Fokker Aircraft Testimonials

The Fokker aircraft have proven themselves over many flight cycles under various flight conditions. However, who else than the operators of the Fokker aircraft themselves can indicate in what way the Fokker aircraft have helped them establish a cost-effective operation. Therefore, please have a look at our customer testimonials.

Mr. Jaan Albrecht, Chief Executive Officer, Austrian Airlines AG

"The competitive operating costs of our Fokker 70 & 100 fleet are very much holding their own. At the same time their rejuvenated cabin interiors, which now include LED lighting, combined with low noise levels creating a pleasant passenger experience, enable and facilitate us to offer off-peak frequencies complementary to A320 aircraft series.

The excellent support infrastructure, high quality and durability of the Fokker 70 & 100 airframe and Rolls Royce Tay engines as well as dedicated Austrian employees ensure a high dispatch reliability and cost efficient operation.

We count on the Fokker 70 & 100 to remain our moneymakers in the foreseeable future".

Anna Paula Santos, Logistics Manager PGA Portugália Airlines

"MyFokkerFleet.com is a very userfriendly internet site, that I use every day to obtain information related to available stock. prices, interchangeability, effectivity to our fleet, repair and exchange order status, delivery details, etc. It offers a wide range of services and is one of the best internet sites that I recommend to all Fokker Operators".

Mr. Arni Gunnarsson, Manging Director, Air Iceland

"The Fokker 50 has been performing extremely well in our harsh operating environment. Fokker Services' support throughout the years has been very successful and we look forward to another decade of successful Fokker 50 operations."

Mr. Boet Kreiken, Managing Director KLM Cityhopper

"The continuous development of the Take Over Solution with Fokker Services is important for the reliability and cost effectiveness of our more than 30 Fokker aircraft operations. Even more important is the passenger comfort perception and experience of our valued customers. We see the Take Over Solutions as a natural development of our cooperation and expect more mutual efforts in the coming years. This way of working is unique in the industry and covers all specific challenges of out of production aircraft."

Mr. Reinhold Franz, Director Operations Procurement Austrian Airlines

"This Take Care Partnership with Fokker Services has mutually been developed over the past year and is crucial for the sustainable reliability and cost effectiveness of our Fokker operations. Part of the agreement is the implementation of new LED cabin lighting to even further increase the comfort of our valued customers, as our complete fleet has been equipped with the newest Fokker interior already. We expect to fly our Fokker Fleet for many years to come, as the Fokker 70 and Fokker 100 are very cost effective, competitive and reliable aircraft in operation".

Mr. Eduardo Stagg, President Air Panama

"We are very pleased to be able to sign the FLYFokker Take Off Support Solution, offering us a total support package for the Fokker 50 addition to our fleet. The support offered by Fokker Services is meeting our needs for a reliable and cost effective operation, backed by the extensive operating possibilities and durablility of the Fokker 50 aircraft. "

Mr. Neil Crispin, President AeroCentury

"The Fokker 50 aircraft is an unbeaten competitive platform in the regional turboprop aircraft segment. Both the operating economics and the durability of the airframe allows us to keep this aircraft in our portfolio for many years to come. The looks of the interior are a very important aspect in the perception of the passengers. The LED cabin lighting gives the cabin a fresh and modern look. With the LED cabin lighting we can give the asset value of the aircraft a boost . We will continue to invest in the aircraft to keep it an interesting aircraft to lease for the operators and to increase its asset value."

Mr. Scott McMillan, Managing Director Alliance Airlines

Alliance Airlines operates unique services throughout Australia in support of major resource companies and other diverse customers ranging from military through to tourism operators. Alliance commenced services in 2002 with two leased Fokker 100 aircraft and has grown its fleet to 11 Fokker 100 aircraft and five Fokker 50 aircraft.

The following quotations can be attributed to Mr Scott McMillan, Managing Director of Alliance Airlines.

“Fokker aircraft have a proud record in Australia, principally because they operate extremely well in the harsh climate that is unique to Australia.”
“Alliance operates to many short and isolated airports with minimal ground support equipment and both the Fokker 50 and Fokker 100 aircraft are uniquely suited to that style of operation.”
“Alliance fleet reliability for both the Fokker 50 and Fokker 100 are world leading and provide our customers with the confidence of the highest possible level of on time performance. Interestingly the dispatch reliability achieved by Alliance exceeds many new types currently in service in Australia.”
“Alliance sees continued operations of both the Fokker 50 and Fokker 100 aircraft for many, many years to come and we do not believe that there is a suitable replacement for our style of operation currently in production.”
“We see ourselves in ten years time still operating Fokker aircraft in our fleet.”
“Both the Fokker 50 and Fokker 100 are extremely quiet and provide high levels of customer appeal and form an environmental perspective of low emissions and low specific fuel consumption.”
“Our Pilots, Flight Attendants and Engineers enjoying flying and maintaining the aircraft and as a result provide high levels of customer service to our broad customer base.”

Mr. Bruno Jans, CEO Helvetic Airways

With a dispatch reliability rate of over 99% the Fokker 100 has been Helvetic Airways’ loyal workhorse. ‘Our customers truly appreciate the Fokker 100 flying experience’.

Bärbel Rammo-Bryant, General Manager Logistics, Contact Air Flugdienst GmbH + co

"MyFokkerFleet.com is an extremely useful tool for all departments within our maintenance organization. Since it is a highly integrated system, it nicely complements our own maintenance and documentation software".

Mr. Peter Foster, President Air Astana

"The Fokker 50 has proved to be an outstanding workhorse in developing new routes and has served Air Astana well over the past eight years. The aircraft has consistently demonstrated high reliability and performance on the short sectors" said Peter Foster, President of Air Astana." (source: www.airastana.com)