How Much Do Different Wingtip Devices Weigh?
A narrowbody aircraft could carry an additional weight of about 300-550 lbs (135-250 kg) due to wingtip devices.
A narrowbody aircraft could carry an additional weight of about 300-550 lbs (135-250 kg) due to wingtip devices.
The Irish low-cost giant is investing more than $200 million to make its 737-800s more efficient.
Airbus and Boeing commercial airliners first showcased different wingtip devices in 1985.
Modern airliners use specialized surface materials, coatings, and contours to achieve laminar flow on critical surfaces.
The winglets are a common feature found in almost all transport aircraft these days.
A look at how they contribute towards the MAX's efficiency.
An aircraft that encounters the tip vortices of another aircraft, can experience something called wake turbulence.
Comparing the designs of the two manufacturing powerhouses.
WestJet will continue to work with Aero Design labs to determine further fleet implementation plans.
Also looking at why some larger aircraft don't have them.
Certain later variants feature raked wingtips that offer similar benefits when it comes to reducing induced drag.