This is the 2188th most frequent Dutch word.
luchtvaart
Aviation.
The noun 'luchtvaart' is used to refer to the aviation industry as a whole, encompassing businesses and activities related to air travel.
De luchtvaart industrie groeit snel in Nederland.
The aviation industry is growing rapidly in the Netherlands.
Here, 'luchtvaart' is part of the compound noun 'luchtvaarttechniek,' which specifies the technical aspects of aviation.
Mijn broer studeert luchtvaarttechniek aan de universiteit.
My brother is studying aeronautical engineering at the university.
In this sentence, 'luchtvaartmaatschappij' combines 'luchtvaart' and 'maatschappij,' referring to a company responsible for air transportation.