National Aviation Market Profile
Belgium Commercial Airline Fleet
In-depth fleet surveillance and commercial carrier market breakdown for Belgium. Analyze operational fleet sizes, aircraft storage ratios, active airlines, and historical aviation lineages as of 2026-09-17.
Total Fleet: 155 Airframes Active in Service: 155 Stored / Parked: 0 Active Airlines: 4 Carriers Avg Fleet Age: 11.2 yrs
Belgium Fleet Intelligence Summary
- Belgium operates 155 observed commercial aircraft across 4 active airlines.
- Active flight rotation comprises 155 airframes, with 0 aircraft currently in storage or maintenance reserve.
- National commercial airline fleet maintains an average airframe age of 11.2 years.
- Historical lineage includes 11 defunct, merged, or predecessor commercial airlines.
Active Commercial Airlines in Belgium
| Airline Name | IATA / ICAO | Total Fleet | Active | Stored | Avg Age | Action |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jetairfly | TB / JAF | 32 | 32 | 0 | 11.2 yrs | Fleet Profile → |
| Brussels Airlines | Y9 / DAT | 21 | 21 | 0 | 11.2 yrs | Fleet Profile → |
| VLM Airlines | VG / VLM | 10 | 10 | 0 | 11.2 yrs | Fleet Profile → |
| Thomas Cook Airlines | FQ / TCW | 3 | 3 | 0 | 11.2 yrs | Fleet Profile → |
Historical & Defunct Airlines of Belgium
| Airline Name | IATA / ICAO | Status | Action |
|---|---|---|---|
| European Air Transport | QY / BCS | DEFUNCT | Historical Lineage → |
| ASL | -- / XXX | DEFUNCT | Historical Lineage → |
| TNT Airways | 3V / TAY | DEFUNCT | Historical Lineage → |
| Abelag Aviation | W9 / AAB | DEFUNCT | Historical Lineage → |
| Airventure | -- / RVE | DEFUNCT | Historical Lineage → |
| Allied Command Europe (Mobile Force) | -- / ALF | DEFUNCT | Historical Lineage → |
| Belgavia | -- / BLG | DEFUNCT | Historical Lineage → |
| Belgian Air Force | -- / BAF | DEFUNCT | Historical Lineage → |
| Belgian Army | -- / AYB | DEFUNCT | Historical Lineage → |
| Belgian Navy | -- / NYB | DEFUNCT | Historical Lineage → |
| Brussels International Airlines | -- / BXI | DEFUNCT | Historical Lineage → |
Frequently Asked Questions About Belgium Aviation
How many commercial airliners are registered or operated in Belgium?
As of Thursday, September 17, 2026, our telemetry tracks 155 commercial airframes associated with carriers based in Belgium, with 155 active in scheduled flight service.
Which airlines are the largest operators in Belgium?
The largest commercial operators in Belgium include Jetairfly (32 aircraft), Brussels Airlines (21 aircraft), VLM Airlines (10 aircraft).
What is the average age of commercial aircraft in Belgium?
The fleet-wide average airframe age for active commercial airlines in Belgium is 11.2 years.