Martinair to phase out MD-11(F)s by June 2016; 330 jobs at stake

Martinair has confirmed it will phase out its fleet of six MD-11(F)s by June next year in a move that will affect more than 330 employees including 170 ground staff FTEs in the Netherlands, 50 FTEs abroad and 110 cockpit FTEs.

In a statement, the Air France-KLM Royal Dutch Airlines subsidiary reaffirmed previously announced plans to shift its operations to just four B747-400(F)s.

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