F28s

F28s refers to the Fokker F28 Fellowship family of twin-jet regional airliners produced by the Dutch company Fokker. Developed in the 1960s to serve short- to medium-range routes, the first flight occurred in 1967 and the line continued into the late 1980s. The F28 became one of the better-known early regional jets and helped popularize jet service on shorter schedules.

Design and configuration: The F28 family features two rear-mounted engines and a conventional tail arrangement, with a wing designed for efficient operation at regional speeds. The cabin configurations varied by operator, but typical layouts accommodated roughly 50 to 85 passengers. The airframe emphasized reliability and ease of maintenance, qualities that made it attractive to smaller and medium-sized airlines operating from regional airports.

Variants and production: The F28 family includes several variants that differ mainly in fuselage length and seating capacity, as well as occasional cargo or special-purpose versions. Production covered a period of a couple of decades, with several hundred aircraft delivered to operators around the world.

Operational history: F28s were widely used by European carriers and other international operators for domestic and regional flights. Their relatively compact size and good short-field performance allowed operations from smaller airports. As regional jet design evolved, many F28s were progressively retired, converted to freight or government and corporate roles, or preserved in museums.

Legacy: The F28 Fellowship contributed to the development of the regional jet segment and influenced later designs. After Fokker’s corporate changes, the type gradually disappeared from mainline fleets, though a number remained in service with niche operators or as historic aircraft.