Who is the manufacturer of the Fokker 50?

Both aircraft were manufactured and supported by Dutch aircraft manufacturer Fokker . The Fokker 50 was developed during the early 1980s following a decline in the sales of the company’s earlier F27 Friendship.

What is the new Fokker 50 flight deck panel?

New Fokker 50 flight deck panel provides user with either a freeware Delco Inertial Navigation System or a Bendix/King Navigation Management system and allows for switching between pilot’s and first officer’s position. The panel size has been adjusted to be more in line with widescreen display…

What is the maximum speed of a Fokker 50?

Specifications 1 Maximum speed: 565 km/h (351 mph, 305 kn) 2 Maximum speed: Mach 0.507 3 Cruise speed: 500 km/h (310 mph, 270 kn) 4 Range: 1,700 km (1,000 mi, 900 nmi) 5 Service ceiling: 7,620 m (25,000 ft) 6 Wing loading: 297.4 kg/m 2 (60.9 lb/sq ft) 7 Takeoff: 1,350 m (4,430 ft) – ISA, SL, MTOW 8 Landing: 1,130 m (3,710 ft) – ISA, SL, MLW

How many landings does a Fokker 50 make?

Designed with a life of 90,000 landings, many Fokker 50s are currently in service with close to 30 operators worldwide in all types of operational environments. The versatile F50 is in use as a 50-seat passenger aircraft and 7-ton freighter, as well as a special mission aircraft with several governments.

Who are the airlines that fly the Fokker 50?

By August 2006, 171 Fokker 50 aircraft remained within airline service; major operators included: Avianca (10), Denim Air (12), Skyways Express (18) and VLM Airlines (20). Some 27 other airlines including Air Astana also operated smaller numbers of the type.

What was the difference between Fokker 50 and F27?

The Fokker 50, unlike the F27, was furnished with a glass cockpit which incorporated an electronic flight instrument system and an automatic flight control system, the latter being certified for conducting Cat II approaches.