Wirraway
31st May 2003, 09:01
Aviation Partners Boeing Blended Winglets Are Now Certified For the Boeing 737-300
SEATTLE, May 30 /PRNewswire/ -- Aviation Partners Boeing's much
anticipated Classic Series 737 Blended Winglet(TM) Program received FAA
certification on May 30th. With over 25% of all Next Generation 737-700s and
800s currently equipped with Blended Winglets, Aviation Partners Boeing's
patented* technology is already having a huge impact on airline productivity.
(Photo: http://www.newscom.com/cgi-bin/prnh/20030530/SFF030LOGO )
"Over the past couple of years more than 280 Boeing 737-700s/800s have
been upgraded to Blended Winglet Technology. With our new Classic Series 737
Blended Winglets, we anticipate extensive market penetration to an existing
fleet of 1069 Boeing 737-300s and 481 Boeing 737-400s," says Aviation Partners
Boeing Vice President of Sales Sheldon Best. "Given current economic
conditions, Classic Series 737s are being kept in service longer. Blended
Winglet Technology pays off, year after year and for the life of the aircraft,
in fuel savings, performance improvements and environmental benefits."
Performance benefits of Blended Winglet Technology are particularly
dramatic for the Classic Series 737 explains Aviation Partners Boeing CEO Mike
Marino. "The total block fuel savings benefit of a 737-300SP is up to 4.5%
with the average Classic Series 737-300, flying 2900 hrs per year with 1.5
hour average stages, saving over 65,000 gallons of fuel per aircraft per
year."
The Boeing 737-300SP offers a multitude of operator advantages beyond
simply improving range and saving fuel. Environmental benefits of a Blended
Winglet equipped aircraft, include reduced noise on takeoff and landing,
decreased engine emissions in flight and reduced engine maintenance
requirements. Blended Winglets also give the 737-300SP a modern look which
often translates into tangible image and marketing advantages.
"Blended Winglets are truly revolutionary in terms of added productivity,"
says Aviation Partners Boeing Board Chairman Joe Clark. "With the world
airline fleet racking up 100,000 hours each day it behooves us to expedite the
emergence of Blended Winglet Technology so that more aircraft operators can
start sharing in the benefits."
To learn more about Aviation Partners Boeing Blended Winglet Technology
see http://www.aviationpartnersboeing.com.
*Patent No. 5348253
The Benefit of Blended Winglets
Saving Jet Fuel "Gracefully"
Every day jet aircraft with a capacity of more than 100 passengers consume
120 million gallons of jet fuel or about 44 billion gallons per year. At
today's prices this equates to an approximate cost of 35 billion dollars of
in-wing fuel costs. These costs are a large share of the operating costs for
aircraft owners. Any innovation that would impact the general fuel efficiency
of these aircraft would save operators millions and possibly billions of
dollars.
This is the exact calling of high performance Blended Winglet systems
designed by Aviation Partners Boeing.
Blended Winglet Systems consist of gracefully contoured wing tip devices
and supporting structural and system changes.
Winglets reduce the drag of a wing. The reduced drag can be as much as 6%
at optimum cruise levels. This equates to 3-4% reduction in block fuel
consumption for typical aircraft missions. Across the fleet of all jets as
defined above, this would be a savings of more than $1.0 billion dollars of
in-wing fuel costs per year. In addition to the reduced fuel consumption the
winglets increase lift of a wing. This additional lift increases the
capability of the aircraft or, in turn, reduces the amount of thrust for
specific missions, which reduces engine maintenance. Blended Winglets have a
major impact on the environment because they reduce fuel burn, reduce
emissions and reduce the noise foot print over populated areas.
The winglets also provide opportunities for operators to fly longer stage
lengths. This can prevent tech-stops for refueling and can open up new routes
that were previously not possible. In addition, blended winglet systems
provide operators with a "new look" aircraft. As one operator stated,
"Winglets give my aircraft a new personality."
The high performance Blended Winglet technology was developed by Aviation
Partners, Inc. using the patented designs of Dr. Louis B. Gratzer, VP
Technology for Aviation Partners, Inc. All winglet systems are certified by
the FAA. Aviation Partners Boeing has certified winglets for the Boeing
Business Jet and the 737-700 and -800 and the 737-300 model aircraft.
Aviation Partners Boeing's current business plan includes certification of
winglets for the 737-300, 737-400, 757, 767, MD80 and 747 by 2006.
Blended Winglets can be installed on new aircraft or in-service aircraft.
An in-service aircraft, installation takes between 2 and 14 days depending on
the aircraft model.
