National Aviation Market Profile
Libya Commercial Airline Fleet
In-depth fleet surveillance and commercial carrier market breakdown for Libya. Analyze operational fleet sizes, aircraft storage ratios, active airlines, and historical aviation lineages as of 2026-09-17.
Total Fleet: 29 Airframes Active in Service: 29 Stored / Parked: 0 Active Airlines: 3 Carriers Avg Fleet Age: 11.2 yrs
Libya Fleet Intelligence Summary
- Libya operates 29 observed commercial aircraft across 3 active airlines.
- Active flight rotation comprises 29 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 Libya
| Airline Name | IATA / ICAO | Total Fleet | Active | Stored | Avg Age | Action |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Libyan Arab Airlines | LN / LAA | 13 | 13 | 0 | 11.2 yrs | Fleet Profile → |
| Afriqiyah Airways | 8U / AAW | 7 | 7 | 0 | 11.2 yrs | Fleet Profile → |
| El-Buraq Air Transport | UZ / BRQ | 5 | 5 | 0 | 11.2 yrs | Fleet Profile → |
Historical & Defunct Airlines of Libya
| Airline Name | IATA / ICAO | Status | Action |
|---|---|---|---|
| Libyan Airlines | -- / LYW | DEFUNCT | Historical Lineage → |
| Global Aviation and Services Group | -- / GAK | DEFUNCT | Historical Lineage → |
| Air Jamahiriya Company | -- / LJA | DEFUNCT | Historical Lineage → |
| Air Kufra | -- / KAV | DEFUNCT | Historical Lineage → |
| Air Libya Tibesti | 7I / TLR | DEFUNCT | Historical Lineage → |
| Air One Nine | -- / ONR | DEFUNCT | Historical Lineage → |
| Alajnihah for Air Transport | -- / ANH | DEFUNCT | Historical Lineage → |
| Alamia Air | -- / LML | DEFUNCT | Historical Lineage → |
| Alsaqer Aviation | -- / SQR | DEFUNCT | Historical Lineage → |
| Awsaj Aviation Services | 7D / AYS | DEFUNCT | Historical Lineage → |
| Benina Air | 7B / BNE | DEFUNCT | Historical Lineage → |
Frequently Asked Questions About Libya Aviation
How many commercial airliners are registered or operated in Libya?
As of Thursday, September 17, 2026, our telemetry tracks 29 commercial airframes associated with carriers based in Libya, with 29 active in scheduled flight service.
Which airlines are the largest operators in Libya?
The largest commercial operators in Libya include Libyan Arab Airlines (13 aircraft), Afriqiyah Airways (7 aircraft), El-Buraq Air Transport (5 aircraft).
What is the average age of commercial aircraft in Libya?
The fleet-wide average airframe age for active commercial airlines in Libya is 11.2 years.