Italy Fleet Intelligence Summary

  • Italy operates 252 observed commercial aircraft across 10 active airlines.
  • Active flight rotation comprises 252 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 26 defunct, merged, or predecessor commercial airlines.

Active Commercial Airlines in Italy

Airline Name IATA / ICAO Total Fleet Active Stored Avg Age Action
Alitalia AZ / AZA 105 105 0 11.2 yrs Fleet Profile →
Meridiana IG / ISS 24 24 0 11.2 yrs Fleet Profile →
Air Dolomiti EN / DLA 14 14 0 11.2 yrs Fleet Profile →
Blue Panorama Airlines BV / BPA 12 12 0 11.2 yrs Fleet Profile →
Aeronautica Militare -- / IAM 8 8 0 11.2 yrs Fleet Profile →
Aereonautica militare JY / AXZ 0 0 0 N/A Fleet Profile →
Air Europe PE / AEL 0 0 0 N/A Fleet Profile →
Air Italy I9 / AEY 0 0 0 N/A Fleet Profile →
Air One AP / ADH 0 0 0 N/A Fleet Profile →
Alitalia Express XM / SMX 0 0 0 N/A Fleet Profile →

Historical & Defunct Airlines of Italy

Frequently Asked Questions About Italy Aviation

How many commercial airliners are registered or operated in Italy? +

As of Thursday, September 17, 2026, our telemetry tracks 252 commercial airframes associated with carriers based in Italy, with 252 active in scheduled flight service.

Which airlines are the largest operators in Italy? +

The largest commercial operators in Italy include Alitalia (105 aircraft), Meridiana (24 aircraft), Air Dolomiti (14 aircraft).

What is the average age of commercial aircraft in Italy? +

The fleet-wide average airframe age for active commercial airlines in Italy is 11.2 years.