The Boeing Co. says new wing tips for the re-engined 737 MAX will cut fuel consumption even better than existing winglet technology.

Boeing gave a new twist Wednesday to its design for the forthcoming 737 MAX jet: A raked, "dual feather" winglet concept that it says will provide an extra 1.5 percent fuel efficiency improvement.

All of the weight reductions and aero efficiency gains for the 787 improved fuel economy by 20% compared to the 767, its ...

The Boeing 737-900ER engines, at times, are unable to generate enough thrust for a safe takeoff at particular airports. Airports and authorities that wish to see the 737-900ER must determine that it ...

Southwest Airlines flew its first regularly scheduled passenger flight on a Boeing 737 outfitted with "split scimitar winglets" on a Phoenix-to-Denver flight Thursday. The Boeing 737-800 aircraft ...

A United Airlines Boeing 737-800 aircraft retrofitted with the new Split Scimitar winglet took its maiden flight yesterday in Everett, WA. The next generation winglet improves on the existing ...

Southwest Airlines has ordered split scimitar winglets for its Boeing Next-Generation 737-800 jets. The Dallas-based airline ordered 85 of the new winglets from Seattle-based Aviation Partners ...

United Airlines has installed split scimitar winglets to its Boeing 737-800 plane and took it for a test flight. It was a successful run and the airline has decided to implement the winglets on ...

Jet2 is expecting to complete a winglet modification programme for its Boeing 737-800 fleet this summer. The UK leisure ...

Boeing Co has designed a new winglet for its upcoming 737 MAX, a step the plane-maker says will provide greater fuel efficiency than originally promised for the upgrade of its best-selling narrowbody.

Blended winglets from Aviation Partners Boeing made their official debut on a commercial 737-800 in 2001, when the first plane entered revenue service with German carrier Hapag-Lloyd Flug.

A supplier will build winglets for Boeing's new 737 MAX airliner in the Puget Sound Area, Boeing announced Monday. Winglets are curved tips at the end of wings that reduce fuel use. Boeing has ...