Aviation Partners Boeing is a Joint Venture between Aviation Partners Inc.
and The Boeing Company.
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SEATTLE, May 30 /PRNewswire/ -- Aviation Partners Boeing's much
anticipated Classic Series 737 Blended Winglet(TM) Program received FAA
certification on May 30th. With over 25% of all Next Generation 737-700s and
800s currently equipped with Blended Winglets, Aviation Partners Boeing's
patented* technology is already having a huge impact on airline productivity.
(Photo: http://www.newscom.com/cgi-bin/prnh/20030530/SFF030LOGO )
"Over the past couple of years more than 280 Boeing 737-700s/800s have
been upgraded to Blended Winglet Technology. With our new Classic Series 737
Blended Winglets, we anticipate extensive market penetration to an existing
fleet of 1069 Boeing 737-300s and 481 Boeing 737-400s," says Aviation Partners
Boeing Vice President of Sales Sheldon Best. "Given current economic
conditions, Classic Series 737s are being kept in service longer. Blended
Winglet Technology pays off, year after year and for the life of the aircraft,
in fuel savings, performance improvements and environmental benefits."
Performance benefits of Blended Winglet Technology are particularly
dramatic for the Classic Series 737 explains Aviation Partners Boeing CEO Mike
Marino. "The total block fuel savings benefit of a 737-300SP is up to 4.5%
with the average Classic Series 737-300, flying 2900 hrs per year with 1.5
hour average stages, saving over 65,000 gallons of fuel per aircraft per
year."
The Boeing 737-300SP offers a multitude of operator advantages beyond
simply improving range and saving fuel. Environmental benefits of a Blended
Winglet equipped aircraft, include reduced noise on takeoff and landing,
decreased engine emissions in flight and reduced engine maintenance
requirements. Blended Winglets also give the 737-300SP a modern look which
often translates into tangible image and marketing advantages.
"Blended Winglets are truly revolutionary in terms of added productivity,"
says Aviation Partners Boeing Board Chairman Joe Clark. "With the world
airline fleet racking up 100,000 hours each day it behooves us to expedite the
emergence of Blended Winglet Technology so that more aircraft operators can
start sharing in the benefits."
To learn more about Aviation Partners Boeing Blended Winglet Technology
see http://www.aviationpartnersboeing.com.
*Patent No. 5348253
The Benefit of Blended Winglets
Saving Jet Fuel "Gracefully"
Every day jet aircraft with a capacity of more than 100 passengers consume
120 million gallons of jet fuel or about 44 billion gallons per year. At
today's prices this equates to an approximate cost of 35 billion dollars of
in-wing fuel costs. These costs are a large share of the operating costs for
aircraft owners. Any innovation that would impact the general fuel efficiency
of these aircraft would save operators millions and possibly billions of
dollars.
This is the exact calling of high performance Blended Winglet systems
designed by Aviation Partners Boeing.
Blended Winglet Systems consist of gracefully contoured wing tip devices
and supporting structural and system changes.
Winglets reduce the drag of a wing. The reduced drag can be as much as 6%
at optimum cruise levels. This equates to 3-4% reduction in block fuel
consumption for typical aircraft missions. Across the fleet of all jets as
defined above, this would be a savings of more than $1.0 billion dollars of
in-wing fuel costs per year. In addition to the reduced fuel consumption the
winglets increase lift of a wing. This additional lift increases the
capability of the aircraft or, in turn, reduces the amount of thrust for
specific missions, which reduces engine maintenance. Blended Winglets have a
major impact on the environment because they reduce fuel burn, reduce
emissions and reduce the noise foot print over populated areas.
The winglets also provide opportunities for operators to fly longer stage
lengths. This can prevent tech-stops for refueling and can open up new routes
that were previously not possible. In addition, blended winglet systems
provide operators with a "new look" aircraft. As one operator stated,
"Winglets give my aircraft a new personality."
The high performance Blended Winglet technology was developed by Aviation
Partners, Inc. using the patented designs of Dr. Louis B. Gratzer, VP
Technology for Aviation Partners, Inc. All winglet systems are certified by
the FAA. Aviation Partners Boeing has certified winglets for the Boeing
Business Jet and the 737-700 and -800 and the 737-300 model aircraft.
Aviation Partners Boeing's current business plan includes certification of
winglets for the 737-300, 737-400, 757, 767, MD80 and 747 by 2006.
Blended Winglets can be installed on new aircraft or in-service aircraft.
An in-service aircraft, installation takes between 2 and 14 days depending on
the aircraft model.
Aviation Partners Boeing is a Joint Venture between Aviation Partners Inc.
and The Boeing Company.
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