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Section: H. Transportation and storage

Division: 51. Air transport

Subcomponents of this SIC division include:

• Group 51.1. Passenger air transport
• Group 51.2. Freight air transport and space transport

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Air transport

This division includes the transport of passengers or freight by air or via space.

This division excludes:
- crop spraying, see 01.61
- overhaul of aircraft or aircraft engines, see 33.16
- operation of airports, see 52.23
- aerial advertising (sky-writing), see 73.11
- aerial photography, see 74.20

51.1 Passenger air transport

51.10 Passenger air transport

51.10/1 Scheduled passenger air transport

This subclass includes:
 - transport of passengers by air over regular routes and on regular schedules

This subclass also includes:
- renting of air-transport equipment with operator for the purpose of scheduled passenger transportation

This subclass excludes:
- renting of air transport equipment without operator, see 77.35

51.10/2 Non-scheduled passenger air transport

This subclass includes:
- non-scheduled transport of passengers by air
- scenic and sightseeing flights
- regular charter flights for passengers
- general aviation activities, such as:
• transport of passengers by aero clubs for instruction or pleasure

51.2 Freight air transport and space transport

51.21 Freight air transport

This class includes:
- transport freight by air over regular routes and on regular schedules
- non-scheduled transport of freight by air

This class also includes:
- renting of air transport equipment with operator for the purpose of freight transportation

51.22 Space transport

This class includes:
- launching of satellites and space vehicles
- space transport of freight and passengers