Top 10: The World’s Largest State-Owned Airlines

In the US and Europe, most airlines are privately owned, focusing primarily on maximizing profits for their shareholders. However, many of the worlds biggest carriers are either fully or partially owned by their governments, which means they often operate with a different set of priorities. These airlines arent just about making money theyre also tasked with supporting their countrys broader strategic goals. In this article, well explore the ten largest state-owned airlines, ranked by fleet size from largest to smallest.