Ultra low cost Ryanair announced the first installation of Split Scimitar Winglets in its fleet. The company estimates that more than 400 Boeing 737-800 aircraft will receive the new winglets. This modification will improve the aircraft's fuel efficiency by up to 1,5%, bringing Ryanair's annual fuel consumption to 65 million litres, and thus decreasing CO2 emissions by 165.000 tonnes.
As Ryanair grows to carry 225 million engers by fiscal 2026, this initiative will contribute to the airline's goal of achieving a net zero carbon footprint by 2050.
“As Europe's leading eco-efficient airline, we are leaders in sustainable aviation, as demonstrated by this investment in our fleet. Winglet technology helps us meet our ambitious environmental goals on our path to net zero emissions by 2050. We are impressed with APB's innovative winglet designs and look forward to installing them not only on this first aircraft, but on more than 400 aircraft to reduce further our emissions,” said Ryanair's Director of Sustainability, Thomas Fowler,
Meet the Split Scimitar Winglet
The new winglet concept gained a bigger name and more benefits, this new type of winglet brings up to 1% savings in spending on aviation kerosene. It allows the aircraft to have a greater cargo volume and also increases its flight range.
The word Split refers to two pieces or two parts, and the word Scimitar has the meaning of "scimitar" which is an Arabian sword that resembles this winglet model. It also served as a basis for studies and experiments on the winglet currently used on the new generation Boeing 737 MAX.
In Brazil, only GOL operates aircraft of the 737 family, some already have the Split Scimitar and preferably operated flights to the USA in the absence of the 737 MAX.
With information: Ryanair
