ORLANDO, Fla., Oct. 29, 2012 – BLR Aerospace has delivered its 500th Winglet System to its largest Winglet customer to date – the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA). In May, BLR announced that the FAA had purchased 18 Winglet Systems with light-emitting diode (LED) lights for installation on its King Air 300 fleet. BLR Winglet Systems are now in operation in 40 countries.
The FAA is in the process of installing its third set of Winglets as part of a larger fleet upgrade effort, and the first modified aircraft is flying. FAA personnel operate the King Airs from four U.S. locations for flight inspection of the nation’s system of navigation aids, airport lighting and instrument approach procedures.
“BLR could not be happier or more proud that the nation’s aviation authority has also become BLR’s 500th Winglet customer,” said Dave Marone, the company’s vice president of Sales and Marketing. “Winglets are now an important part of hundreds of successful operations worldwide.”
BLR representatives will be available to discuss and take orders for Winglet Systems and other performance-enhancing products during the National Business Aviation Association (NBAA) Annual Meeting and Convention, Exhibit #3566, Oct. 30–Nov. 1 in Orlando, Fla.
BLR offers a range of certified Winglet Systems 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 Hawker Beechcraft Corporation and are standard equipment on both 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.