Press Release

Issued by Fokker Services Group.

March 29, 2010

Fokker Services delivered the first Auxiliary Fuel Tank System (AFTS), installed in a VIP-configured Fokker 100, to a non-disclosed customer. AFTS consists of four additional fuel tanks installed in the forward belly cargo compartment, significantly increasing the range of the Fokker 100 to approximately 2700 nm (5,000 km)*. The aircraft is fully compliant with SFAR88 and approved by EASA.

Fokker Services developed the AFTS, while Fokker Aircraft Services did the installation at its Woensdrecht facility. Both companies are part of the Fokker Aerospace Group.

"With the introduction of the Auxiliary Fuel Tank system we add great flexibility to the exploitation of VIP-configured Fokker 100s", says Erik Goedhart, Vice President Marketing & Sales of Fokker Services, who adds "AFTS fits in our FLYFokker innovative life cycle support program for the Fokker fleet, which focuses on increasing operational versatility and technical dispatch reliability, reducing operating costs and further improving passenger comfort. AFTS thereby adds a new dimension to the Continued Competitive Operation of the Fokker fleet."

The Fokker 100 aircraft is currently in operation around the world serving over forty, mainly regional, airlines. Fleet leaders have flown more than 50,000 flying hours. Continuous product improvements are made by Fokker Services based on operator experience and any new regulations. The Fokker 100 fleet is relatively young. With a design life of 90,000 flying hours or landings the average age is only around 35,000 flying hours or 30,000 landings. Product improvements are continuously introduced by Fokker Services based on operator experience, demands and/or new regulations.

* Indicative figure, actual range increase depends on aircraft configuration.