THE PALESTINIAN Government has ordered two used Fokker 50s for the newly formed Palestinian Airlines.The contract was signed on 14 May by the Palestinian finance minister and Fokker Aviation.
The aircraft will be delivered in June and July, with Fokker Aviation providing training and support. The selection of the Fokker 50 was aided by the fact that the Palestinians have operated two F27s.
Palestine Airlines will operate the aircraft from the new Gaza Airport, due to be opened in June, to Amman, Cairo and Larnaca. Routes to Beirut, Damascus, Jeddah and Saudi Arabia will be added later.
Source: Flight International
