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Sharkskin System Used to Reduce Drag of 777 Cargo Jets

Airline Geeks

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  

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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

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.

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EVA Air to add AeroSHARK technology to its Boeing 777F fleet

World Airline News

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.

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All Nippon Joins The SharkSkin Coating Family

AV Web

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.

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ANA becomes first airline to equip both passenger and freighter 777s with AeroSHARK

Aviation Bussiness News

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.

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How Airports and Airlines Are Trying to Cut Back on Carbon Footprint

Flightworx

With global warming at the forefront of the international agenda, airports and airlines must think of innovative ways to cut back on their carbon footprints. Operational Improvements : Airlines now use very sophisticated software to plan more efficient routes and flight profiles.

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