Aerospace solutions provider Fokker Services Group (FSG) and the Royal Netherlands Air Force (RNLAF) have signed the renewal of a total support contract for standard parts and expendables.

Under this contract, FSG will continue to support the RNLAF by providing standard parts and expendables and extended services for various RNLAF aircraft and helicopters for at least five more years.

Announced during the Farnborough International Airshow, the renewal signifies that FSG will continue to provide standard parts and expendables support, covering over 20,000 part numbers for a wide range of platforms operated by RNLAF, including the AH-64 Apache, CH47 Chinook, NH90, AS532U2 Cougar, C-130 Hercules, PC-7 trainer, and MQ-9 Reaper.

The original contract between the RNLAF and FSG dates back to 2017. Since then, FSG has delivered more than 100,000 orders for standard parts and maintained an impressive average on-time delivery performance of 98%.

The criteria for renewing the contract with FSG included, amongst others, a commitment to a sustainable roadmap, which will contribute to the RNLAF’s sustainability, environmental and social return ambitions.

Menzo van der Beek, chief executive of FSG, said: “We’re proud to solidify our position as the partner of the RNLAF in supporting crucial assets essential to the defense and protection of the Netherlands and NATO alliance members as a whole.”

Marco Verweij, commercial manager of defence at FSG, said: “The new contract shows our commitment to being a trustworthy partner that demonstrates global excellence. We are grateful for the trust placed in FSG to provide essential parts that contribute to the availability and mission success of the RNLAF fleet.”

Mark van Someren, supply chain manager at the RNLAF, said: “The total support contract for standard parts and expendables with FSG is a proven concept for us, ensuring that our quality and reliability requirements are met.

“Furthermore, it is great to continue our journey with a known partner and we look forward to continuing building a productive relationship in the coming years.”

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