GKN Aerospace introduces “Fokker Techniek” for aircraft completions and conversions
Tuesday 23 May 2017Geneva, May 23rd, 2017. Aircraft completions, conversions and specialized maintenance activities, currently organized within Fokker Services, will continue under the name “Fokker Techniek”. Start June 1st, 2017, located in Woensdrecht (NL).
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GKN Aerospace partners with SmartLynx for ADS-B out modification on Airbus A320 fleet
Wednesday 26 April 2017SmartLynx Airlines is the launching customer for ADS-B out modification on A320. Installation to be completed before the end of 2017.
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GKN Aerospace opens production line for landing gear systems of GA-ASI Predator B
Tuesday 25 April 2017April 26th. Highlights: Production volume of 30 to 50 landing gear per year. First landing gear will be delivered in Q2 2017. About 10 Dutch SME’s involved in the supply chain.
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Bluebox Aviation Systems and GKN Aerospace’s Fokker business sign MOU for wireless IFE
Tuesday 4 April 2017Bluebox Aviation Systems Ltd. and GKN Aerospace’s Fokker business have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) to support the delivery of the Bluebox wIFE fitted wireless In-Flight Entertainment (IFE) solution to the aviation market. The companies will support each other in the customisation of...
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Bombardier Signs GKN Aerospace’s Fokker Business as Authorized Service Provider for Q400 Aircraft Component Repair Management
Wednesday 29 March 2017Bombardier Commercial Aircraft announced today that it has strengthened its Bombardier Smart Parts program by appointing Fokker Services BV as its Authorized Service Provider (ASP) covering component repair management for the Q400 aircraft.
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GKN Aerospace’s Fokker business launches AirlinesforAirlines.com sharing platform
Wednesday 29 March 2017Over 30 operators and lessors have already signed-up before launch. Today, GKN Aerospace’s Fokker business launched a brand new sharing platform for regional aircraft operators and lessors named AirlinesforAirlines.com. The platform provides regional airlines with an efficient online meeting point...
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GKN Aerospace’s Fokker business and Dutch MOD sign total support agreement
Monday 6 March 2017Multi-million Euro agreement covering total support solution for RNLAF aircraft for a five year period.
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42 Fokker aircraft transactions in 2016
Thursday 19 January 201726 Fokker 50s and 16 Fokker 100s placed with 8 existing and 6 new operators.
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GKN Aerospace’s Fokker business announces Air Iceland order for ADS-B Out
Tuesday 22 November 2016Papendrecht, GKN Aerospace’s business unit Fokker received an order from Air Iceland (Flugfelag Islands) for the introduction of the ADS-B Out modification on the Dash 8-Q200 and Dash 8-Q400.
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GKN Aerospace’s Fokker business selected for F-35 landing gear maintenance
Monday 7 November 2016Papendrecht, GKN Aerospace’s business unit Fokker has been chosen to maintain and service the landing gear for the F-35 fleet in Europe and the Pacific. The Dutch Ministry of Defence announced the selection today in a press release.
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GKN stand debuts Electronically Dimmable Window System at MRO Europe
Thursday 20 October 2016Hoofddorp, GKN Aerospace’s business unit Fokker, introduces today at MRO Europe, a new Electronically Dimmable Window system called “Element EDW”. This smart transparency replaces the current window shades and improves passenger comfort substantially by managing daylight, heat and noise coming...
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ACLAS Global and Fokker sign MRO Agreement
Thursday 29 September 2016Singapore GKN Aerospace’s business unit Fokker and ACLAS Global Ltd have entered into an exchange, repair and maintenance agreement covering ATR leading edges.
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23 Fokker aircraft transactions in first half of 2016
Monday 1 August 2016Hoofddorp. GKN Aerospace’s Fokker Technologies business unit announces that a total of 23 Fokker aircraft were placed with 6 existing Fokker operators and 3 new operators during the first half of 2016 by their respective aircraft owners. These comprise 8 Fokker 50s and 15 Fokker 100s. This compares...
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GKN Aerospace signs agreement on integrated electrical systems with UTC Aerospace Systems
Tuesday 12 July 2016Farnborough. Memorandum of agreement to develop Electrical Integrated Solutions for More Electric Aircraft (MEA). GKN Aerospace’s Fokker Technologies business unit, and UTC Aerospace Systems - Electric Systems have signed a memorandum of agreement (MOA) to develop electrical integrated solutions...
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GKN Aerospace awarded extension to Boeing 777/737 wiring contract
Monday 11 July 2016Farnborough. Three year extended agreement with Boeing for the continued manufacture of electrical wiring systems and junction boxes for the 777 and 737 aircraft programmes.
