From Oldest to Youngest: The Average Fleet Age of the 10 Major U.S. Airlines

Breathe it in. Can you smell it? That “new airplane smell”? Not all airlines have it. In fact, despite the airplane buying boom of the past few years, some airlines still run fleets so old, you can practically taste the mildew. Other airlines operate fleets so new that the paint may not even be dry yet on the exterior, nor have the downsized seats had time to pop any springs. What follows is a quick rundown of the top 10 major U.S. airlines — who has the shiniest new jets, and who’s still… (www.aviationfigure.com) More...