Aviation Partners, Inc. (API) based in Seattle, Washington, recently announced that its unique (and trademarked) Blended Winglet and Split Scimitar Winglet technologies have saved the world’s commercial and business jet operators more than 10 billion gallons of jet fuel, resulting in a corresponding global reduction of over 105 million tons of CO2 emissions.
Winglets Responsible for 10 Billion Gallons of Fuel Saved
Key Takeaways:
- Aviation Partners, Inc. (API) announced its Blended Winglet and Split Scimitar Winglet technologies have saved commercial and business jet operators over 10 billion gallons of jet fuel, cutting CO2 emissions by more than 105 million tons.
- These fuel-saving winglet technologies are installed on nearly 9,000 aircraft worldwide, including various business jets and Boeing models, showcasing their widespread adoption.
- API's winglets reduce fuel consumption by mitigating wingtip vortices, which decreases drag and enhances aircraft climb and cruise performance.
- The company maintains a comprehensive, continuously updated database to accurately track and calculate these significant worldwide fuel savings.
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