As of 2024, the aviation landscape in Africa showcases the dominance of Ethiopian Airlines, boasting the largest fleet size among the continent's airlines with 135 aircraft, according to Business Insider Africa.
Following closely behind is Egypt Air with 71 aircraft. Air Algerie ranks third with 55 aircraft. Royal Air Maroc secures the fourth position with 50 aircraft, and lastly, Kenya Airways rounds off the top five with 34 aircraft.
In April, EgyptAir ordered 18 Boeing 737-8 aircraft at the Dubai Airshow via a financial lease agreement with the Air Lease Corporation (ALC).