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And the 750st IPAD EFB solution goes to… SmartLynx Airlines!
Wednesday 29 June 2016Hoofddorp, The Netherlands. Fokker Services, a business line of Fokker Technologies, recently delivered the 750th EFB solution to A320 charter and ACMI operator SmartLynx Airlines. In 2012 Fokker Services launched the Electronic Flight Bag solution (EFB) to the aviation world, which now has reached...
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Fokker Services case in USA closed, Federal District Court signs motion to dismiss
Wednesday 15 June 2016Hoofddorp. Friday June 10th, the Federal District Court in Washington DC granted the motion to dismiss the information related to the historical conduct of Fokker Services involving transactions and customers in countries sanctioned by the United States in respect of which Fokker had entered a...
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CityJet signs ABACUS contract with Fokker Services for its new fleet of Bombardier CRJ900 aircraft
Thursday 7 April 2016Hoofddorp, The Netherlands. Fokker Services is pleased to announce that CityJet, located in Dublin Ireland, has decided to enter into a long term ABACUS program for its fleet of 8 CRJ900 aircraft. With this program, CityJet will enjoy the services provided by the ABACUS program for CRJ aircraft...
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Fokker Services displays iShade Electronically Dimmable Window at the Aircraft Interior Expo
Tuesday 5 April 2016Hoofddorp, The Netherlands. Fokker Services displays iShade dimmable technology integrated into its new panoramic window at AIX. iShade offers controllable dimming, can exclude 99.95% of light. Fokker Services, a division of GKN Aerospace, will display its newest retrofit product, the iShade...
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Airbus and Fokker enter into strategic R&D partnership for Fibre Metal Laminate production
Friday 11 March 2016Papendrecht, Airbus and Fokker Technologies, a division of GKN Aerospace, will today sign a Memorandum of Understanding for a strategic partnership in research development and automation of Fibre Metal Laminate (FML) production, in the presence of the Royal couple of the Netherlands, his Royal...
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Amaszonas signs ABACUS contract with Fokker for its fleet of Bombardier CRJ200
Thursday 3 March 2016Fokker Technologies, a division of GKN Aerospace, is pleased to announce that Amaszonas, located in Bolivia, has entered into a five year ABACUS program for its fleet of CRJ200 aircraft. As part of this support program, Fokker will exchange and repair all rotable components of Amaszonas’ CRJ200...
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50 Fokker aircraft transactions in 2015
Tuesday 19 January 2016Hoofddorp, Fokker Technologies, a division of GKN Aerospace, announces that a total of 50 Fokker aircraft were sold to 10 existing Fokker operators and 3 new operators during 2015 by their respective aircraft owners. These comprise 5 Fokker 50s, 20 Fokker 70s and 25 Fokker 100s.
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Changes to the Supervisory Board of Fokker Technologies
Monday 14 December 2015Papendrecht. Following the acquisition of Fokker by GKN Aerospace, which completed on 28 October, several changes have been announced to the Fokker Supervisory Board.
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Fokker responds to changing market conditions
Friday 11 December 2015Papendrecht , the Netherlands. Fokker Technologies, a division of GKN Aerospace, is today announcing the intention to reduce staff during 2016-2017 as part of a package of measures to respond to challenges in the global aerospace market. These losses will be spread across Fokker’s locations in the...
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Fokker Technologies celebrates continuation of the F-35 Landing Gear Composite Drag Brace Program
Thursday 19 November 2015Papendrecht - Fokker Technologies, a division of GKN Aerospace, its Dutch partners and the Dutch Government celebrated the continuation of the F-35 Landing Gear Composite Drag Brace Program.
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Fokker signs F-35 contract for Inflight Opening Doors with Northrop Grumman
Thursday 19 November 2015Papendrecht - Fokker Technologies, a division of GKN Aerospace, signed an agreement today with Northrop Grumman Corporation (NYSE: NOC) for the delivery of the in-flight opening doors for the F-35 Lightning II (JSF). The contract is valued at approximately €100 million.
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ATR and Fokker Services Asia sign Repair and Maintenance Agreement for Flaps and Leading Edges
Thursday 5 November 2015Singapore. ATR and Fokker Services Asia have entered into a Repair and Maintenance Agreement covering ATR flaps and leading edges. The contract was signed at MRO Asia-Pacific on 5th November, 2015.
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GKN completes acquisition of Fokker Technologies
Wednesday 28 October 2015Following the satisfaction of regulatory and legal conditions, GKN Aerospace’s acquisition of Fokker Technologies, announced in July, has now completed.
