Is KLM interested in the F90/F120?
KLM is neither mentioned nor hinted at.
I am surprised by the interest of Qantas.
Remeber that through partner Network Aviation there are several F100s flying on the Qantas network. In fact, several more are due for delivery.
Was Avianca not a big user of the F100?
They are retiring theirs, if they have not finished retiring them already. Last time I was at Woensdrecht there were seven Avianca F100s stored there (incl 1x Avianca Brazil). That was in May 17th, you can see a photo review here.
I wonder what the incentive for airlines are to wait longer for something – presumably – that isn’t going to better a clean-sheet design.
Bare in mind that the Fokker has a proven track record, and if very light for a plane its size. Lighter for instance then the E-190 family and from what I’ve heard lighter then the proposed C-series. A trade-off of that lower weight is that the Fokker’s range is less. For some airlines that will be a deal-breaker, for others it won’t be of concern.
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