Fokker Services Americas, a subsidiary of Fokker Services Group (FSG)and Collins Aerospace have signed a FlightSense® On-Site Support agreement for Collins’ integrated drive generators (IDGs). The agreement puts both companies on a path forward to meet the increasing demand for IDG repairs closer to home and provide American operators with a high-quality, dependable, domestically available option.
With the signing of this agreement, during the MRO Americas 2024 event in Chicago, FSG paves the way for the implementation of IDG repair capabilities at its MRO centre in LaGrange, Georgia, USA. FSG will provide installation and repair services for serviceable IDG units, ensuring uncompromising quality and maximising confidence. Additionally, the company will expand its inventory of Collins IDG components, offering a significant advantage to airline and operator customers.
Furthermore, the establishment of FSG’s IDG shop in America marks the creation of a second IDG repair facility within FSG globally. This expansion follows the original IDG repair shop at Schiphol Airport, the Netherlands, which obtained certification from Collins in 2020. The addition of a second repair shop enhances redundancy and augments capacity for FSG’s customers, ultimately leading to reduced turnaround times, minimised downtime, and a heightened focus on keeping components within the region. The IDG repair capability expansion in the Americas initially focuses on repair and overhaul of Boeing 747, 757, and 767 aircraft, but the company aims to expand its capabilities to multiple other platforms, including additional Boeing, Airbus and Fokker platforms in a short period.
“By converting power from the engine into electric power for the aircraft, Collins integrated drive generators perform a critical role,” said Ryan Hudson, Vice President, Power and Controls Aftermarket for Collins. “This agreement will expand Collins IDG MRO services to Fokker customers in the US, providing them with reliable parts and services to help keep their planes in the air.”
