What are Blended Winglets*?
- A more efficient way of introducing effective wingspan
- An aerodynamic method used to reduce drag and improve performance
- Blending the winglet into the wing reduces the wingtip vortex, further reducing drag and improving performance
Winglets Save Airlines Money —
An Interview with Joe Clark and Jason Paur on PNR 11/22/06
* Blended Winglet Technology was patented in 1994 by Dr. Bernie Gratzer, Chief of Aerodynamics at Aviation Partners – Patent No. 5348253
