With its winglets already certified and installed on larger King Airs, BLR Aerospace in Everett, Washington, has turned its attention to operators of King Air C90s, E90s and King Air GTs and GTis. Certification of the winglets was listed as “imminent” earlier this month. The winglets are credited with reducing fuel consumption by as much as 3.5 percent, increasing cruise speed by up to 6 knots and increasing rate of climb by up to 400 feet per minute. BLR, which has more than 60 STCs to its credit, also claims the winglets improve the handling of the King Air 90 Series.
BLR Aerospace to Offer Winglets for King Air 90 Series
Key Takeaways:
- BLR Aerospace is close to certifying its winglet technology for King Air C90, E90, GT, and GTi models, having already certified them for larger King Airs.
- These winglets are expected to provide significant performance enhancements, including up to 3.5% fuel savings, a 6-knot increase in cruise speed, and a 400 fpm improvement in climb rate.
- The company also claims that the winglets will improve the handling characteristics of the King Air 90 Series aircraft.
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