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Airbus: Tigerair, first in Asia to retrofit A-320 aircraft with Sharklets

Toulouse, France - The work will be made by Sepang Aircraft Engineering in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia

Tigerair of Singapore unveiled the first A-320 aircraft to be retrofitted in Asia with Sharklets. Five A-320s have already been delivered to Tigerair with Sharklet-ready wings, with the retrofit work being undertaken by Sepang Aircraft Engineering in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. Sharklets are made from light-weight composites and are 2.4 meters tall. They are an option on new-build A-320 Family aircraft...

fra/pec - 1156307
Rome, Italy, 11/07/2013 12:12
AVIONEWS - World Aeronautical Press Agency

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