For the Gulfstream G650 aircraft, we have developed and are currently supplying the composite overhang panels for both the horizontal and vertical tailplane.  These parts are made of carbon-fibre epoxy with honeycomb sandwich, and need to be very accurate and stiff to ensure adequate aerodynamic flow for the aircraft.

We worked together with our client Fokker Aerostructures, who supply the whole empennage to Gulfstream. Based on the specifications and design of the overall system made by Fokker, we took responsibility for the design and stress engineering of the overhang panels, and developed the required production process definitions, manufacturing tooling and quality control procedures for these parts. In february 2009 we were audited by Gulfstream and were granted the approved supplier status.

Production of the first shipsets is currently on-going in our manufacturing facility in Ypenburg - The Hague in the Netherlands. It is foreseen that the series manufacturing of these panels will be transferred to the sister organisation in Catalunya, Spain.

Back row from left to right: Wiard Leenders, Managing Director Airborne Composites (NL); Ton Mol, Commodity Buyer Composites Stork Fokker; Hans Minne, Programma Manager G650 Stork Fokker; Wim Jagtenberg, Commodity Manager Composites Stork Fokker.

Front row from left to right: Marcus Kremers, CTO Airborne International; Marco Brinkman, Managing Director Airborne Composites (ES); Toine Verbruggen Vice President Purchase Stork Fokker; Jan de Jong, CTO Stork Fokker.

For more information, please contact This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it , Managing Director Airborne Composites, or This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it , Managing Director Airborne Composites SL in Spain.

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