24 mei Fokker Services Group inaugurates its new wide-body hangar to support airframe and completion & conversion services
Woensdrecht, The Netherlands, May 23, 2023 – Fokker Services Group (“FSG”), an independent leader in aerospace services, is pleased to announce the inauguration of its new wide-body hangar in Hoogerheide, The Netherlands, honoring its commitment to customers, suppliers, employees and the local community. Boasting an impressive 87-meter long, 86-meter wide, and 27-meter high, this state-of-the-art facility can accommodate widebody aircraft such as A330, A350, B787, and B777, and will make a crucial contribution to the company’s long-term objective as market demand for completion services continues to surge.
FSG made sustainability a top priority in this project, resulting in a completely electrically powered new hangar and the installation of an environmentally friendly geothermal energy system. Furthermore, by the end of 2023 the company will have installed photovoltaic solar power capacity on the rooftop of the hangar, reducing the dependency on external energy sources. The design of the hangar was co-developed with Gaptek, a leader in modular architecture, using their patented lightweight system. These improvements will reduce the CO2 emissions from the construction by 75% compared to a conventional hangar.
This announcement took place during the European Business Aviation Convention & Exhibition (EBACE), Europe’s leading event in on-demand aircraft. According to Roland van Dijk, CEO of FSG, “we’re in a relentless pursuit of global excellence with strong focus on sustainability, of which this new hangar is a key milestone. Our cutting-edge technology, engineering skills, and centennial history are putting us in an uncontested position to become the partner of choice for the wide-body airframe maintenance and completions & conversions market”.
About Fokker Services Group
Fokker Services Group is an independent aerospace service company with a global reach. Providing comprehensive solutions from its five facilities in Europe, Asia and the Americas, Fokker Services Group is a key partner for regional, narrow-body and wide-body platforms in the Commercial, VIP, Cargo and Defense markets. The organization offers a unique set of capabilities, products and services: ‘Modifications & Engineering Services’ for the latest technical solutions; ‘Component & Material Services’ such as nose-to-tail programs, exchange services, component repairs, parts manufacturing and spares deliveries; ‘Airframe Services’ for aircraft MRO including lease transitions and painting; and ‘Aircraft Completion & Conversion Services’ for Executive, VVIP and Special Mission aircraft upgrades. With this broad range of expertise, Fokker Services Group ensures the continued competitive operation of its customers’ fleet.