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Liebherr-Aerospace signs General Terms Agreement with Fokker Services
Thursday 22 October 2015Liebherr-Aerospace will support Fokker Services’ program called ABACUS which includes the component support of the Bombardier CRJ200, CRJ900 and CRJ1000 aircraft. In April 2015 Fokker Services signed up ABACUS with Spanish operator Air Nostrum supporting their entire Bombardier CRJ fleet.
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ModStore goes vertical!
Tuesday 22 September 20155,600 helicopter modifications added to ModStore. Today it was announced that ModStore has added Supplemental Type Certificates (STC’s) for rotor wing aircraft to its database of modifications.
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Fokker and Contact Air Technik enter FLYFokker partnership
Wednesday 2 September 2015Amsterdam, The Netherlands. Fokker Services, a business line of Fokker Technologies, is pleased to announce that it has entered into a partnership with Contact Air Technik for the FLYFokker program.
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GKN agrees to acquire Fokker Technologies
Tuesday 28 July 2015GKN plc (“GKN”) today announces that it has agreed to acquire Fokker Technologies Group B.V (“Fokker”) from Arle Capital for an enterprise value of €706 million (£499 million).
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Ten Fokker aircraft placed in first half of 2015
Wednesday 15 July 2015Fokker Services, part of Fokker Technologies, announces that a total of ten Fokker aircraft were placed with six existing Fokker operators during the first half of 2015 by their respective aircraft sellers. These comprise two Fokker 70’s and eight Fokker 100’s.
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And the 500th IPAD EFB solution goes to.......InselAir!
Thursday 9 July 2015Fokker Services, a business line of Fokker Technologies, recently delivered the 500th EFB solution to InselAir. In 2012 Fokker Services launched the Electronic Flight Bag solution (EFB) to the aviation world, which now has reached the impressive number of more than 500 aircraft flying with this EFB...
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Fokker, NLR, Airborne and TU Delft start maintenance centre for composites
Tuesday 16 June 2015At Le Bourget Airshow 2015 the Dutch Composites Maintenance Centre agreement was signed between Fokker, NLR, Airborne and TU-Delft. The DCMC will initiate and support innovations in the Maintenance Repair and Overhaul of composite (aero)structures
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Fokker signs contract to co-operate with COMAC in bringing the first Chinese Business Jet to market
Monday 15 June 2015Paris, France. Fokker Services is pleased to announce it has entered into a contract with Commercial Aircraft Corporation of China Ltd, COMAC, to convert the ARJ21-700 regional jet into a high end business jet.
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Air Nostrum signs ABACUS contract with Fokker for Bombardier CRJ fleet
Tuesday 9 June 2015Fokker Services is pleased to announce that Air Nostrum, located in Valencia Spain, has decided to enter into a 10 year ABACUS program for its fleet of CRJ200, CRJ900 and CRJ 1000 aircraft.
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Fokker recently delivered Airbus A319 VIP cabin interior completion
Wednesday 20 May 2015Fokker Services a business line of Fokker Technologies, recently delivered a VIP cabin interior completion on an Airbus A319. The green aircraft VIP interior completion was delivered to its owner on schedule and within the agreed budget. The very challenging requirements such as having an ultra-...
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Fokker and GKN Aerospace to supply first SkyView Window for converted BBJ
Tuesday 19 May 2015Fokker Services a business line of Fokker Technologies and GKN Aerospace are proud to announce the official launch of the first ever SkyView Window for a civil jet aircraft. Note: a 1.5 meter-long window will be on display on the Fokker stand at EBACE.
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Fokker Services launches its well known Component Availability program ABACUS now also on CRJ700/900/1000 series aircraft
Tuesday 12 May 2015Fokker Services is pleased to announce that it has officially launched its Component Availability program ABACUS not only on Dash 8 Q100/Q200/Q300* turboprops and all Fokker aircraft but now also on CRJ700/900/1000 aircraft.
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Fokker partners with Air Baltic for introduction of TCAS 7.1 in their Boeing 737 and Bombardier Q400 fleet
Monday 13 April 2015Fokker Services, part of Fokker Technologies, announces that it has received the order from Air Baltic, Latvia for the introduction of TCAS 7.1 modification on their B737 and Q400 fleet.
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Fokker selected by Airbus for the A330neo Pylon Electrical Wiring Interconnection System
Thursday 2 April 2015Hoogerheide, Fokker has been selected by Airbus to design and manufacture the Electrical Wiring Interconnection System (EWIS) for the pylon of the new member of the Airbus aircraft family: the A330neo.
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Fokker Technologies today publishes its annual results for the year 2014.
Monday 30 March 2015Strong operational performance with stable revenue
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Fokker and NLR open high-tech ‘Pilot Plant’ for composite components
Thursday 26 March 2015Fokker and the National Aerospace Laboratory will open today in Marknesse a manufacturing plant for composite aircraft components. The plant will produce composite landing gear components while also developing new manufacturing techniques for high performance composites. Other high-tech companies...
