EVERETT, WA, Sept. 20, 2007 — With certification pending for performance-enhancing winglets for King Air 90 aircraft, BLR Aerospace today announced the delivery of its 100th winglet ship set. “The 100th delivery is an important milestone that underscores the strong and growing demand for Winglet Systems,” said Dave Marone, BLR’s director of Sales and Marketing. “This is an exceptional technology that continues to gain speed.”
BLR (Exhibit 5851) will begin taking orders for King Air 90 winglet Systems at the upcoming National Business Aircraft Association convention in Atlanta, Ga., Sept. 25-27. A limited number of production slots will be offered on a first-come, first-serve basis. Certification is expected in Spring 2008.
The company already produces performance-enhancing Winglet Systems for Super King Air 200s and King Air 300s, and King Air operators have warmly received the technology since it was introduced two years ago.
Winglet Systems deliver a range of benefits, including increased cruise speed and vertical rate of climb, reduced drag and fuel consumption, and improved handling qualities.
These performance improvements are a direct result of an increase in effective wingspan and associated increase in aspect ratio combined with the beneficial impact of the winglet acting as a physical pressure barrier, conserving valuable lift.
An extensive network of dealers worldwide facilitates the winglet order and installation process.
BLR designs, develops, manufactures and markets airframe aerodynamic enhancements for fixed-wing and rotary-wing aircraft. BLR’s 17-year history of aerodynamic innovation has produced over 60 FAA STC approvals for after-market aircraft modifications. The company’s primary product lines involve airflow manipulation technologies; vortex generators, winglets, tail boom strakes, and specially designed products all aimed at improving aircraft performance.