (to paralyze air traffic), or 'den Luftverkehr kontrollieren' (to control air traffic).
Wegen des starken Sturms musste der Luftverkehr am Flughafen komplett eingestellt werden.
Because of the strong storm, air traffic at the airport had to be completely suspended.
'Luftverkehr' (air traffic) is a rather formal and technical term. You often find it in news reports, official announcements, or specialized texts.
Die Regierung plant neue Gesetze zur Regulierung des nationalen Luftverkehrs.
The government is planning new laws to regulate national air traffic.
aviation
'Luftfahrt' and 'Luftverkehr' both have to do with flying. 'Luftfahrt' is the broader field: it includes airplanes, technology, construction, operation, and also civilian or military use. 'Luftverkehr' refers especially to transport in the air, that is, flights with passengers, cargo, or mail. The words can be confused because both often appear in contexts involving airports and airplanes. If it is about the whole industry or technology, 'Luftfahrt' is more appropriate. If it is about flights as part of transportation, 'Luftverkehr' is more precise.
Wegen des starken Schnees wurde der Luftverkehr am Flughafen für mehrere Stunden gestoppt.
Because of the heavy snow, air traffic at the airport was stopped for several hours.
Mehmet interessiert sich für Luftfahrt und liest viel über moderne Flugzeuge.
Mehmet is interested in aviation and reads a lot about modern airplanes.