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Fokker partners with Blue Air (Romania) for introduction of TCAS 7.1 in their Boeing 737 fleet
Wednesday 18 March 2015Fokker Services, part of Fokker Technologies, announces that it has received the order from Romanian operator Blue Air for the introduction of TCAS 7.1 modification on their 11 ea B737 fleet.
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Fokker and SASMOS celebrate inauguration of Indian Joint Venture
Friday 20 February 2015Fokker Elmo, a business unit of Fokker Technologies and SASMOS HET Technologies Ltd. have taken the opportunity of the AeroIndia show in Bangalore to formally inaugurate their joint venture for the production of Electrical Wiring Interconnection Systems (EWIS) for aircraft and engines, thus...
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Fokker Services US Settlement
Thursday 19 February 2015Fokker Services US Settlement
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Thirty-six Fokker aircraft placed in 2014; four new operators
Wednesday 21 January 2015Hoofddorp, The Netherlands. Fokker Services, part of Fokker Technologies, announces that a total of thirty-six Fokker aircraft were placed with four new as well as nine existing Fokker operators during 2014 by their respective aircraft sellers and lessors. These comprise thirteen Fokker 50s, ten...
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Fokker and Lockheed sign MOU for additional F-35 wing component order
Wednesday 14 January 2015Papendrecht, Fokker signed an agreement today, for the delivery of wing components (Flaperons & Outboard Leading Edge Flaps) on the next batches of Lockheed Martin’s F-35 Lightning II Joint Strike Fighter. Under this agreement, Fokker will be responsible for the manufacturing of the Flaperons...
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Fokker selected by Boeing to perform a 737-800 Head-of-State VIP completion
Tuesday 9 December 2014Fokker Services, part of Fokker Technologies, has been selected by Boeing to carry out a Head of State VIP completion for an undisclosed Asian customer. The aircraft is scheduled to arrive at Fokker Services Netherlands facility in October 2015 with a scheduled redelivery in August 2016. With the...
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Fokker signs Agreement in Principle for F-35 Drag Chute Fairing Assembly
Thursday 20 November 2014Papendrecht - Fokker signed an agreement in principle today with Lockheed Martin for the delivery of the drag chute fairing assembly for Lockheed Martin’s F-35 Lightning II. The drag chute fairing assembly is a composite /metal construction that enables the F-35 Lightning II to release the drag...
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Fokker Services’ ABACUS logistics support program now available for Boeing 737NG
Tuesday 7 October 2014Fokker will launch its latest ABACUS logistics support program, aimed at the B737NG fleet, at MRO Europe in Madrid on 8 - 9 October.
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Avanti Air will start operation with the Fokker 100
Tuesday 30 September 2014Avanti Air GmbH & Co. KG based at Siegerland-Flughafen in Germany will start operations with one Fokker 100 aircraft in January 2015. In the last 5 to 6 years the aircraft has been operated by OLT Express and will be used by Avanti Air for wet-lease and charter flights.
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Nineteen Fokker aircraft placed in first half of 2014
Tuesday 22 July 2014Fokker Services, part of Fokker Technologies, announces that a total of nineteen Fokker aircraft were placed with five existing and four new Fokker operators during the first half of 2014 by their respective aircraft sellers and lessors.
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Fokker and SASMOS sign Agreements for Production of Wiring Harnesses in India
Thursday 17 July 2014Fokker Elmo, a business unit of Fokker Technologies and SASMOS HET Technologies Ltd. have signed Agreements for producing electrical wiring interconnection systems in Bangalore, India.
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Fokker receives STC for CPDLC on Boeing 757
Tuesday 15 July 2014Hoofddorp, The Netherlands. Fokker Services, part of Fokker Technologies, has received a Supplemental Type Certificate (STC) last Friday 11 July 2014 for the introduction of the Controller-Pilot Data Link Communications (CPDLC) modification on the Boeing B757 aircraft.
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Fokker Technologies signs additional F-35 contracts with Northrop Grumman
Monday 14 July 2014Farnborough, 14 July 2014 - Fokker Aerostructures, part of Fokker Technologies, signed an agreement today with Northrop Grumman Corporation (NYSE: NOC) for the delivery of the in-flight opening doors for Lockheed Martin’s F-35 Lightning II. The agreement was signed at the Farnborough International...
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Orenair (Russia) partners with Fokker to introduce Electronic Flightbag Solution (EFB) for iPad® on its Boeing 737 fleet
Sunday 13 July 2014Fokker Services, part of Fokker Technologies, has received the order award from Orenair to introduce the Fokker Services EFB solution for iPad® on Orenair’s entire B737 fleet.
