Sharkskin System Used to Reduce Drag of 777 Cargo Jets
Airline Geeks
SEPTEMBER 4, 2024
Freighter airlines are using a new coating that mimics the structure of a shark’s skin to reduce aerodynamic drag and fuel consumption.
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All Nippon introduces first Boeing 777F fitted with AeroSHARK surface coating
Aerotime
SEPTEMBER 3, 2024
The cutting-edge surface technology is inspired by shark skin and is said to reduce drag and enhance fuel efficiency, hence reducing carbon dioxide (CO2) emissions. In doing so, ANA has become the first individual airline to operate both passenger and freighter variants of the Boeing 777 featuring this innovative surface technology.
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ANA introduces first AeroSHARK-equipped aircraft
Airline Economics
SEPTEMBER 2, 2024
Japanese airline All Nippon Airways has introduced its first AeroSHARK equipped aircraft with its 777 cargo freighter. The first modified aircraft began scheduled cargo operations on September 2, 2024. The surface film technology, inspired by the structure of sharkskin, reduces drag and enhances fuel efficiency.
EVA Air to add AeroSHARK technology to its Boeing 777F fleet
World Airline News
AUGUST 24, 2024
Lufthansa Technik AG has announced EVA Air as the first Asian airline to sign for modifications with its drag-reducing and, hence, fuel-saving AeroSHARK surface technology, jointly developed with BASF. AeroSHARK is a functional surface film modeled on sharkskin’s drag-reducing structure.
All Nippon Joins The SharkSkin Coating Family
AV Web
SEPTEMBER 4, 2024
Following the lead of Lufthansa Cargo and Swiss International Air Lines, EVA Air and All Nippon Airways have become the first Asian carriers to adopt a high-tech aircraft coating that reduces drag by emulating the skin of a shark. All Nippon began operating its first AeroShark-coated Boeing 777 freighter on August 31.
ANA becomes first airline to equip both passenger and freighter 777s with AeroSHARK
Aviation Bussiness News
SEPTEMBER 5, 2024
Japanese carrier All Nippon Airways (ANA) has welcomed its first Boeing 777F equipped with Lufthansa Technik’s drag-reducing and fuel-saving AeroSHARK surface film technology. It makes ANA the first individual airline to operate both passenger and freighter variants of the Boeing 777 with the film.
Cranky Weekly Review Presented by San Francisco Bay Oakland International Airport: DOT Implements Loyalty Tests, AA’s AAdditions
Cranky Flier
SEPTEMBER 6, 2024
AA AAdds Five American Airlines announced five new long-haul, international routes to debut next summer from four of its hubs with all five new routes to operate daily. Since the incident, the airline inspected its entire fleet of A350 aircraft — 48 in all — and discovered 15 had faulty parts that created a potential danger.
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