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In 2009 Airbus launched its "Sharklet" blended winglet, designed to enhance the payload-range of its A320 family and reduce fuel burn by up to 4% over longer sectors. [26] This corresponds to an annual CO 2 reduction of 700 tonnes per aircraft. [27] The A320s fitted with Sharklets were delivered beginning in 2012.
Dangerous Flights is a documentary-style reality television show that airs on the Discovery Channel.The show follows the pilots of C.B. Aviation as they ferry light aircraft to their new owners across distances the aircraft weren't designed to fly and often over routes that are generally considered to be dangerous by the aviation community.
Sharklet may refer to: Blended winglets on aircraft, specifically those manufactured by Airbus; Sharklet (material), a plastic sheet product
Frontier Airlines' Newest Aircraft Features Sharklets Aircraft feature reduces fuel consumption DENVER--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- Frontier Airlines recently added its newest aircraft to its fleet, an ...
The wing sharklet of an A320neo aircraft. These sharklets are also optional add-ons for the classic A320 family. In 2006 Airbus started the A320 Enhanced (A320E) programme as a series of improvements targeting a 4–5% efficiency gain with large winglets (2%), aerodynamic refinements (1%), weight savings and a new aircraft cabin.
A derivative of the Falcon 2000 EX airframe, it is the first aircraft to be put into production with API's new High Mach winglets. The Falcon 2000-winglets received FAA certification on April 16, 2009, with the 900 series receiving certification in September 2011. Dassault and API have also certified winglets for the Falcon 50 series aircraft.
The aircraft involved was an Airbus A320-214, [23] built by Airbus Industrie in 2004, with registration AP-BLD and MSN 2274, and owned by GE Capital Aviation Services (GECAS). [ 24 ] [ 8 ] The plane was powered by two CFM International CFM56-5B4/P engines, [ 25 ] [ 24 ] which were most recently installed in February and May 2019. [ 18 ]
Season 6 of Mayday is the first Science of Disaster season, consisting of three episodes. With the exception of BOAC Flight 781 , all the incidents described in these episodes are summarised versions taken from their respective full episodes from the previous five seasons.