Fokker Ends 77 Years Of Aircraft Production

Dutch planemaker Fokker was forced into bankruptcy Friday, ending nearly 77 years of aircraft production as rescuing bids failed to materialize. Saddled with high costs during a cyclic slump in commercial aircraft orders, the failed company will leave 5,664 workers jobless, although about 950 will...

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