In what will be its first widespread commercial use, Split Scimitar Winglets have officially been giving the go-ahead to grace United Boeing 737-800s all across the country. While winglets themselves ...

Boeing calls the odd-looking upturned wing tips on aircraft "blended winglets," Airbus calls them "sharklets" and Southwest Airlines, in ads, simply calls them "little doohickeys." Whatever the name, ...

Boeing calls the odd-looking, upturned wingtips on aircraft “blended winglets.” Airbus calls them “sharklets.” And Southwest Airlines, in ads, simply calls them “little doohickeys.” Whatever the name, ...

NASA's innovation in aviation technology continues with the development of "Digital Winglets," a software designed to enhance real-time flight paths for increased efficiency and fuel savings. The ...

Results show that, were the winglet to enter series production today, these processes could lower manufacturing costs by approximately 20% – producing a cost effective winglet with a lower parts count ...

One of the world's most iconic carriers,Delta Air Lines, continues to invest in its aircraft capabilities and performance. The Atlanta-based carrier favorsSplit Scimitar Wingletson its Boeing 737-800 ...

Winglets allow small gains to compound into huge savings on long-haul routes.