The aviation industry is broad and involves several sectors. That's usually one of the biggest challenges of bringing claims against parties in this industry.
For perspective, commercial airlines operating passenger and cargo flights are a major part of this industry. Private aviation includes corporate jets and smaller private planes. The manufacturing sector, on the other hand, which designs and produces aircraft and components, is also part of the aviation industry.
The same applies to maintenance and repair services, air traffic control, and airport operations. Each of these sectors plays a role in overall aviation safety and can be held responsible following an aviation accident.