Why did Fokker stop making planes?
The Fokker’s fortunes declined over the course of the late 20th century. On 15 March 1996, Fokker went bankrupt and aircraft production came to a definite end with its operations sold to competitors. The company left behind many aircraft designs that are still in operation today. During World War II, Fokker faced severe challenges. Its factories in the Netherlands were taken over by the Germans, and production was forcibly redirected to serve German military needs. Some facilities were damaged by bombings during the war. After the war, Fokker struggled to recover from these setbacks.
How many Fokker 70s are still flying?
Current operators As of October 2022, 32 aircraft remain in service with seven airlines and two governments: Alliance Airlines (11) Since the 2000s, airlines have been retiring the aircraft, but large numbers remain in operation in Australia, with smaller numbers in Iran and various other countries. In July 2019, 101 aircraft remained in service with 19 airlines around the world.