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Nordwind Airlines partners with Fokker to introduce Electronic Flightbag Solution (EFB) for iPad® on its Airbus and Boeing fleet
Tuesday 1 July 2014Hoofddorp, The Netherlands. Fokker Services, part of Fokker Technologies, has received an order from Nordwind Airlines for the introduction of the Fokker Services EFB solution for iPad® on Nordwind Airlines’ A320, B737, B757, B767 and B777 fleet.
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Fokker signs agreement for F-35 wiring systems
Sunday 22 June 2014GILZE-RIJEN AIR BASE, June 21, 2014 -- Fokker Elmo signed an agreement today at the Royal Netherlands Air Force (RNLAF) Public Days in Gilze-Rijen, for the delivery of Electrical Wiring & Interconnection Systems (EWIS) on Lockheed Martin’s F-35 Lightning II Joint Strike Fighter. Under this...
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Fokker announces introduction of composite technology in Mexican Facility
Thursday 19 June 201419 June 2014, Fokker Aerostructures, a business unit of Fokker Technologies, has announced today during the visit of Mr. Cesar Duarte Jaquez, Governor of the state of Chihuahua, that as a result of successful collaboration with the regional government, the company will expand its world class...
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Fokker officially opens its new manufacturing facility in Izmir, Turkey
Tuesday 10 June 2014Fokker Elmo, a business unit of Fokker Technologies, has officially opened its new 8,000 m2 manufacturing facility for aerospace and defense electrical interconnection systems in the Aegean Free Zone in Izmir Turkey. Manufacturing in Izmir since 2008, Fokker Elmo’s newest facility now employs 275...
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Fokker Services reaches agreement with US authorities
Thursday 5 June 2014Hoofddorp, June 5, 2014, Fokker Services (FS) announced it has entered into agreements with the US Department of Justice (DOJ), US Department of Treasury Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC) and the US Department of Commerce Bureau of Industry and Security (BIS) relating to historical conduct...
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Fokker launches ‘Panoramic Window’ in collaboration with Boeing Business Jets
Monday 19 May 2014Hoofddorp, the Netherlands. Fokker Services, part of Fokker Technologies, is pleased to announce at the 2014 European Business Aviation Conference and Exhibition (Ebace) in Geneva, Switzerland the introduction of its latest innovation, in an exploratory collaboration with Boeing Business Jets (BBJ...
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Fokker partners with ATRAN Cargo Airlines for TCAS 7.1 on their Boeing 737 fleet.
Tuesday 15 April 2014Fokker Services, part of Fokker Technologies, announces that it has received the order from Russian operator ATRAN Cargo Airlines for the introduction of TCAS 7.1 on their Boeing 737 fleet.
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Fokker and NLR sign letter of intent for composite manufacturing facility in Marknesse (NL)
Friday 21 March 2014Fokker Landing Gear (FLG), part of Fokker Technologies and the Dutch National Aerospace Laboratory (NLR) have signed a Letter of Intent for the realization of highly automated and state-of-the-art manufacturing facility for composite landing gear parts at the NLR in Marknesse (NL). The signing...
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Fokker hands out five awards to Fokker operators
Wednesday 19 March 2014Fokker Services, part of Fokker Technologies, has granted its performance awards to Fokker operators in five categories during the recently held Operators Conference.
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Fokker signs deal for 60 Million US$ for engine wiring with Snecma (Safran)
Thursday 13 March 2014Hoogerheide, the Netherlands. The contract is placed in the frame of the Smart Vest Industrial participation program. Fokker Elmo, part of Fokker Technologies, has signed a contract with Snecma (Safran) valued at 60 Million US$ for the delivery of Engine Build-up Units (EBU) electrical harnesses...
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Sjoerd Vollebregt hands over Fokker leadership to Hans Büthker
Wednesday 12 March 2014Sjoerd Vollebregt (59), has announced today that he will step down as Chief Executive Officer of Fokker Technologies per 1 April 2014. He will be succeeded by Hans Büthker (49), currently the Chief Operating Officer of the company.
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Fokker Technologies today publishes its annual results for the year 2013
Wednesday 12 March 2014Step up in profitability with stable revenue
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Fokker held 9th Operators Conference in Amsterdam
Monday 10 March 2014Hoofddorp, the Netherlands, Fokker Services, part of Fokker Technologies, successfully hosted its two day operator’s conference for the operators of Fokker aircraft from around the world in collaboration with its vendors. This year’s theme was ‘FLYFokker, taking you further’.
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Fokker partners with Orenair for introduction of CPDLC in their Boeing fleet
Tuesday 25 February 2014Hoofddorp, The Netherlands. Fokker Services, part of Fokker Technologies, has closed an agreement with Russian based operator Orenair for the introduction of the CPDLC modification on their Boeing B737-800 fleet.
