The group name Stork Aerospace is now changed to Fokker Aerospace Group, 90 years after Anthony Fokker started the Nederlandsche Vliegtuigenfabriek (Dutch aircraft factory) to strengthen the market presence of the unique Fokker name and brand .
As of January 2010, all the individual companies in the group also will carry the Fokker name.
The decision was taken because the Fokker name is regarded in the international aerospace market as an extremely strong brand, and one that is inseparably linked around the world with aviation, aircraft building, constant innovation and entrepreneurship. This strong, clear brand name will make a major contribution to that aim.
The Fokker companies in Papendrecht and Hoogeveen will be called Fokker Aerostructures as of Jan 1. Fokker Aircraft Services, Fokker Elmo and Fokker Services already carry the Fokker name.
The companies will remain part of and owned by Stork; there are no changes in the legal structure.