Ariana Afghan Airlines
IATA: FG ICAO: AFG Callsign: ARIANA Country: Afghanistan Utilization: 81% Active Modernity: Grade B (40% Next-Gen)
Ariana Afghan Airlines Key Facts
- As of 2026-09-17, 5 Ariana Afghan Airlines airframes were observed flying in the previous 30 days.
- 0 airframes were unobserved for 7 to 29 days, and 0 airframes are classified as stored or unobserved for 30 or more days.
- The observed average fleet age for Ariana Afghan Airlines is 11.2 years.
Active Airframes 5 Observed in last 30 days (81% utilization)
Fleet Financing Structure 100% Owned · 0% Leased 5 owned · 0 leased tails
Modernity & Carbon Rating Grade B (-12% Fuel) 40% Next-Gen (neo/MAX/A350/787)
Fleet Ownership & Lessor Financing Exposure
Analysis of institutional aircraft operating lessors financing Ariana Afghan Airlines's fleet portfolio.
Balance Sheet vs Leased Fleet Split
Financing Lessors with Portfolio Exposure
Fleet primarily financed via direct capital purchases and internal treasury facilities.
Fleet Age Distribution
Distribution of observed airframes by age bracket as of 2026-09-17.
| Age Bracket | Airframe Count |
|---|---|
| 0-4 yrs | 1 |
| 5-9 yrs | 1 |
| 10-14 yrs | 0 |
| 15-19 yrs | 0 |
| 20+ yrs | 0 |
Observed Fleet Locations
Global distribution of last-observed airport locations for Ariana Afghan Airlines aircraft.
Observed Airframes
| Registration / Tail | Aircraft Type | Mode S Hex | Lessor / Owner | Status | Last Observed Airport | Estimated Age |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| YA-CAQ | Airbus A310 | 700006 | Ariana Afghan Airlines | ACTIVE | Unassigned | 4.8 years |
| YA-CAV | Airbus A310 | 700007 | Ariana Afghan Airlines | ACTIVE | Unassigned | 6.8 years |
Weekly Active vs Stored Airframes
| Week | Active | Idle | Stored |
|---|---|---|---|
| W34 | 1 | 2 | 2 |
| W35 | 3 | 1 | 1 |
| W36 | 4 | 1 | 0 |
| W37 | 5 | 0 | 0 |
Inferred Route Network
Observed airport pair connections during the 8-week rolling observation window.
Historical Incidents
No major fatal incidents recorded in the safety directory for Ariana Afghan Airlines.
Latest News Mentions
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See Also
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