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Fokker partners with VIM Airlines for TCAS 7.1 on their Boeing 757 fleet
Monday 24 February 2014Hoofddorp, The Netherlands. Fokker Services, part of Fokker Technologies, announces that it has received the order from Russian operator VIM Airlines for the introduction of TCAS 7.1 on their Boeing 757 fleet.
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Fokker celebrates opening of its CMRO facilities in Singapore
Wednesday 12 February 2014Hoofddorp, The Netherlands. Fokker Services, part of Fokker Technologies, celebrates today the opening of its brand new component maintenance facility in Singapore. The facility is co-located with the existing airframe heavy maintenance facility at Seletar AeroSpace Park, Fokker Services Asia.
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Fokker Services announces restructuring measures
Monday 3 February 2014Hoofddorp, The Netherlands, February 3rd, 2014. Fokker Services B.V. (FS) announces a package of restructuring measures to address the changing conditions of the Fokker aircraft maintenance, logistics and parts availability market it is operating in. The measures include a significant reduction of...
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Twenty-three Fokker aircraft placed in 2013
Tuesday 21 January 2014Hoofddorp, The Netherlands. Fokker Services, part of Fokker Technologies, announces that a total of twenty-three Fokker aircraft were placed with twelve existing and three new Fokker operators in 2013 by their respective aircraft sellers and lessors. These comprise twelve Fokker 50’s and eleven...
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Fokker, TenCate and partners enter next stage in innovation partnership with Airbus
Monday 20 January 2014Joint press release. Airbus, Fokker, TenCate and the other partners in the Dutch aerospace industry will tonight sign the contract for the next stage of the Thermoplastic Affordable Primary Aircraft Structure innovation program (TAPAS), in the presence of the French President François Hollande, the...
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Fokker partners with Sibir Technics LLC and signs a DOA-DOA agreement
Thursday 19 December 2013Fokker Services, part of Fokker Technologies, is proud to announce that it has signed an agreement with Russian Novosibirsk based maintenance provider Sibir Technics LLC to support their EASA Design Organization Approval (DOA) organisation.
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Fokker and Composites Atlantic sign Marketing & Distribution Agreement
Thursday 14 November 2013Fokker Services, part of Fokker Technologies and Composites Atlantic Limited, a subsidiary of EADS Sogerma, signed a Marketing and Distribution agreement for the sale and distribution of factory new Dash 8 100/200/300* spare parts. Under the agreement, Composites Atlantic, as the original equipment...
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Rossiya Airlines partners with Fokker to introduce EFB Solution for iPad® on their Airbus and Boeing fleet
Monday 11 November 2013Fokker Services, part of Fokker Technologies, and Rossiya Airlines have concluded an agreement covering the introduction of the Fokker Services’ EFB solution for iPad® on Rossiya Airlines’ A320 and B767 fleet.
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CommutAir signs ABACUS contract with Fokker for its fleet of 21 Dash 8 turboprops
Monday 4 November 2013Fokker Services, part of Fokker Technologies, is pleased to announce that CommutAir, the US regional airline and one of the world’s largest operators of Dash 8* aircraft, has entered into a 5 year ABACUS program for its fleet of Dash 8/Q200*/Q300* turboprops
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Fokker selected to perform Airbus ACJ319 VIP completion
Tuesday 22 October 2013Fokker Services, part of Fokker Technologies, has been selected to carry out a VIP completion of a green ACJ319 for an undisclosed customer. The aircraft is scheduled to arrive at Fokker Services Netherlands facility in the first quarter of 2014 with a scheduled redelivery in the first quarter of...
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Fokker designs and manufactures tail section for the new Dassault Falcon 5X
Tuesday 22 October 2013Fokker Aerostructures, a Business Unit of Fokker Technologies, designs and produces the tail for the all new Dassault Business Jet, the Falcon 5X, which has been officially launched by Dassault Aviation on the 21st October on the 1st day of the NBAA in the USA. Fokker is responsible for the...
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Fokker launches ModStore, the online Aircraft Modifications trading place
Thursday 3 October 2013Fokker Services, part of Fokker Technologies, opens up the Aircraft Modifications market for more than 1.000 operators of 20.000 commercial aircraft. ModStore provides a dynamic centralized forum that connects sellers and buyers of aircraft modifications. You can visit ModStore at www.modstore.aero
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Fokker celebrates 20th anniversary of its ABACUS component availability program
Monday 23 September 2013Fokker Services, part of Fokker Technologies, this month celebrates the 20th anniversary of its component availability and maintenance program ABACUS. The program offers component lease, exchange- and maintenance services for Fokker 50, Fokker 70 and Fokker 100 aircraft and Bombardier Dash 8...
