9 November 2021

Spairliners, a leading Component Support supplier, and Fokker Services, an Independent Aerospace Service Provider, have entered a new partnership.

Hoofddorp / Hamburg, November 9, 2021 – Spairliners and Fokker Services finalized this long-term agreement during MRO Europe 2021 in Amsterdam, The Netherlands. The Fokker Services team will perform maintenance, repair, and overhaul (MRO) services for a variety of line replaceable units (LRUs) related to power generation, bleed air valves, starters, and avionics for the Embraer E-Jet Family.

Menzo van der Beek, CEO of Fokker Services, said: “Fokker Services and Spairliners have a shared mission: to provide highly reliable aftermarket services for customers worldwide. We are delighted to be chosen by Spairliners to support their global component support solutions. With decades of repairs expertise, the team at Spairliners can count on our support for this range of critical components. At Fokker Services, we are continuously expanding our MRO capabilities, especially for Embraer aircraft, and we look forward to offering our strong repair solutions to Spairliners in the years to come.”

Benoît Rollier, Managing Director and CFO of Spairliners, added: “We are especially happy to further strengthen our supplier network with a partner that has established expertise and repair facilities both in Europe and in the United States. Our collaboration with Fokker Services will help us to further increase the efficiency of our operations through better turn-around times and higher availability. Combined with our unique expertise in supply chain, engineering, and smart inventory management this will enable us to provide the best services to our customers, in particular as we are looking forward to expand in the Americas.”

All units will be repaired in-house at Fokker Services’ facilities in the Netherlands and the United States. Both shops feature state-of-the-art technology, such as the eddy current dynamometer test stand, electric test stand, generator test stands, and more, to ensure complete reliability. By utilizing the extensive experience in repairing these units at both shops, Fokker Services can offer cost-effective solutions on both continents.

Spairliners and Fokker Services signing the MRO Component Support Agreement at MRO Europe 2021

From left to right: Benjamin Gabrielle (Head of Procurement & Supply Chain Solutions at Spairliners), Menzo van der Beek (CEO of Fokker Services), Benoît Rollier (Managing Director & CFO at Spairliners), Roland van Dijk (CEO of Fokker Services)

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15 June 2021

Spairliners welcomes new Head of Sales & Marketing as well as Head of Engineering, Asset & AOG-Desk.

Hamburg - Effective 1st June, Spairliners has welcomed two new members to its management team - Taco Stouten as Head of Sales & Marketing and René Popp assuming the role Head of Engineering, Asset & AOG-Desk.

Taco Stouten joins the OEM-independent leader in component support for the Airbus A380 and the Embraer E-Jet family after 12-years with Airbus, where he held roles in the Sales and Marketing department as Manager for Cabin Market Insights and Airline Marketing Manager amongst others. At Airbus, he developed a solid track record in aircraft sales, including A380, and helped generate substantial revenue for the company. “With his extensive product knowledge, exceptional sales acumen and passion for new technologies, Taco is best equipped to lead Spairliners’ sales organization to further broaden our customer base and drive revenue growth. We are delighted to have him join our team” says Thies Möller, CEO and Managing Director of Spairliners. “Taco has proven to be highly skilled in identifying customer needs and providing airlines with customized and cost-saving solutions for their fleet requirements. We are confident that he will build on these skills to further elevate our highly flexible component support solutions, especially as we diversify our products to better address the changing needs of A380 operators and increase our focus on innovative offerings for Embraer E-Jet family operators.”

As the new Head of Engineering, Asset & AOG-Desk, René Popp is bringing a wealth of industry knowledge and experience to Spairliners, after having worked at Airbus as well as SAFRAN, where he was overseeing business units in commercial, technical and contractual negotiations as Director of Customer Relations. “We are excited to welcome René to the Spairliners family. He has led a wide variety of corporate and customer projects to success and will be of great value as we further develop our engineering expertise and asset management strategies” states Benoît Rollier, CFO and Managing Director of Spairliners. René will be taking over from Francois de Larambergue, who will take on a new role within Spairliners’ shareholder, Air France Industries KLM Engineering & Maintenance.

The new appointments will support an internal reorganization aimed at increasing the focus on market demands and efficiency in a rapidly changing business context. As part of these efforts, Jens Rehder has been appointed Head of Finance & Account Management, adding the leadership of the account management team to his existing responsibilities. Benjamin Gabrielle takes on the responsibility of procurement and supplier contract management, as he is appointed Head of Procurement & Supply Chain Solutions.

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