The following is a list of government-owned airlines. The practice of government ownership of airlines, particularly flag carrier airlines, occurs in many countries. The following is a list of both airlines currently owned by a government, and former government-owned airlines. Current government-owned airlines List of former government-owned airlines This is a list of airlines which were formerly government owned. They have since been privatized or have ceased operations. See also Flag carrier Government-owned corporation List of airlines List of government-owned companies References Airline-related lists Airlines