Passenger air transport

NACE v2.0 Code: H51.1

About passenger air transport

NACE code 51.1, 'Passenger air transport', represents a vital industry within the broader transportation and logistics sector. This industry is responsible for the carriage of passengers by air, connecting people and facilitating global mobility. As a key component of the aviation industry, passenger air transport plays a crucial role in supporting international trade, tourism, and economic development across the world.

Production process

The primary production techniques in the passenger air transport industry involve the operation of aircraft to transport passengers from one airport to another. This process typically includes the coordination of flight schedules, aircraft maintenance, passenger check-in, and in-flight services. Airlines utilize a range of aircraft types, from narrow-body to wide-body jets, to accommodate different route requirements and passenger capacities.

Production inputs

The main inputs required for the passenger air transport industry include aircraft, fuel, airport infrastructure, air traffic control systems, and skilled personnel such as pilots, cabin crew, and ground staff. Airlines must also invest in advanced technologies, such as reservation systems and flight planning software, to optimize their operations and provide a seamless travel experience for passengers.

Production outputs

The primary output of the passenger air transport industry is the safe and efficient transportation of passengers to their desired destinations. The industry's output is consumed by a wide range of NACE codes, including 49.1 Land transport and transport via pipelines, 49.3 Land transport and transport via pipelines, 52.2 Warehousing and support activities for transportation, and 79.1 Travel agency, tour operator, and other reservation service activities.

Revisions to 51.1

Classification codes are adjusted frequently. The code may have been revised or replaced between system versions. The table below shows the history (newest to oldest) of the code 51.1. The most recent 1 version of this code (51.1) is in the NACE v2.1 system:

This page shows a legacy version of code 51.1 ( NACE v2.0).

Newer versions

Related ISIC Codes

These isic codes are related to this econ code: (51.1).

ISIC code ISIC Version ISIC title
511ISIC v4.0Passenger air transport

Family tree for passenger air transport

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    A["<a href='/classifications/nace/v2/H'>H: TRANSPORTATION AND STORAGE</a>"]
A --> B["<a href='/classifications/nace/v2/H/51'>51: Air transport</a>"]
B --> C["<a href='/classifications/nace/v2/H/51/1'>51.1: Passenger air transport</a>"]

    B --> D["<a href='/classifications/nace/v2/H/51/2'>51.2: Freight air transport and space transport</a>"]

    C --> E["<a href='/classifications/nace/v2/H/51/10'>51.10: Passenger air transport</a>"]


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