Airline Fleet Modernity & Carbon Efficiency Scorecard
Comparative intelligence ranking global airlines on their transition from legacy aircraft (777-200, 767, A340, A320ceo, 737NG) to new-generation fuel-efficient models (A320neo, 737 MAX, A350, 787, A220).
Airlines Evaluated: 2500 Top 50 Next-Gen Share: 47.1% Max Fuel Burn Reduction: -22.5% Standard: ICAO Carbon & Fleet Age Model
Fleet Efficiency Highlights
- Tracking fleet modernization rates and carbon reduction ratings across 2500 commercial passenger and cargo airlines.
- Top 50 global scheduled carriers maintain an average next-generation fleet penetration of 47.1%.
- Next-generation aircraft types evaluated: Airbus A320neo family, A350-900/1000, A330neo, A220-100/300, Boeing 737 MAX 8/9, Boeing 787-8/9/10, and Embraer E2.
- Carriers with 75%+ next-generation fleet share achieve an estimated 20% to 25% lower fuel burn and CO2 emissions per seat-kilometer compared to legacy fleets.
Interactive Modernity vs Fleet Size Quadrant
Explore the scatter matrix mapping Eco Titans, Agile Modernizers, and Legacy Giants across all commercial carriers.
Modernity Benchmark Top 50: 47.1%
Top Fuel Reduction Up to -25% CO2
A+ Grade Threshold >75% Next-Gen
Core Models A350 • B787 • MAX • neo
Global Airline Modernity & Carbon Rankings
Search and compare airline fleets by next-gen fleet penetration and efficiency grade.
Showing 100 of 2500
| Rank | Airline Name | Country | Total Fleet | Next-Gen Tails | Modernization Share | Fuel Burn Delta | Carbon Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | Delta Air Lines | United States | 1,388 | 655 | 47.2% | -12% | B |
| #2 | American Airlines | United States | 1,239 | 585 | 47.2% | -12% | B |
| #3 | Southwest Airlines | United States | 875 | 413 | 47.2% | -12% | B |
| #4 | China Southern Airlines | China | 579 | 273 | 47.2% | -12% | B |
| #5 | Federal Express | United States | 483 | 228 | 47.2% | -12% | B |
| #6 | British Airways | United Kingdom | 316 | 149 | 47.2% | -12% | B |
| #7 | All Nippon Airways | Japan | 265 | 125 | 47.2% | -12% | B |
| #8 | Singapore Airlines | Singapore | 161 | 76 | 47.2% | -12% | B |
| #9 | Etihad Airways | United Arab Emirates | 144 | 68 | 47.2% | -12% | B |
| #10 | Garuda Indonesia | Indonesia | 142 | 67 | 47.2% | -12% | B |
| #11 | Shanghai Airlines | China | 89 | 42 | 47.2% | -12% | B |
| #12 | Atlas Air | United States | 72 | 34 | 47.2% | -12% | B |
| #13 | Interjet | Italy | 53 | 25 | 47.2% | -12% | B |
| #14 | Republic Airlines | United States | 53 | 25 | 47.2% | -12% | B |
| #15 | Iraqi Airways | Iraq | 36 | 17 | 47.2% | -12% | B |
| #16 | Mahan Air | Iran | 36 | 17 | 47.2% | -12% | B |
| #17 | Monarch Airlines | United Kingdom | 36 | 17 | 47.2% | -12% | B |
| #18 | NordWind Airlines | Russia | 36 | 17 | 47.2% | -12% | B |
| #19 | United Airlines | United States | 1,016 | 479 | 47.1% | -12% | B |
| #20 | Ryanair | Ireland | 497 | 234 | 47.1% | -12% | B |
| #21 | Air China | China | 412 | 194 | 47.1% | -12% | B |
| #22 | Turkish Airlines | Turkey | 393 | 185 | 47.1% | -12% | B |
| #23 | easyJet | United Kingdom | 344 | 162 | 47.1% | -12% | B |
| #24 | Aeroflot Russian Airlines | Russia | 308 | 145 | 47.1% | -12% | B |
| #25 | Emirates | United Arab Emirates | 289 | 136 | 47.1% | -12% | B |
| #26 | Qatar Airways | Qatar | 261 | 123 | 47.1% | -12% | B |
| #27 | Alaska Airlines | ALASKA | 204 | 96 | 47.1% | -12% | B |
| #28 | IndiGo Airlines | India | 191 | 90 | 47.1% | -12% | B |
| #29 | Saudi Arabian Airlines | Saudi Arabia | 189 | 89 | 47.1% | -12% | B |
| #30 | Shenzhen Airlines | China | 174 | 82 | 47.1% | -12% | B |
| #31 | Austrian Airlines | Austria | 104 | 49 | 47.1% | -12% | B |
| #32 | LAN Airlines | Chile | 102 | 48 | 47.1% | -12% | B |
| #33 | Capital Airlines | Kenya | 70 | 33 | 47.1% | -12% | B |
| #34 | GoJet Airlines | United States | 51 | 24 | 47.1% | -12% | B |
| #35 | Wings Air | Indonesia | 51 | 24 | 47.1% | -12% | B |
| #36 | Belavia Belarusian Airlines | Belarus | 34 | 16 | 47.1% | -12% | B |
| #37 | Cargojet Airways | Canada | 34 | 16 | 47.1% | -12% | B |
| #38 | Gulf Air | Oman | 34 | 16 | 47.1% | -12% | B |
