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BizJet Delivers BBJ with Split-scimitar Winglet Mod
By: David A. Lombardo
Caption: This was the sixth split-scimitar modification to be installed on a BBJ.
Word Count: 125
BizJet International has delivered a BBJ after installing Aviation Partners split-scimitar winglets. The modification was completed in three and a half weeks, BizJet said.
According to the company, the split-scimitar winglet redefines the aerodynamics of the existing blended winglet. The retrofit provides a drag reduction and corresponding range increase of 2 percent or more for long-range BBJ operators. This was the sixth set of the winglets to be installed on a BBJ and the first by BizJet.
“Our team delivered this product a week ahead of schedule,” said Roy Lischinsky, BizJet’s vice president of operations. “BizJet was selected to perform this work package because of the customer’s confidence in our ability to accomplish the work faster than quoted.”