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Airbus: AirAsia becomes first operator of Sharklet equipped A-320 airplane (VIDEO)

Toulouse, France - These newly designed wing-tip devices reduce fuel burn and emissions

Airbus has delivered the first A-320 airplane equipped with Sharklets on December 21 to AirAsia, which becomes the first operator of the new fuel-saving large wing tip devices. Sharklets are an option on new-build A-320 Family aircraft, and are standard on all members of the A320neo Family. Sharklets are made from light-weight composites and are 2.4 metres tall. These newly designed wing-tip devices...

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Rome, Italy, 12/21/2012 17:15
AVIONEWS - World Aeronautical Press Agency

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