Austrian Airlines reveals first Austrian Boeing B767 fitted with winglets

This leads to significantly lower fuel consumption and accordingly a reduction in costs, as well as an improved environment protection. Austrian Airlines is the first European airline to convert four aircraft from its Boeing B767 fleet to use the new technology, placing it in a pioneering position. Since Austrian Airlines agreed the conversion deadlines at an early stage, Austrian now enjoys clear competitive advantage over other carriers. Three of its aircraft will be converted as early as May-09.

Chief Operations Officer of the Executive Board of the Austrian Airlines Group, Dr. Peter Malanik, said the following about the measure: ‘By using winglets, we are caring for our environment and at the same time cutting back our fuel costs. We are doing pioneering work in Europe in this field, working on the basis that we will be able to save some 1,000 tons of kerosene a year on every aircraft converted. We are also increasing the range of the aircraft by around 670 km per flight, and can raise the payload to certain destinations by up to five tons. Our Boeing 767 fleet is distinguished by its ability to provide both the best possible passenger comfort and cutting-edge technology.’

(c) Centre for Asia Pacific Aviation. Date posted: 30-Mar-09

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