Aerotime
NOVEMBER 15, 2024
This was followed in May 2024, when SWISS announced that it was the first airline to equip an entire fleet of Boeing 777-300ER with the shark skin technology. Winglets and Sharklets Both Airbus and Boeing operate aircraft with wingtip devices that are designed to increase aircraft efficiency by removing drag.
Aerotime
SEPTEMBER 3, 2024
Japanese carrier All Nippon Airways (ANA) has welcomed Its first Boeing 777 Freighter equipped with AeroSHARK surface coating technology back into its fleet. 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.
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Simple Flying
JULY 23, 2024
Significant advances in aviation technology have occurred over the last few decades. Aircraft are fitted with wingtip devices, generally known as winglets or sharklets, to minimize aerodynamic drag and increase fuel efficiency, and state-of-the-art engines reduce sound and wear and tear.
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. Closely guided by Lufthansa Technik, the modification was executed by EVA Air’s affiliate, Evergreen Aviation Technologies Corp.
Aerotime
JULY 26, 2024
The UK has a rich and deep history in engineering, invention, and innovation, and in the 18 th century it was the epicenter of the Industrial Revolution which dragged the world into the new age of industrialization. The company also plans to build the Airlander 50, which will carry up to 200 passengers, in the not-too-distant future.
Vintage Aviation News
OCTOBER 7, 2024
The unique cylindrical design of the fuselage allowed for a streamlined profile and reduced drag, increasing the overall efficiency. The contract for building Stipa’s design was given to Caproni in 1932, as the Italian government was seeking ways to showcase Italian aviation technology.
Airspeed Junkie
AUGUST 27, 2024
Airbus A350 | Features, Comfort & Efficiency The Airbus A350, launched in 2015, represents the cutting edge of aviation technology. One of the standout features is its unique wing design with a high aspect ratio, which allows for improved lift and reduced drag, ensuring smoother and more efficient flights.
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