Austrian Begins Fokker Phase-Out

摘要

Austrian airlines is pressing ahead with its short-haul fleet renewal exercise after retiring Fokker 70, OE-LFK (c 11555), on August 1. The Vienna-based carrier intends to phase out two more examples this winter and is tentatively replacing the jets with Airbus A320s. Austrian's board of directors has reiterated its intention to replace the entire 23-strong Fokker 70/100 fleet with a 'new generation' regional jet by 2018 (see Airliner World, January 2013). It is reportedly evaluating several different types and is expected to reach a decision during 2014.