The significantly reduced frictional resistance resulting from this modification will make the sub-fleet more than one percent more fuel-efficient and lower in emissions. Starting in the middle of the year, a total of twelve Boeing 777-300ERs will gradually be fitted with the riblet films developed jointly by Lufthansa Technik and BASF.
SWISS has decided to equip its entire Boeing long-haul fleet with the fuel-saving AeroSHARK surface technology.
Riblet films from Lufthansa Technik and BASF save more than one percent fuel and CO2
