Fokker Services Americas – a subsidiary of Fokker Services Group (FSG) – and Collins Aerospace, an RTX business, 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 and to provide American operators with a high-quality, dependable, domestically available option.

With the signing of the agreement, FSG paves the way for the implementation of IDG repair capabilities at its MRO centre in LaGrange, Georgia, US. 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.

FSG says the addition of a second repair shop enhances redundancy and augments capacity for its customers, ultimately leading to reduced turnaround times, minimised downtime and a heightened focus on keeping components within 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 says it aims to expand its capabilities to multiple other platforms, including additional Boeing platforms, Airbus, and Fokker, in a short period.

Craig Winter, president and managing director of Fokker Services America, said: “We are delighted to expand into repairing IDG in the USA in collaboration with Collins.

“I want to personally acknowledge the effort and energy everyone has put into this project to achieve this significant milestone.”

Menzo van der Beek, chief executive of FSG, said: “In the current context characterised by a shortage of piece parts as well as delays in new deliveries, keeping legacy aircraft in the sky is a question of survival.

“We’re pleased to continue to support B747, B757 and B767 IDG components now also in the US region and to amplify our long-established relationship with the leading partner Collins is.”

Ryan Hudson, vice president, power and controls aftermarket at Collins, said: “By converting power from the engine into electric power for the aircraft, Collins integrated drive generators perform a critical role.

“This agreement will expand Collins IDG MRO services to FSG customers in the US, providing them with reliable parts and services to help keep their planes in the air.”