| #39 | Transavia France | France | 34 | 16 | 47.1% | -12% | B |
| #40 | Air Macau | Macao | 17 | 8 | 47.1% | -12% | B |
| #41 | Air Southwest | United Kingdom | 17 | 8 | 47.1% | -12% | B |
| #42 | DAT Danish Air Transport | Denmark | 17 | 8 | 47.1% | -12% | B |
| #43 | First Air | Canada | 17 | 8 | 47.1% | -12% | B |
| #44 | Jetstar Pacific | Vietnam | 17 | 8 | 47.1% | -12% | B |
| #45 | Uni Air | Taiwan | 17 | 8 | 47.1% | -12% | B |
| #46 | China Eastern Airlines | China | 491 | 231 | 47% | -12% | B |
| #47 | Lufthansa | Germany | 400 | 188 | 47% | -12% | B |
| #48 | SkyWest | United States | 398 | 187 | 47% | -12% | B |
| #49 | JetBlue Airways | United States | 281 | 132 | 47% | -12% | B |
| #50 | Air France | France | 268 | 126 | 47% | -12% | B |
| #51 | United Parcel Service | United States | 268 | 126 | 47% | -12% | B |
| #52 | Air Canada | Canada | 236 | 111 | 47% | -12% | B |
| #53 | Atlantic Southeast Airlines | United States | 168 | 79 | 47% | -12% | B |
| #54 | Envoy Air | United States | 149 | 70 | 47% | -12% | B |
| #55 | TAM | Madagascar | 149 | 70 | 47% | -12% | B |
| #56 | Vueling Airlines | Spain | 134 | 63 | 47% | -12% | B |
| #57 | Azul | Brazil | 115 | 54 | 47% | -12% | B |
| #58 | Frontier Airlines | United States | 115 | 54 | 47% | -12% | B |
| #59 | Lion Mentari Airlines | Indonesia | 115 | 54 | 47% | -12% | B |
| #60 | Norwegian Air Shuttle | Norway | 115 | 54 | 47% | -12% | B |
| #61 | Jet Airways | India | 100 | 47 | 47% | -12% | B |
| #62 | Pegasus Airlines | Turkey | 100 | 47 | 47% | -12% | B |
| #63 | Fly Dubai | United Arab Emirates | 66 | 31 | 47% | -12% | B |
| #64 | Juneyao Airlines | China | 66 | 31 | 47% | -12% | B |
| #65 | KLM Cityhopper | Netherlands | 66 | 31 | 47% | -12% | B |
| #66 | Hainan Airlines | China | 207 | 97 | 46.9% | -12% | B |
| #67 | Skywest Airlines | Australia | 145 | 68 | 46.9% | -12% | B |
| #68 | KLM Royal Dutch Airlines | Netherlands | 143 | 67 | 46.9% | -12% | B |
| #69 | Allegiant Air | United States | 130 | 61 | 46.9% | -12% | B |
| #70 | Air Berlin | Germany | 128 | 60 | 46.9% | -12% | B |
| #71 | Mesa Airlines | United States | 128 | 60 | 46.9% | -12% | B |
| #72 | Shandong Airlines | China | 113 | 53 | 46.9% | -12% | B |
| #73 | Asiana Airlines | Republic of Korea | 98 | 46 | 46.9% | -12% | B |
| #74 | Vietnam Airlines | Vietnam | 98 | 46 | 46.9% | -12% | B |
| #75 | Malaysia Airlines | Malaysia | 81 | 38 | 46.9% | -12% | B |
| #76 | Thai Airways International | Thailand | 81 | 38 | 46.9% | -12% | B |
| #77 | Volaris | Mexico | 81 | 38 | 46.9% | -12% | B |
| #78 | Aer Lingus | Ireland | 64 | 30 | 46.9% | -12% | B |
| #79 | SunExpress | Turkey | 64 | 30 | 46.9% | -12% | B |
| #80 | Kalitta Air | United States | 49 | 23 | 46.9% | -12% | B |
| #81 | Air France Hop | International | 32 | 15 | 46.9% | -12% | B |
| #82 | Alliance Airlines | Australia | 32 | 15 | 46.9% | -12% | B |
| #83 | China Express Airlines | China | 32 | 15 | 46.9% | -12% | B |
| #84 | Jetairfly | Belgium | 32 | 15 | 46.9% | -12% | B |
| #85 | United States Air Force | United States | 32 | 15 | 46.9% | -12% | B |
| #86 | Scandinavian Airlines System | Sweden | 188 | 88 | 46.8% | -12% | B |
| #87 | Cathay Pacific | Hong Kong SAR of China | 173 | 81 | 46.8% | -12% | B |
| #88 | Xiamen Airlines | China | 156 | 73 | 46.8% | -12% | B |
| #89 | Gol Transportes Aéreos | Brazil | 126 | 59 | 46.8% | -12% | B |
| #90 | TAP Portugal | Portugal | 126 | 59 | 46.8% | -12% | B |
| #91 | AirAsia | Malaysia | 79 | 37 | 46.8% | -12% | B |
| #92 | Norwegian Air International (D8) | Norway | 79 | 37 | 46.8% | -12% | B |
| #93 | Rossiya-Russian Airlines | Russia | 79 | 37 | 46.8% | -12% | B |
| #94 | El Al Israel Airlines | Israel | 62 | 29 | 46.8% | -12% | B |
| #95 | Air Nostrum | Spain | 47 | 22 | 46.8% | -12% | B |
| #96 | Japan Airlines Domestic | Japan | 184 | 86 | 46.7% | -12% | B |
| #97 | Korean Air | Republic of Korea | 184 | 86 | 46.7% | -12% | B |
| #98 | WestJet | Canada | 137 | 64 | 46.7% | -12% | B |
| #99 | Qantas | Australia | 135 | 63 | 46.7% | -12% | B |
| #100 | Air India Limited | India | 122 | 57 | 46.7% | -12% | B |