Aeromexico

Mexican flag carrier Aerovias de Mexico (Aeromexico) has placed an order with Aviation Partners Boeing (APB) for Split Scimitar Winglets for the airline’s Boeing Next-Generation 737-800 jets.

APB’s new Split Scimitar Winglet is an improved version of the Blended Winglet, equipped with the latest computational fluid dynamic technology for enhanced aerodynamics.

Built on existing Blended Winglet structure, the Split Scimitar model features new strengthened spars, aerodynamic scimitar tips and a large ventral strake.

APB sales and marketing director Christopher Stafford said: "With this order, Aeromexico will further enhance the performance of its Boeing 737-800s, yielding significant fuel savings throughout its network and additional payload on long-haul routes."

Earlier this month, APB received FAA certification for the Split Scimitar Winglets, and will develop and certify the Split Scimitar Winglet System for several versions of the Boeing Next-Generation 737 series of aircraft.

"The installation of these winglets will generate close to 170,000l of annual fuel savings per aircraft."

These variants include the structurally provisioned and non-provisioned 737-700, 737-800, Boeing Business Jets, the structurally provisioned 737-900 and the 737-900ER.

Aeromexico is currently installing the Split Scimitar Winglets on 13 of its Boeing Next-Generation 737-800 aircraft.

Aeromexico chief operating officer Corneel Koster said: "The installation of these highly innovative winglets will generate close to 170,000l of annual fuel savings per aircraft."

According to APB, Scimitar Winglet Systems on a 737-800 will save Aeromexico over 55,000gal of jet fuel per aircraft annually; carbon emissions will also be reduced to 530t per aircraft a year.

In addition, the enhancement will provide Aeromexico with an incremental payload on several of its long-haul 737-800 operations such as Mexico City to Lima, Peru and Caracas, Venezuela.

Image: A depiction of Aeromexico’s Boeing 737-800 aircraft with Split Scimitar Winglets. Photo: courtesy of PRNewsFoto/Aviation Partners Boeing.

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