Aircraft
Fokker Aircraft Transactions Continue To Dwindle
Sweden’s Amapola now ranks as the largest Fokker 50 operator after adding six of the type last year.
Germany's Avantiair now operates three Fokker 100s in wet lease roles. (Photo: Flickr: Creative Commons (BY-ND) by Jonathan Winton Photography)
Germany's Avantiair now operates three Fokker 100s in wet lease roles. (Photo: Flickr: Creative Commons (BY-ND) by Jonathan Winton Photography)

Six percent of the some 400 Fokker aircraft that remain in service worldwide changed operators or owners last year, though the number of transactions of the Dutch airliner continues to dwindle. Seventeen Fokker 50s, four Fokker 70s, and three of the larger Fokker 100s went to one new and eight existing operators, according to data released today by GKN Fokker Services.  “The 24 aircraft placements, predominantly straight sales, demonstrate the continued economic viability of the Fokker aircraft,” commented Fokker Services’ Director Business Development Erik Geertsema. “Low operating costs, aircraft longevity, operational versatility, and comprehensive support have been instrumental in all of the deals in 2018.”