LAS VEGAS, Nev., Oct. 22, 2013 — BLR Aerospace recently delivered its 600th Winglet System to Bssx
Administradora e Participacoes Ltda of São Paulo, Brazil. The Winglet System was installed on a King Air 200 GT at
Banyan Air Service in Fort Lauderdale, Fla. Banyan is a BLR Aerospace dealer. The milestone sale was brokered by
Alex Fischetti, Director of Aircraft Sales for Aircraft Sales of Brazil Ltda.
“My client needs to land on short fields and wanted a better safety margin,” Fischetti said. “We also saw value in better
climb performance and fuel efficiency so he can fly longer legs — a common requirement in Brazil.” After researching
options and speaking to BLR Winglet operators, Fischetti and his client concluded that, “the BLR Winglet System will
help us accomplish all of these things and will enhance resale value.”
“BLR is proud to reach this important milestone, and to bring the aerodynamic benefits of Winglet technology to the
King Air community,” said Dave Marone, the company’s vice president of Sales and Marketing. “Winglets continue to
be an important part of successful operations worldwide, including in Brazil and throughout Latin America.”
BLR representatives will be available to discuss and take orders for Winglet Systems during the National Business
Aviation Association (NBAA) Annual Meeting and Convention, Exhibit C7034, Oct. 22–24 in Las Vegas, Nev.
BLR offers a range of certified Winglet Systems, with certified performance improvements, for King Air 90, 200, and
300 aircraft models. In addition to supporting aftermarket customers, BLR Winglet Systems have been incorporated
into production by the Original Equipment Manufacturer Beechcraft Corporation and are standard equipment on the
King Air 90 GTx and 250. The King Air B200GT Ultimate Performance Package, available as a fielded fleet retrofit,
also incorporates the Winglet System and certified runway performance improvements while delivering an increase in
maximum mach operating speed. Certified runway performance for the King Air 90 Series is anticipated shortly after
the FAA returns to full operational strength.
Winglet Systems enhance aerodynamics and safety for the King Airs on which they are installed, and deliver a range of
handling and operational benefits, including reductions in runway length requirements, up to a 5 percent reduction in
fuel consumption, and LED lighting upgrades. In addition, Winglet Systems deliver 100 percent return on investment as
documented in the Aircraft Bluebook-Price Digest. Winglets increase wingspan (by three feet five inches) as well as
wing aspect ratio, lowering induced drag. Winglets also act as a physical pressure barrier, which conserves valuable lift
at the outboard extremities. Safety is enhanced through improvements to handling, OEI climb, and slow flight.
About BLR Aerospace
BLR Aerospace is fully devoted to performance innovation. With products now on more than 5,000 helicopters and
airplanes worldwide, and endorsed by industry leading OEMs such as Bell Helicopter and Beechcraft Corporation, we
back our superior designs with unsurpassed manufacturing quality. Note: BLR is no longer known as Boundary Layer
Research and appreciates the news media’s support in accurately using the BLR Aerospace name.