Airbus A350 models undergo constant improvements. New winglets expand the A350's wingspan without increasing the geometric wingspan. Early operators of A350s likely feature airframes with the ...
The A330neo, another Airbus widebody, also features wingtips similar to those of the A350, with large curved winglets that extend the wingspan and reduce drag. Modern commercial aircraft usually ...
Airbus seemed to have responded to Emirates’ requests in 2017 but with a smaller upgrade called the A380plus. This version had new winglets, slightly improved aerodynamics and a higher takeoff ...
Shanghai-based Juneyao Air took delivery of the first A321neo produced at Airbus’s assembly line in Tianjin, China. Active winglets could lower Airbus A320 fuel burn by 10 to 15 percent ...
Airbus has unveiled plans to upgrade the ... said the new version would burn up to 4% less fuel thanks to its new winglets, which are designed to reduce drag. It will also have an increased ...
Brian began covering defense aviation in 2011 as a reporter for Military Times. USAF Testing New Winglets, Finlets, Sharkskin To Reduce Fuel Burden is published in Aerospace Daily & Defense Report ...
Fuel savings will be achieved owing to development of aircraft winglets. "Use of winglets will improve takeoff and landing performance and reduce fuel consumption of SSJ-100 by 3% at the least ...