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"Winglets" vertical fins added to wing tips have also reduced fuel burn for jets.
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Winglets are structures that rise from the end of the wings to reduce the loss of air flow at the end of the wings and can reduce fuel burn by about 3%.
JetBlue Orders 40 A320neo Aircraft Susan Carey 2011
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Baked Chicken Winglets with Paul's Barbecue Sauce - Cut chicken wings in half into winglets, then bake as described in this recipe and serve with barbecue sauce.
Birthday Party for a 12-Year Old Girl aka TBTAM 2008
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(Winglets essentially extend the tip of an aircraft's wings.)
Sticking to the Diet 2008
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FARNBOROUGH, England, July 21/PRNewswire/-- Air China, the largest international carrier of China, has ordered Blended Winglets for 30 Boeing Next Generation 737 aircraft which deliver beginning in 2011.
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APB estimates that Blended Winglets have saved airlines worldwide more than
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"Air China sees beyond the cost of the purchase and focuses more on the long-lasting benefits which Winglets provide."
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"Blended Winglets are a visible reminder of the commitment to do just that."
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Their experience operating with Blended Winglets has convinced the airline that the technology is effective and enduring.
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Air China's investment in Blended Winglets will reduce fuel requirements while improving payload capability.
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