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4th Nov 2004, 10:47

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On the A-320,the wing tips increase the T/O and approach climb limit weight in 8% and the fuel consuption is increased in 2,8%.

In Aircrafts with the "blended winglets" like the 737`s NG, the fuel consuption may increase something around 7%.