Fokker Techniek expands VIP cabin completion capability into widebody market.
Fokker Techniek and a German company, K5-Aviation has signed a contract for its first ever widebody VIP completion. Roland van Dijk, co-CEO of Fokker Techniek, is extremely excited to be awarded with this contract and show the market that Fokker Techniek can handle widebody conversions.
Erik Scheidt, Managing Director and pilot at K5-Aviation said “We appreciate the direct lines with the knowledgeable engineering and production people plus their hands-on way of working. The whole project team is focussed on delivering a great end-result. We have been accustomed to their skills in previous projects and will need same during the ACJ330 outfit.”
“It’s really the next level and we are honored that K5-Aviation has entrusted us with this prestigious project. We have started preparations and will soon implement more changes to the company in order to keep up with the continuous growth in our Aircraft Completions and Conversions segment. Our orderbook demands additional workforce and an increase of in-house activities” said Roland van Dijk.
Luca Madone of K5-Aviation said “Fokker Techniek and K5-Aviation have a rich history with past projects and this new contract is a continuation of our relation. We fully believe in the strengths of Fokker Techniek; this agile organisation has proven its skills before and we expect the same again on this much larger aircraft.”
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Exclusive VVIP aircraft cabin ordered by K5-Aviation will have spacious and state-of-the-art cabin interior with a modern, stylish design.
