N4 Via Merrick Rd 234 #1 Posted March 2, 2013 The New York-based carrier unveiled its first A320 with sharklets — Airbus’ fuel saving wing tip devices — last week at John F. Kennedy International Airport. According to Airbus, the sharklets improve the plane’s aerodynamics with a fuel burn reduction of up to four percent, allowing increased range and payload capability."We feel the sharklets are a prudent investment in our fleet, our environment and our people that will maximize performance and efficiency, while minimizing our carbon footprint,” said Dave Barger, CEO of JetBlue.Delivery of the sharklets to JetBlue will begin in 2014. More Read more at: http://www.aviationtoday.com/the-checklist/JetBlue-to-Retrofit-Entire-A320-Fleet-with-Sharklets_78588.html#.UTFwA6KgCSo 1 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
XcelsiorBoii4888 1,242 #2 Posted March 2, 2013 Just gave me more reasons to love jetBlue! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
User 2,251 #3 Posted March 2, 2013 It may look different, but it works. Props to Jetblue and Airbus! I love 'em both! 1 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SevenEleven 2,439 #4 Posted March 2, 2013 Always a fan of planes sporting winglets. (That's what they are) Whoever came up with the idea is rolling around in tons of dough, if not his grave. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
