Wednesday, March 23, 2011

BOEING HELPS UNITED AIRLINES INCREASING ITS 777 FLEET EFFICIENCY!!

United airlines & boeing announced the installment of new software package that aims to increse its customers 777-fleet efficiency!

The package, to be installed on 52 United Airlines 777s, is expected to reduce fuel spending per airplane by about $200,000 annually (assuming $100 per barrel crude oil prices), according to Boeing estimates.

Continental Airlines, which merged with United Airlines last year, was among the first airlines to sign up for the package, agreeing to outfit 20 777s in 2007.

The 777 Performance Improvement Package improves the airplane's aerodynamics through a software change to enable a drooped aileron, a ram air system improvement and the installation of improved wing vortex generators.


Eighteen airlines with fleets totaling more than 350 airplanes have ordered the 777 Performance Improvement Package, which is focused on the 777-200, -200ER (extended range) and -300 models, accounting for more than 500 airplanes. The upgrades are incorporated in the newer 777 models, the 777-200LR (longer range), -300ER and Freighter, during factory production.

Boeing continues to work with customers to optimize fuel efficiency and other performance benefits for its in-service fleet, through both aftermarket upgrades and operational improvements.

airbus corporation which restricts the conversion of a320 fleets to its upgraded neo version ,has to search for options to comfort their customers.
 

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