After several years of pursuing approval for its Active Technology Load Alleviation System (ATLAS) winglet technology, Tamarack Aerospace has achieved the sign off from the European Aviation Safety Agency. The Supplemental Type Certificate allows the winglets to be installed on Cessna Citation CE525-series twinjets.
Tamarack Receives EASA Sign-Off for Active Winglets
Key Takeaways:
- Tamarack Aerospace has received EASA approval (Supplemental Type Certificate) for its ATLAS active winglets on Cessna Citation CE525-series twinjets, with FAA approval and EASA approval for the Citation M2 expected soon.
- The ATLAS winglets are claimed to provide significant performance enhancements, including faster climbs to high altitudes and reduced fuel consumption.
- This technology uniquely alleviates the load of the additional wing surface in stressed conditions, allowing winglet installation without the typical weight penalty of structural reinforcements.
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