Sat, Jul 08, 2006
Company Also Provides Structural Material For A380
The next-generation Boeing 747-8 is beginning to come together,
with Boeing's announcement last week the company has contracted
with Stork Fokker to help design the wing for the new plane.
Representatives with Boeing tell ANN Stork Fokker is providing
the 747-8 program with engineering services on a short-term
contract, commonly known as an "industry assist". The
Netherlands-based aerospace company has assigned 20 engineers to
work as analysts and designers assisting Boeing on several aspects
of the 747-8 wing design, with much of the focus on the trailing
edge.
"We are excited to have Stork Fokker assisting us on the 747-8,"
said Corky Townsend, chief project engineer, 747-8 program, Boeing
Commercial Airplanes. "The company routinely has demonstrated
excellent design and project-management skills on several Boeing
projects, including our 747 Large Cargo Freighter program. Stork
Fokker's industry-leading engineers will serve a critical role in
assisting our team design the 747-8's wing."
The new wing design will provide several enhancements for the
747-8. It will increase the airplane's fuel capacity and
efficiency, while at the same time reducing noise and maintenance
costs.
"This extension of our working
relationship recognizes the dedication, commitment and respect of
the entire team of Boeing and Stork Fokker employees," said Henk
Valk, vice president of marketing and sales for Stork Aerospace.
"It is an honor to be part of the team working the 747-8."
With the Boeing deal, Stork Fokker can lay claim to providing
parts for the world's two largest passenger-carrying commercial
aircraft; the company also provides its high-tech "Glare" material
for various structures on the Airbus A380 superjumbo.
The 747-8 family -- consisting of the 747-8 Intercontinental
passenger airplane and the 747-8 Freighter -- was launched in
November 2005 by Cargolux Airlines and Nippon Cargo Airlines.
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