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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 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.
Wegen des Sturms wurde der Luftverkehr am Abend stark eingeschränkt.
Because of the storm, air traffic was severely restricted in the evening.
Die Luftfahrt entwickelt leisere Flugzeuge und neue Antriebe.
The aviation industry is developing quieter aircraft and new propulsion systems.
