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The blended winglet is the most common type used today on both business and commercial jets.

August 26, 2024 • In the News

The Evolution of Winglet Design and Performance

All winglets are designed with the same goal: reduce drag, improve fuel efficiency and extend range. And they’re succeeding. Winglets are estimated to have saved billions of gallons of jet fuel. As leaders in the game since the 1990s, we are deeply familiar with the advancements and accomplishments in winglet technology across the aviation industry.… Read more »

June 12, 2024 • Blog

Connections, Organizations Propel Us Forward

Everyone in the business aviation industry appreciates the ability of aircraft to bring people together. The power to connect us also shows in the larger groups and organizations we work with; igniting passion to move us forward. Aviation Partners has long partnerships with some of the biggest and most impactful organizations in business and general… Read more »

February 21, 2024 • Blog

We’re Built on Improving Performance and Sustainability

The winglets we’ve produced for three decades are designed to improve performance. That means greater range, higher speeds and faster climbs for the Hawker, Falcon and Boeing jets fortunate enough to have them installed. Importantly, it also means lower carbon emissions and fuel burn – 7% less on Hawker 800s, for example. A commitment to… Read more »

January 25, 2024 • Press Release

Future Energy Global Launches Sustainable Aviation Fuel Market Accelerator with Aviation Partners Backing

World-class team of aviation, finance and climate experts create innovative financial ecosystem to accelerate production and uptake of SAF, facilitating aviation’s path to net zero DUBLIN, Ireland (23 January 2024) – Responding to the pressing need to decarbonize aviation, a world-class team of aviation, Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF) and climate experts, are creating a faster… Read more »

August 9, 2023 • In the News

GAMA Welcomes Aviation Partners as New Member

The General Aviation Manufacturers Association (GAMA) welcomed Aviation Partners and four others as members into the association. Membership in the international organization includes companies that meet a criteria of advancing the safety and interests of aviation, as well as demonstrating a high standard of corporate ethics. READ MORE  

July 3, 2023 • In the News

West Star Chattanooga Named Authorized Installation Center

West Star Aviation’s Chattanooga, TN facility was recently named as an Aviation Partners, Inc. (API) Authorized Winglet Installation Center for Falcon Aircraft. “API’s winglet installation relationship with West Star goes back almost 20 years, starting with the Hawkers at Grand Junction in 2004, and more recently the Falcons at East Alton in 2010,” said Aviation Partners president… Read more »

Owners looking to install Aviation Partners’ Blended Winglets should plan now to get their priority spot in 2023 or possibly 2024.

March 30, 2023 • Blog

Make MRO Plans Now for Winglet Priority Spots

For much of the last 24 months, the market for pre-owned aircraft has boomed. That’s great news for aircraft sellers, but that’s had a trickle-down effect for aircraft owners down the line for maintenance, repair and overhaul (MRO) services. Add in more aircraft flying more hours to a system already facing supply chain and skilled… Read more »

September 19, 2022 • Blog

What to Know When You’re Installing Winglets

The decision to install Aviation Partners’ Blended Winglets is easy. It’s the modification that increases your aircraft’s performance and range while reducing its carbon footprint. To assist you once you’ve made that decision, we surveyed MROs across the country to identify the next steps for the mod and what questions you should ask before proceeding.… Read more »

March 25, 2022 • In the News

Aviation Partners Eyes Next Bizav Winglet Project

Aviation Partners, developer of the blended winglets seen on business jets, including Falcons, Hawkers, and BBJs (and Boeing airliners), and the inspiration for the winglets many OEMs have since designed for their own jets—may soon add another aircraft to the list of models retrofittable with the fuel-saving devices. “We are in the early stages of… Read more »

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2024 Annual Members Event and Conference – Independent Falcon Aircraft Operators Association

Dallas, TX

October 22–October 24, 2024

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Las Vegas, NV

June 4–June 4, 2025

2025 NBAA White Plains Regional Forum

White Plains, NY

October 14–October 16, 2025

2025 NBAA-BACE

Las Vegas, NV

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