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Fokker Techniek increases aircraft parking slots

GKN Aerospace's Fokker Techniek, has expanded its current operations with additional aircraft parking spaces during the current challenging period.

Courtesy GKN

The Completion and Maintenance facility in Woensdrecht, the Netherlands, has implemented reinforced cleaning and disinfection of the infrastructure, tooling and equipment, as well as adopting appropriate social distancing measures, to ensure that employee welfare and customer support remains top priorities.

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Jeff Armitage, the company’s Managing Director said: “Our paramount focus is to keep our employees, their families and customers safe. We are fully aligned with the Governmental restrictions and guidelines and we are proud to see that our staff here at Fokker Techniek continues to be very supportive to secure and fulfill all ongoing work commitments.

"On top of the existing infrastructure and parking spots we have introduced another 20+ aircraft parking positions, which are immediately available to support our customers. We are in this together and we want to remain a solid partner providing services in these unprecedented times.”

Fokker techniek offers engineering, airframe and component maintenance activities, as well as executive VIP completions or refurbishments to the global aerospace industry.

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