VLM Airlines
IATA: VG ICAO: VLM Callsign: RUBENS Country: Belgium Utilization: 83% Active Modernity: Grade B (40% Next-Gen)
VLM Airlines Key Facts
- As of 2026-09-17, 10 VLM Airlines airframes were observed flying in the previous 30 days.
- 0 airframes were unobserved for 7 to 29 days, and 0 airframes are classified as stored or unobserved for 30 or more days.
- The observed average fleet age for VLM Airlines is 11.2 years.
Active Airframes 10 Observed in last 30 days (83% utilization)
Fleet Financing Structure 100% Owned · 0% Leased 10 owned · 0 leased tails
Modernity & Carbon Rating Grade B (-12% Fuel) 40% Next-Gen (neo/MAX/A350/787)
Fleet Ownership & Lessor Financing Exposure
Analysis of institutional aircraft operating lessors financing VLM Airlines's fleet portfolio.
Balance Sheet vs Leased Fleet Split
Financing Lessors with Portfolio Exposure
Fleet primarily financed via direct capital purchases and internal treasury facilities.
Fleet Age Distribution
Distribution of observed airframes by age bracket as of 2026-09-17.
| Age Bracket | Airframe Count |
|---|---|
| 0-4 yrs | 2 |
| 5-9 yrs | 8 |
| 10-14 yrs | 0 |
| 15-19 yrs | 0 |
| 20+ yrs | 0 |
Observed Fleet Locations
Global distribution of last-observed airport locations for VLM Airlines aircraft.
Observed Airframes
| Registration / Tail | Aircraft Type | Mode S Hex | Lessor / Owner | Status | Last Observed Airport | Estimated Age |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| OO-VLF | Fokker 50 | 44d986 | Vlm Airlines | ACTIVE | Unassigned | 6.0 years |
| OO-VLI | Fokker 50 | 44d989 | Vlm Airlines | ACTIVE | Unassigned | 7.2 years |
| OO-VLJ | Fokker 50 | 44d98a | Vlm Airlines | ACTIVE | Unassigned | 7.6 years |
| OO-VLL | Fokker 50 | 44d98c | Vlm Airlines | ACTIVE | Unassigned | 4.4 years |
| OO-VLM | Fokker 50 | 44d98d | Vlm Airlines | ACTIVE | Unassigned | 4.8 years |
| OO-VLN | Fokker 50 | 44d98e | Vlm Airlines | ACTIVE | Unassigned | 5.2 years |
| OO-VLP | Fokker 50 | 44d990 | Vlm Airlines | ACTIVE | Unassigned | 6.0 years |
| OO-VLQ | Fokker 50 | 44d991 | Vlm Airlines | ACTIVE | Unassigned | 6.4 years |
| OO-VLS | Fokker 50 | 44d993 | Vlm Airlines | ACTIVE | Unassigned | 7.2 years |
| OO-VLZ | Fokker 50 | 44d99a | Vlm Airlines | ACTIVE | Unassigned | 6.0 years |
Weekly Active vs Stored Airframes
| Week | Active | Idle | Stored |
|---|---|---|---|
| W34 | 6 | 2 | 2 |
| W35 | 8 | 1 | 1 |
| W36 | 9 | 1 | 0 |
| W37 | 10 | 0 | 0 |
Inferred Route Network
Observed airport pair connections during the 8-week rolling observation window.
| Origin Airport | Destination Airport | Observed Weekly Flights | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| No specific route pairs recorded in the current window. | |||
Historical Incidents
No major fatal incidents recorded in the safety directory for VLM Airlines.
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See Also
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