Under this program, AlbaStar becomes the launching customer for FSG’s Boeing 737NG nose-to-tail (NTT) component maintenance and availability program.
Fokker Services Group (FSG), a global leader in aircraft maintenance, modifications, completions, and conversions, has entered into a component support program with AlbaStar S.A., an on-demand flight services provider based in Spain. Under this program, AlbaStar becomes the launching customer for FSG’s Boeing 737NG nose-to-tail (NTT) component maintenance and availability program.
FSG will provide component maintenance and support for AlbaStar’s fleet of five Boeing 737NG aircraft. This includes a wide range of components such as IDGs (Integrated Drive Generators), engine accessories, hydraulic actuators, valves, cockpit controls, and instruments. By engaging in this NTT agreement, AlbaStar can focus on its core business while delegating component availability and maintenance responsibilities to FSG.
“With the introduction of this new program, we are fully committed to continue to drive excellence in the B737NG aftermarket, leveraging our design, production and maintenance expertise. We take pride in having been selected by Albastar as their partner of choice for this platform”, said Menzo van der Beek, CEO, FSG.
FSG has a long history of providing NTT programs, dating back to 1992 when the company developed the first component maintenance and availability program for Fokker operators. Over time, the program expanded to include other aircraft types, such as the Dash-8 and CRJ series. FSG has also expanded its in-house repair capabilities, aiming to achieve up to 70% in-house repair capability for the Boeing B737NG platform. Expanding this expertise to a full nose-to-tail program is a natural progression for the company, allowing it to maintain control over costs, turnaround times, and reliability.
Jaime Bestard, COO and Executive Technical Director, Albastar said, “having access to extensive pool stocks and nearby repair capabilities, FSG has proven to be the reliable, versatile partner we sought to ensure an efficient aircraft operation. We’re thrilled to have shaped a bespoke agreement that fits our needs as a medium-size company, and we eagerly anticipate seeing how FSG’s support contributes to our expansion plans, including doubling the size of our Boeing 737NG fleet in the following years”.
Fokker Services Group is an independent aerospace service company with a global presence, offering comprehensive solutions for various aerospace platforms in the commercial, VIP, cargo, and defense markets. Their services include modifications and engineering services, component and material services, airframe services, and aircraft completion and conversion services.
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AlbaStar S.A. is an independent Spanish operator that has been operating Boeing 737 aircraft since 2010, primarily from Italy and Spain, serving an average of 160 airports per year. The airline has become a reference point for tour operators, brokers, the Italian Ministry of Defense, and top sports associations, offering flexible business models and connections for various types of travel, including religious tourism.
