Which airlines in the world have a fleet of over 100 aircraft? (2026)

There are approximately 1,500 airlines worldwide, of which 65 have fleets of over 100 aircraft. The United States and China each have 11 airlines that meet this standard. United Airlines leads with a fleet size of 1,090, followed by American Airlines and Delta Air Lines. China Eastern Airlines and China Southern Airlines have 648 and 647 aircraft, respectively. Other countries such as Turkey, India, the United Kingdom, and Mexico also have several airlines with fleets exceeding 100 aircraft. It is expected that by the end of 2026, the number of major airlines in the United States will decrease to 10