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Fokker and StandardAero join forces in FLYFokker partnership
Thursday 19 September 2013The partnership between Fokker Services, part of Fokker Technologies, and StandardAero broadens the range of services offered in the FLYFokker program by adding engine services to the services pallet. These services include engine familiarization and engine borescope training, dedicated 24/7 Field...
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Fokker Services signs a Manufacturing License Agreement with Triumph Aero structures
Tuesday 3 September 2013Fokker Services and Triumph Aerostructures - Vought Aircraft Division, a subsidiary of Triumph Group, Inc., signed a Manufacturing License Agreement for the manufacturing of Fokker type of parts for the thrust reverser.
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Fokker signs additional contract with Airbus for A350-1000 composite Outboard Flap
Tuesday 6 August 2013Contract for outboard flap A350-1000 important milestone. Fokker Aerostructures has signed an important contract with Airbus for the development and manufacturing of the Outboard Flap for the A350-1000, the largest variant of the A350 XWB family of aircraft
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Fokker Services Asia to implement a new ERP system
Tuesday 23 July 2013Fokker Services Asia (FSA), based in Singapore, has implemented a new Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) system named ‘Pentagon 2000SQL’. The system will connect FSA with the global Fokker Services logistical system leading to an increased service level for its customers in terms of speed,...
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Fokker Services opens a Component Repair Shop in Singapore
Monday 22 July 2013Fokker Services has received approval from EASA and FAA for its new component repair shop in Singapore. The component repair shop focuses on Regional Aircraft and serves its customers with Avionics, Hydraulics and limited structure component maintenance.
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Air Niugini signs ABACUS contract with Fokker Services for its fleet of Dash 8 turboprops
Wednesday 3 July 2013Fokker Services is pleased to announce that Air Niugini, the national airline of Papua New Guinea, has decided to enter into a four-year ABACUS program for its fleet of Dash 8* /Q100*/Q200*/Q300* turboprops.
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GA-ASI and Fokker team to offer Predator B UAS to the Netherlands
Wednesday 19 June 2013Agreement to Support FMS Procurement of Dutch MQ-9 Reaper
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Fokker Selected to Study Potential for Added Nozzle Work for the F135 Engine in the Netherlands
Wednesday 19 June 2013Fokker Technologies will sign a Letter of Intent (LOI) with Pratt & Whitney to study added nozzle work in the Netherlands to manufacture and deliver nozzle components, sub-assemblies and related spare parts for F135 engine exhaust, providing additional Pratt & Whitney capacity. The F135...
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Fokker secures next order for F-35 aircraft valued at 40 million Euros
Wednesday 19 June 2013Fokker strengthens Dutch industrial footprint for employment and turnover in F-35 aircraft program through additional agreements with Lockheed Martin for the F-35’s electrical systems.
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Fokker Technologies continues double-digit revenue growth
Monday 17 June 2013Fokker Technologies, a specialist supplier for the Aerospace & Defence Industry, today publishes its annual results 2012
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Fokker Services successfully completes (K)DC-10 Cockpit Upgrade Program for RNLAF
Wednesday 12 June 2013Fokker Services successfully completed the (K)DC-10 Cockpit Upgrade Program (“CUP”) for the Royal Netherlands Air Force (“RNLAF”), a key milestone as this is the second upgraded aerial refueling tanker to come into operation.
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Fokker Services installs new passenger seats in Fokker 70 fleet from KLM Cityhopper
Monday 27 May 2013KLM Cityhopper (KLC) and Fokker Services signed a contract to replace the seats for the Fokker 70 fleet with new Acro seats.
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Fokker Services and Nayak join forces in FLYFokker partnership
Tuesday 21 May 2013The partnership between Fokker Services and Nayak broadens the range of services offered in the various FLYFokker programs. The partnership focuses on Line Maintenance services, leading to further improvement of the reliability and availability of the customers’ fleet.
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Dutch Foreign Trade Minister visits Fokker in China
Monday 13 May 2013Langfang, China, May 9th, 2013 - The Dutch Minister for Foreign Trade and Development Cooperation, Mrs. Lilianne Ploumen, has visited Fokker Elmo in Langfang on the 9th May. The minister was accompanied by a Dutch trade delegation. The goal of the visit was to get an insight view of a Dutch...
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Canadian North again extends ABACUS contract with Fokker Services for Dash 8 turboprops
Tuesday 7 May 2013Fokker Services is pleased to announce that Canadian North, a customer for more than a decade, has again decided to renew its current ABACUS program contract for its fleet of four Dash 8-100* aircraft.
