[May 22, 2013] United Parcel Service adds winglets to Boeing 767 fleet Tweet May 22, 2013 (Datamonitor via COMTEX) -- United Parcel Service, Inc., or UPS, a package delivery company, has unveiled a new look for its Boeing 767 fleet by adding winglets as a part of its sustainability efforts to save fuel and reduce emissions. The wingtip devices, which are arrow-shaped surfaces attached to the tip of each wing, saving fuel by reducing drag while also lowering noise emissions by improving take-off performance. The modifications will save UPS more than six million gallons of fuel each year and reduce carbon dioxide emissions by more than 62,000 metric tons. UPS estimates approximately a four percent fuel savings on each 767 flight, the company reported. UPS continues to lead the industry in sustainable business practices," said David Abney, UPS COO. "With the widest portfolio of services in the industry, we are constantly looking for ways to reduce emissions, and drive down operating costs so our customers have the solutions they need to compete in a global economy. These winglets are a perfect example of sustainability in action. They are good business and good stewardship." The company plans to have winglets on all 767 aircraft by the end of 2014. Winglets are already installed on UPS's 747, and MD-11 fleets, and the A300-600 has a similar device called a wingtip fence. The modifications will add approximately five and a half feet of span to each wing, and each winglet is 11 feet tall. Aircraft weight will increase by nearly 3,000 pounds due to the weight of the winglets and the extensive structural reinforcement of the wing structure, the company added. http://www.datamonitor.com Republication or redistribution, including by framing or similar means, is expressly prohibited without prior written consent. Datamonitor shall not be liable for errors or delays in the content, or for any actions taken in reliance thereon [ Back To TMCnet.com's Homepage ]