This Chapter has been extracted from the ONS Explanatory Notes and provides a more detailed explanation of possible activities that could fall within the SIC Codes related to the Chapter.
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
For all queries related to this Chapter or any other aspect of SIC Codes, please contact the Office of National Statistics on 01329 444970 or email classifications.helpdesk@ons.gov.uk.