Fokker released introduction of composite technology in Mexican Facility

Fokker Aerostructures, a business unit of Fokker Technologies, has announced, that as a result of successful collaboration with the regional government, the company will expand its world class composite technology to the Mexican Facility. Composite components for business jet tails that will be manufactured in Chihuahua will now also be locally assembled. Fokker has a leading position in the aerospace market in the application of high-end composite components for large aerostructures. The Dutch Fokker facilities are internationally recognized as the centers of excellence for composite parts. Manufacturing in Chihuahua since 2012, the facility with 6.600 m² now employs 100 qualified staff. Supported by the certified Fokker production and quality system they have shown excellent results in the manufacturing of business jet tails. The major advantages for the application composite technology on aerostructures for OEM’s and operators are affordability, weight reduction (up to 30%), manufacturability, lower operational- and maintenance costs, low susceptibility to damage and noise reduction.