Fokker Services Asia, a subsidiary of Fokker Services Group, is on track to become an authorized service centre for Embraer’s first-generation E-Jets family, as per the memorandum of understanding (MoU) announced on February 20. The agreement positions Fokker Services Asia’s facility in Seletar, Singapore, to support the expanding Embraer presence in the Asia Pacific region.
Both companies aim to finalise a definitive agreement in the first half of 2024, enabling Fokker Services Asia to conduct maintenance services on the E-Jets first-generation family. This development aligns with Fokker Services Asia’s ongoing efforts to prepare its Asian facilities for comprehensive Embraer MRO services, following prior certification from CASA (Australia) in August 2023 for the E190 aircraft with Australian registration.
Frank Stevens, Vice President MRO Services, Embraer Services and Support, commented, “We are very pleased to partner with Fokker Services Asia to expand our MRO footprint in Asia. Embraer has been growing in the Asia-Pacific region during the last year, and it is very important to keep expanding our capacity, capability, and footprint to bring value to our customers.”
Thomas Kennedy, Managing Director of Fokker Services Asia, expressed satisfaction, stating, “As an authorised service centre and having certifications from key aviation regulatory entities in the region, we take pride in formally establishing a full new line of work for comprehensive aircraft maintenance for Embraer aircraft.”
