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Split Scimitar winglets can now be installed on all Boeing 737-800 and 737-900ER aircraft. All remaining commercial and private variants of the 737 Next-Generation aircraft are scheduled to be certified by May of 2015.
The unique feature of the Split Scimitar winglet is that it uses the existing blended winglet, but adds new aerodynamic scimitar tips and a large ventral strake. The SSWs can save up to 60,000 gallons of fuel per aircraft per year.
Wingtip devices (winglets) increase the lift generated at the wingtip by smoothing the airflow across the upper wing near the tip and reduce the lift-induced drag caused by wingtip vortices, improving lift-to- drag ratio, thus increases fuel efficiency and hence range.
A blended winglet is attached to the wing with smooth curve instead of a sharp angle and is intended to reduce interference drag at the wing/winglet junction.
Aviation Partners Boeing is a Seattle based joint venture between Aviation Partners and Boeing.
Since launching the SSW program early last year, APB has taken orders and options for 1,657 systems. Over the last 10 years, APB has sold nearly 8,000 Blended Winglet Systems. More than 5,300 Blended Winglet Systems are now in service with over 200 airlines in more than 100 countries. APB estimates that Blended Winglets have saved airlines worldwide 4.5 billion gallons of jet fuel to-date thus eliminating over 47 million tons of carbon dioxide emissions.
