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The Embraer 175's Enhanced Winglets: How They Save Fuel
Since 2014, the E175 has carried enhanced winglets with a 45-degree design to improve fuel efficiency.
The History And Differences Between Airbus And Boeing Winglets
Winglets are a common feature found on many modern commercial aircraft types.
5 Fun Facts About The Airbus A350's Wingtips
Wingtips serve as tools to enhance aerodynamic performance.
Did You Know? Some Airbus A350s Sport Different Winglets
There are two different winglet designs on the A350. Can you spot the difference?
Why Do Aircraft Wingtips Point Upwards?
The winglets depict the upward-curling of bird features to gain efficiency.
How Much Do Winglets Cost & Can They Pay For Themselves Over Time?
Airlines like winglets because they save on fuel costs.
The Advantages Of Winglets On Private Jets
The slight curve at the end of certain jets' wings serves an important purpose.
Why Boeing Has Winglets And Airbus Has Sharklets
Comparing the designs of the two manufacturing powerhouses.
What Are The Most Important Parts Of An Aircraft's Wing?
While producing lift, modern wings aid in structural stability, maneuverability, and fuel storage.
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.
Ryanair Performs Its First Boeing 737-800 Winglet Retrofit
The Irish low-cost giant is investing more than $200 million to make its 737-800s more efficient.
What Was The First Airliner To Have Winglets?
Airbus and Boeing commercial airliners first showcased different wingtip devices in 1985.
How Various Surfaces On Modern Airliners Achieve Laminar Airflow
Modern airliners use specialized surface materials, coatings, and contours to achieve laminar flow on critical surfaces.
Why Does The Boeing 737 MAX Have Split Winglets?
A look at how they contribute towards the MAX's efficiency.
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The Dangers of Wake Turbulence And How It's Managed By Pilots
An aircraft that encounters the tip vortices of another aircraft, can experience something called wake turbulence.
WestJet Will Test Drag Reduction Tech On A Modified Boeing 737
WestJet will continue to work with Aero Design labs to determine further fleet implementation plans.
Why Winglets Are Typically Only Found On Larger Aircraft
Also looking at why some larger aircraft don't have them.
Why Do Boeing 777 Aircraft Not Have Winglets?
Certain later variants feature raked wingtips that offer similar benefits when it comes to reducing induced drag.