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Fokker Services and DynamicSource AB launch aircraft take-off and landing performance calculation application for iPad®
Thursday 2 May 2013Fokker Services and DynamicSource AB have jointly developed an iOS Application to run FORTRAN Take-Off and Landing SCAP modules on the Apple iPad®. The app allows an operator to make the performance calculations shortly before take-off and therefore allows the opportunity to incorporate last minute...
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Fokker secures orders for additional F-35 work valued at 60 million Euros
Wednesday 24 April 2013Fokker Technologies expands Dutch industrial participation in F-35 aircraft program through additional agreements with Lockheed Martin and Northrop Grumman for the three F-35 variants; conventional take-off and landing (CTOL), short take-off and vertical landing (STOVL) and carrier variant (CV) .
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Avion Express partners with Fokker Services to introduce the Electronic Flightbag Solution (EFB) for iPad® on their Airbus fleet
Tuesday 16 April 2013Fokker Services and Avion Express have concluded an agreement covering the introduction of the Fokker Services’ EFB solution for iPad® on the Avion Express’ A320 fleet.
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Fokker Elmo selected by The Boeing Company for 777 Electrical Wiring package
Monday 15 April 2013Fokker Elmo is already a long term supplier for Boeing Commercial Aircraft with 777 and 737 EWIS packages. The new contract confirms Fokker Elmo’s position as a strategic EWIS supplier to Boeing. The manufacturing activities have been started in the beginning of this year and are supported by the...
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Fokker Services delivers first standard parts for NH90 helicopter
Friday 22 March 2013Fokker Services performed its first official standard part delivery for a NH90 helicopter. During a ceremony in the Fokker Services warehouse in Hoofddorp, the Netherlands, representatives from the Dutch Ministry of Defense took receipt of the first batch of aeronautical standard hardware necessary...
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Fokker Services EFB solution for iPad® with ARINC429 connection certified on Bombardier Dash 8 aircraft
Thursday 14 March 2013Fokker Services is proud to announce that it has certified its EFB solution for iPad® with ARINC429 connection on the Bombardier Dash 8 series aircraft. The actual installation was performed at SAMCO Aircraft Maintenance BV, a Bombardier Authorized Service Facility at Maastricht – Aachen Airport...
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Prime Aviation signs ABACUS contract with Fokker Services for its Dash 8-200 turboprop
Wednesday 27 February 2013With this program, Prime Aviation will enjoy the services provided under the ABACUS FLY program for Dash 8* aircraft. This program is part of the strategic alliance between Fokker Services and Bombardier and aims to further expand and improve the support for Dash 8/Q100*/Q200*/Q300* aircraft.
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Fokker Services provides Dash 8 100* aircraft interior upgrade
Wednesday 20 February 2013Fokker Services has contracted with a Dash 8 100 aircraft operator in the Asia Pacific region for the provision of a comprehensive passenger cabin upgrade package.
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Trade Air signs FLYFokker ABACUS agreement with Fokker Services for its Fokker 100 fleet
Tuesday 12 February 2013Fokker Services is pleased to announce that Trade Air has decided to enter into a FLYFokker ABACUS program for its Fokker 100 aircraft. Under this program Fokker Services will provide component support, including forward exchange and reconditioning services, covering the major line replaceable...
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Fokker and partners win innovation award for thermoplastic tailplane of the AgustaWestland AW169 new-generation helicopter
Wednesday 30 January 2013Fokker Aerostructures (NL), AgustaWestland (IT), TenCate Advanced Composites (NL) and Ticona GmbH (GE) have jointly won the prestigious JEC innovation award for the first thermoplastic composite horizontal tailplane of the AgustaWestland AW169 new-generation helicopter.
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51 Fokker aircraft placed in 2012
Wednesday 16 January 2013A total of 51 Fokker aircraft were placed with 11 existing and 6 new Fokker operators in 2012 by their respective aircraft sellers and lessors. The number of 51 comprises 16 Fokker 50s, 5 Fokker 70s and 30 Fokker 100s.
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Fokker Elmo successfully started manufacturing for new GKN Aerospace contract
Tuesday 8 January 2013Fokker Elmo B.V., part of Fokker Technologies, has successfully started manufacturing Electrical Wiring harnesses for engine nacelles made at GKN Aerospace Cowes, for a range of military transport and commercial aircraft as well as business and private jets.
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Stork BV to establish independent governance for Fokker Technologies and Stork Technical Services
Friday 4 January 2013Stork BV announces a new governance structure for Fokker Technologies and Stork Technical Services. As per January 1, 2013, both companies have their own two-tier Board. This step enables Fokker Technologies and Stork Technical Services to establish and grow two distinct, international businesses...