Winglets

Civilian aviation news June 7, 2017

Sukhoi Superjet 100 Wing Tests for Winglets Installation Performed Successfully

Static tests of Sukhoi Superjet 100 wing panel for future installation of winglets have been successfully completed. Tests have been performed to verify the strength…

General Aviation News February 6, 2017

More efficient aircraft thanks to Winglets

When the first A330neo (New Engine Option) jetliner takes to the skies this year, it will mark the latest use of Airbus’ Sharklets™ – those…

General Aviation News, Military Aviation News July 29, 2015

Finmeccanica-Alenia Aermacchi completes flight-tests of C-27J battlefield airlifter with new winglets

Finmeccanica-Alenia Aermacchi has completed dedicated flight-testing following the modification to add winglets to the C-27J battlefield airlifter configuration, one of a series of product…

Military Aviation News January 2, 2013

Airbus Military begins flight tests of C295 winglets

Airbus Military has begun flight-testing a modification to add winglets to the C295 medium transport and surveillance aircraft – one of a series of product…

General Aviation News January 9, 2012

General Dynamics Awarded $23 Million Contract from Spirit AeroSystems for Composite Winglets

General Dynamics Armament and Technical Products, a business unit of General Dynamics (NYSE: GD), was awarded a $23 million contract by Spirit AeroSystems in Tulsa,…

Civilian aviation news September 2, 2009

Cessna Delivers First Citation X Retrofitted With Winglets

Cessna Aircraft Company, a Textron Inc. (NYSE: TXT) company, today announced the delivery of the first Cessna Citation X to be fitted with Elliptical Winglets….