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Old 10-30-2016 | 02:12 PM
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Originally Posted by BMEP100
I Can't believe the fuel savings from adding this little droop tip would offset the cost of installation and downtime, especially considering the remaining lifespan of the airframe. I smell a brother in law rat, or just a bogus story. Usually the company makes some fan fare announcement about this kind of stuff.. Believe it when I see it.
It was mentioned in one of the recent fleet newsletters.
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Old 10-31-2016 | 04:14 AM
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Originally Posted by pilot772
It was mentioned in one of the recent fleet newsletters.
You're right; I forgot.

Short version:

757RR, as stated. Will not have curb-feelers like 737. Instead, has small scimitar on top of the existing winglet (winglet for a winglet?), and a minor extension to the trailing edge of the wing, over the last 2 ft or so of span. (A couple of inches or so).
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