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reffado wrote:Copa is also in the process of retrofitting theirs, AFAIK. As for AA and FR, if they haven't yet, I don't think they will. But I'm also interested in hearing more knowledgeable opinions on it.
jnev3289 wrote:Would any future blank sheet aircraft come with Scimitar-like winglets standard since they seem to undoubtedly aid in fuel efficiency?
jnev3289 wrote:Would any future blank sheet aircraft come with Scimitar-like winglets standard since they seem to undoubtedly aid in fuel efficiency?
SkyVoice wrote:Would one of you please be so kind as to post a pic of a Split Scimitar winglet so that this "armchair CEO" knows what you are posting about? Thank you in advance!
SkyVoice wrote:Would one of you please be so kind as to post a pic of a Split Scimitar winglet so that this "armchair CEO" knows what you are posting about? Thank you in advance!
pdp wrote:SkyVoice wrote:Would one of you please be so kind as to post a pic of a Split Scimitar winglet so that this "armchair CEO" knows what you are posting about? Thank you in advance!
There are the various designs here: http://www.b737.org.uk/winglets.htm
There seem to be two variants, the more "swoopy" NG design and the straighter MAX design.
JannEejit wrote:How many 757 operators have adopted the new scimitar winglet tip ? I only note Icelandair and United so far. Was there ever a plan to make the 757 version a full split version like the 737 or was it only ever going to adopt the 'bat wing tip' ? I'm assuming relatively low fuel costs and imminent retirement of many 757 fleets are stopping this enhancement from selling as well as the original 757 blended winglet has.
JannEejit wrote:How many 757 operators have adopted the new scimitar winglet tip ? I only note Icelandair and United so far. Was there ever a plan to make the 757 version a full split version like the 737 or was it only ever going to adopt the 'bat wing tip' ? I'm assuming relatively low fuel costs and imminent retirement of many 757 fleets are stopping this enhancement from selling as well as the original 757 blended winglet has.
452QX wrote:JannEejit wrote:How many 757 operators have adopted the new scimitar winglet tip ? I only note Icelandair and United so far. Was there ever a plan to make the 757 version a full split version like the 737 or was it only ever going to adopt the 'bat wing tip' ? I'm assuming relatively low fuel costs and imminent retirement of many 757 fleets are stopping this enhancement from selling as well as the original 757 blended winglet has.
I recall seeing some Delta 757s with the new tip
JannEejit wrote:I just had a quick look at the APB product page and can find no references to the 757 Scimitar product, only traditional blended winglets. Have they taken it 'off market' ?
http://www.aviationpartnersboeing.com/p ... prices.php
pdp wrote:
There seem to be two variants, the more "swoopy" NG design and the straighter MAX design.
Acey wrote:Canadian carrier WestJet has a sizable -800 scimitar fleet, with almost all of their 48 frames equipped.
jnev3289 wrote:Would any future blank sheet aircraft come with Scimitar-like winglets standard since they seem to undoubtedly aid in fuel efficiency?
leleko747 wrote:pdp wrote:
There seem to be two variants, the more "swoopy" NG design and the straighter MAX design.
AFAIK, the Split Scimitar Winglet is the one used in the 737NG.
It's a retrofit for the Blended Winglet and is manufactured by Aviation Partners.
The winglet used on the 737 MAX is the AT Winglet (AT = Advanced Technology).
It is manufactured by Boeing. While it looks similar to the SSW, it's not the same.
Anyone, please feel free to correct me if i'm wrong
BWIAirport wrote:leleko747 wrote:pdp wrote:
There seem to be two variants, the more "swoopy" NG design and the straighter MAX design.
AFAIK, the Split Scimitar Winglet is the one used in the 737NG.
It's a retrofit for the Blended Winglet and is manufactured by Aviation Partners.
The winglet used on the 737 MAX is the AT Winglet (AT = Advanced Technology).
It is manufactured by Boeing. While it looks similar to the SSW, it's not the same.
Anyone, please feel free to correct me if i'm wrong
Nope, you nailed it on the head.
Also I appreciate your signature line
BWIAirport wrote:Nope, you nailed it on the head.
Also I appreciate your signature line
saab805 wrote:
GKN and Korean Air actually manufacture the new AT Winglet for Boeing.
VSMUT wrote:Winglets, especially those found on the A320, 737, 767 and 757, are solutions to an imperfect wing. A properly designed wing doesn't need them.