National Aviation Market Profile
South Africa Commercial Airline Fleet
In-depth fleet surveillance and commercial carrier market breakdown for South Africa. Analyze operational fleet sizes, aircraft storage ratios, active airlines, and historical aviation lineages as of 2026-09-17.
Total Fleet: 134 Airframes Active in Service: 134 Stored / Parked: 0 Active Airlines: 7 Carriers Avg Fleet Age: 11.2 yrs
South Africa Fleet Intelligence Summary
- South Africa operates 134 observed commercial aircraft across 7 active airlines.
- Active flight rotation comprises 134 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 19 defunct, merged, or predecessor commercial airlines.
Active Commercial Airlines in South Africa
| Airline Name | IATA / ICAO | Total Fleet | Active | Stored | Avg Age | Action |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| South African Airways | SA / SAA | 59 | 59 | 0 | 11.2 yrs | Fleet Profile → |
| Comair | MN / CAW | 30 | 30 | 0 | 11.2 yrs | Fleet Profile → |
| Mango | JE / MNO | 10 | 10 | 0 | 11.2 yrs | Fleet Profile → |
| Interair South Africa | D6 / ILN | 2 | 2 | 0 | 11.2 yrs | Fleet Profile → |
| 1Time Airline | 1T / RNX | 0 | 0 | 0 | N/A | Fleet Profile → |
| All Africa | 9A / 99F | 0 | 0 | 0 | N/A | Fleet Profile → |
| Bateleur Air | -- / BEU | 0 | 0 | 0 | N/A | Fleet Profile → |
Historical & Defunct Airlines of South Africa
Frequently Asked Questions About South Africa Aviation
How many commercial airliners are registered or operated in South Africa?
As of Thursday, September 17, 2026, our telemetry tracks 134 commercial airframes associated with carriers based in South Africa, with 134 active in scheduled flight service.
Which airlines are the largest operators in South Africa?
The largest commercial operators in South Africa include South African Airways (59 aircraft), Comair (30 aircraft), Mango (10 aircraft).
What is the average age of commercial aircraft in South Africa?
The fleet-wide average airframe age for active commercial airlines in South Africa is 11.2 years.