Fokker Services Group has received the EASA Supplement Type Certificate (STC) for a special mission project conducted in collaboration with Gulfstream Aerospace Corp. and Marubeni Aerospace Corporation on behalf of the Japan Coast Guard. The STC completion involves converting a Gulfstream G550 aircraft into a maritime surveillance aircraft to support the Japanese coastal authority in various surveillance duties, including environmental risk monitoring and search and rescue missions.
Robert Koolen, Sales Director Aircraft Completion and Conversions, Fokker Services Group said, “Integrating the set of onboard detection equipment and sensors required a complex series of modifications. Our century-long history has brought a lot of knowledge and craftmanship needed in all phases and facets of such a conversion. Thanks to our broad set of capabilities and competencies, such as our design organization certifications, cabin interior and wiring interconnections manufacturing skills and our experienced production team, we were well prepared for the job. It’s great to have our extensive capabilities leading to an EASA approved STC for a Special Mission G550.”