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UPS: its B-767 aircraft fleet with the new winglets

Milan, Italy - It currently operates 54 airplanes

UPS has unveiled a new look for its flagship Boeing 767 aircraft fleet by adding winglets as a part of its sustainability efforts to save fuel and reduce emissions These wingtip devices, which are arrow-shaped surfaces attached to the tip of each wing, enhance the overall efficiency of the aircraft, saving fuel by reducing drag while also lowering noise emissions by improving take-off performance....

fra/pec - 1152077
Rome, Italy, 05/13/2013 15:53
AVIONEWS - World Aeronautical Press Agency

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