And isn’t VLM about to be bought by AF/KLM ?

No, antitrust autorities would never take that. It would make KL/AF too strong a player on the Benelux market.

Having said that… there are some rumours that VLM will operate under franchise as a KLM carrier. Something similar to KLM Exel and KLM Alps back then.

and I bet every 2nd hand F-70 are all owned by KLM

About half of them. Figures may be slightly off, but about 49 where made. When the 5 “new” ones have been delivered KLM will have 26.

Hope they hurry up and go ahead with Rekkof.

An insider at Rekkof mentioned that the project is now over. KLM was their best (only) hope for a large order by a reputable airline. This would have been very important. A large order gives it some breathing space, and a reputable airline draws more customers whereas something like Iranistanairexpress does not.