GKN’s Fokker
business and Boeing Business Jets have today signed
a contract for the design and completion of the
interior of a new Boeing Business Jet (BBJ) for the
Dutch government.
The aircraft will
be used to transport government officials and the
Dutch Royal family. The 737BBJ is the successor to
the Fokker 70 PH-KBX of the Dutch government that
has been in service for more than 20 years.
Under the
contract, which was signed at the Paris Air Show,
Fokker Techniek in Woensdrecht will design and
complete the aircraft’s interior. The 737 Boeing
Business Jet will be configured for 24 passengers,
split into two cabins (12 VIP, 12 staff) and include
a crew rest area and bathroom. The interior will
include the latest SatCom technologies. Boeing and
Fokker Techniek have closely collaborated on the
offer for the delivery of the new Government
aircraft. Both companies have worked together before
on conversion and completion projects for Boeing
Business Jets. Interior design activities will start
immediately, and the completed aircraft will be
delivered to the Dutch Government in 2019.
"We are very
pleased that GKN has been selected to complete the
Dutch Head-of-State 737 Boeing Business Jet,” said
Greg Laxton,
President, Boeing Business Jets. “We are confident
that the customer will be thrilled with the
completed product and enjoy the BBJ’s range, cabin
space and unmatched airplane performance.”
Hans Büthker
CEO of Fokker said “We are truly honoured to be
selected by Boeing Business Jets to design and
complete the interior of the new 737 BBJ for the
Netherlands. Fokker Techniek employees are very
proud to be involved again in the aircraft for the
Dutch Government. We look forward to extending our
longstanding relationship with Boeing Business Jets
during this prestigious project.”
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