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Airbus and Korean Air Aerospace: 1000th Sharklet delivery for the A-320 aircraft family

Toulouse, France - And 25 years of partnership

Airbus and Korean Air Aerospace Division (KAL-ASD) yesterday announced the handover of the 1,000th fuel-saving Sharklet for the A-320 aircraft Family and 25 years of partnership at a special ceremony at the Korean manufacturer’s facility in Busan. Sharklets are 2.4 metre tall wingtip devices for the A-320 Family that reduce fuel burn by up to four per cent or add extra flying range capability. O...

fra/pec - 1158477
Rome, Italy, 02/19/2014 16:35
AVIONEWS - World Aeronautical Press Agency

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