Fokker F-50

Twin Turboprop

The Fokker 50 is a twin-turboprop regional airliner developed by the Dutch manufacturer Fokker as a modernized successor to the highly successful F27 Friendship. Introduced in 1987, the F50 stretched the fuselage to accommodate up to 58 passengers and replaced the F27's Rolls-Royce Darts with more powerful Pratt & Whitney Canada PW125B engines driving six-blade composite propellers, delivering better fuel efficiency and reduced cabin noise. The type became a workhorse for European and Asian regional carriers throughout the 1990s, prized for its rugged construction, short-field performance, and ability to operate from unpaved or marginal runways in remote regions. Though Fokker ceased production in 1997 following the company's bankruptcy, the F50 remains in service with cargo operators and smaller regional airlines, particularly in Scandinavia and Southeast Asia. The aircraft's operating envelope includes a maximum cruise speed of 282 knots, a service ceiling of 25,000 feet, and a range of approximately 1,200 nautical miles with a full passenger load. Its approach speed of around 110 knots and stall characteristics make it well-suited to shorter regional routes and secondary airports where jet service is uneconomical. SkyMeter has tracked 6 flights across 1 airframes and 1 operators, covering distinct routes.