A320 Upgrades Should Produce 4%-5% Fuel Saving, Leahy Says

Airbus officials believe they can achieve a 4%-5% fuel savings improvement for A320 aircraft built after 2008 through the introduction of winglets and various other aerodynamic and engine tweaks that are currently being tested. The company is expected to firm its plans for winglets and other...

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