British Aerospace Avro RJ85 (BAe 146-200)

14 May 2026 · © Siliconserver

A rare BAe 146/Avro RJ85 jet operated by NICE Aircraft Services & Support GmbH, captured on the apron with passenger stairs attached.

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Aircraft

Avro RJ85 (BAe 146-200) BAe146

NICE Aircraft Services & Support GmbH

D-NICE

Registration

Airline

NICE Aircraft Services & Support GmbH

Manufacturer

British Aerospace

Gear

SONY ILCE-6000 E 55-210mm F4.5-6.3 OSS

Achievements

Rare Bird, Vintage Voyager, Boeing Beginner

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Photo grade

Bronze

Score: 79.0

Good sharpness and clean livery, but the stair truck partially blocks the aircraft and cuts the frame.

Location

Frankfurt Main Airport

FRA/EDDF

50.0267, 8.5584

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Frankfurt Main Airport FRA

Airport

Insights

Aviation History

The BAe 146/Avro RJ series is the only four-engine regional jet, renowned for quiet operation and short-field performance. Formerly popular in European and niche markets.

Fleet Rarity

Rare: Fewer than 100 active BAe 146/Avro RJs remain in service globally as of 2024, mostly as special-mission or charter jets.

Record Flights

Known for operations to noise- and space-limited airports, such as London City and Florence. Not used for ultra-long distances.

Safety & Events

Generally a reliable aircraft, with incidents mostly minor; sometimes used for government/VIP and firefighting roles.

Future Outlook

Type is being retired from mainstream airline use; current airframes mostly used by charters, special missions, or stored/scrapped.

Specifications

Honeywell LF 507-1F (4x)

Engine

26.34 meters

Wingspan

28.55 meters

Length

2,300 km

Range

740 km/h

Speed

up to 112 passengers

Capacity

41,730 kg

MTOW

8.59 meters

Height

30.9 kN (6,950 lbf) each

Thrust

Stage 3 (older units may be noisier, usually between 85-97 decibels, ICAO Chapter 3)

Noise