Boeing contracts with Stork Fokker for Engineering Services on 747-8 Wing

Boeing has signed a contract with Stork Fokker to help design the wing for the new Boeing 747-8.

Stork Fokker is providing the 747-8 program with engineering services on a short-term contract, commonly known as an "industry assist". The Netherlands-based aerospace company has assigned 20 engineers to work as analysts and designers assisting Boeing on several aspects of the 747-8 wing design, with much of the focus on the trailing edge.

"We are excited to have Stork Fokker assisting us on the 747-8," said Corky Townsend, chief project engineer, 747-8 program, Boeing Commercial Airplanes. "The company routinely has demonstrated excellent design and project-management skills on several Boeing projects, including our 747 Large Cargo Freighter program. Stork Fokker's industry-leading engineers will serve a critical role in assisting our team design the 747-8's wing."

The new wing design will provide several enhancements for the 747-8. It will increase the airplane's fuel capacity and efficiency, while at the same time reducing noise and maintenance costs.

The 747-8 family, which includes the 747-8 Intercontinental passenger airplane and the 747-8 Freighter, was launched in November 2005 by Cargolux Airlines and Nippon Cargo Airlines.

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