Jet2 Completes B737-800 Split Scimitar Winglet Retrofit Program
Jet2 has completed a two-year winglet retrofit for its 74 Boeing 737-800s, aiming to cut annual fuel consumption by over 11 million litres.
19 hours ago4 min
ENVIRONMENTAL
Why is LATAM Airlines Group covering its entire Boeing 777 fleet with Lufthansa Technik's sharkskin film?
LATAM Airlines Group will equip its entire 10-aircraft Boeing 777-300ER fleet with Lufthansa Technik's AeroShark riblet film, targeting a 1% fuel reduction and 12,000 metric tons of annual CO2 savings.
Feb 7, 20263 min
TECHNOLOGY
Airbus's A350 Formation Flight Success: How Wake Energy Retrieval Cuts Fuel
Airbus completed its fello'fly trials, successfully demonstrating a precision airborne rendezvous between two widebody A350s to enable Wake Energy Retrieval and cut long-haul fuel use by over 5%.
Feb 4, 20263 min
TECHNOLOGY
Can Graphene Coatings Revolutionize Aircraft Water-Shedding for Plaid Technologies?
Plaid Technologies and Graphene Nanoworks launched a strategic assessment of graphene water-shedding coatings for aircraft glass and metal, aiming for commercial aviation use.
Jan 24, 20263 min
TECHNOLOGY