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Decarbonization project

Ryanair Split Scimitar Winglets Retrofit

This project is under development in Ireland.

Status
Under development
Estimated reduction
165,000 tCO2e a year
Countries
Ireland
Sector
Transport and logistics
Announced
Not stated
Expected start
2023

About this project

The description is as the source gives it.

Ryanair is retrofitting its Boeing 737 NG fleet with Split Scimitar Winglets developed with Aviation Partners Boeing to improve aerodynamic efficiency. The project covers over 400 aircraft and began in early 2023. It reduces fuel burn and emissions through own fleet operations. Evidence: "This modification will improve aircraft fuel efficiency by up to 1.5%, reducing Ryanair's annual fuel consumption by 65 million litres and ..." — https://corporate.ryanair.com/news/ryanair-cuts-carbon-emissions-by-165000-tonnes-with-winglet-retrofit/

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