Move Allows Maintenance On "N" Registered A320, B737 Aircraft

The FAA informed Fokker Aircraft Services on Wednesday that its Part 145 approval has been broadened to cover A320 family and 737 NG series. That means that Fokker Aircraft Services (FAS) can now undertake airframe maintenance and overhaul for all A320 family and 737 NG series "N" registered aircraft.

“This will be of particular good news for our leasing company customers, as our entire ‘one-stop’ capability can be fully utilized for aircraft operating under an ‘N’ registration or transiting to or from an FAA licensed operator” says Stephen Hands, Vice-President, Marketing and Sales.

Thanks to Fokker Aircraft Services’ extensive backshops, its support and services cover the overhaul and repair of landing gear, aircraft interior – to include the re-skinning of interior panels, emergency equipment, composites, tubes and welded assemblies, plus proprietary parts with expanded capabilities to include best-in-class sheet metal work, speed shop (machining, milling, etc.), non-destructive inspection, surface treatment, painting of the livery in cooperation with MAAS, and other customised solutions.

"Our ‘one-stop’ philosophy means that we can perform nearly all maintenance and repair tasks right here at our facilities," Hands said. "This is why we consistently meet our guaranteed turnaround times. The high importance we place on meeting our commitments proves the quality and dedication of our maintenance engineers.”

Netherlands-based Fokker Aircraft Service is an EASA, GCAA and FAA Part 145 approved maintenance facility.

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