Sandpoint, Idaho-based Tamarack Aerospace has announced it is working on STCs for additional platforms for its ATLAS Active Winglets, which significantly improve the performance of airplanes flying in the flight levels. Tamarack has begun the process for the Cessna Citation 560XL series of airplanes: the Excel, XLS and XLS+.
Tamarack Expands Availability of Active Winglets
Key Takeaways:
- Tamarack Aerospace is expanding its ATLAS Active Winglet technology, starting the STC process for the Cessna Citation 560XL series (Excel, XLS, XLS+).
- These active winglets provide significant performance benefits, including quicker climbs, substantial range increases (e.g., 16% for the 560XL), and improved fuel economy, without requiring structural reinforcement.
- Beyond business jets, Tamarack is now targeting commercial and military transport markets, where the technology is expected to save millions in operational costs due to performance improvements and lighter design.
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