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Etihad Airways chooses the Sharklets for its new Airbus A-320 aircraft

Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates - Solution useful to save fuel

Etihad Airways signed a contract with Airbus for the installation of the Sharklets (a particular kind of winglet utilized only by the European manufacturer) on its 17 A-320 aircraft on order. It is a solution that grants a consistent fuel saving: the Sharklets-equipped aircraft will be delivered from the third quarter in 2013. Winglets are devices which improves the efficiency of fixed-wing...

AVIONEWS - World Aeronautical Press Agency - 1141775
Rome, Italy, 06/06/2012 17:54
AVIONEWS - World Aeronautical Press Agency

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