Tamarack Aerospace has installed its Active Winglets on three Cessna Citation Jets at the new Tamarack European Installation Centre based at London-Oxford Airport, UK.
Two sets of Active Winglets were purchased for install by Sovereign Business Jets. Tamarack has completed the first installation on a CJ2, with the second installation on a CJ1 due for completion in early November. The third set of Active Winglets were purchased by a private CJ1 owner, due for installation in November as well.
“The installation has gone smoothly and has been surprisingly speedy – just seven days from start to finish,” said Garry Chalmers, managing director of Sovereign Business Jets. “The performance benefits and the stylish looks of the winglets made this an easy decision for us.”
Tamarack Aerospace founder and CEO Nick Guida said, “From the early days of Tamarack, I’ve had the dream of offering our high quality, customer-centric service to our growing fleet.
“We’re seeing more demand as word spreads about how the Active Winglet modification saves up to 33% of fuel usage, cuts down on noise pollution with shorter runways needs for take-offs and landings and provides safer and smooth flight.”
Tamarack Aerospace produces aftermarket winglets with its Atlas Active Winglet technology. Traditional winglets require structural reinforcement of the wing, increasing the aircraft’s weight and thus decreasing the benefit of winglets. Tamarack has solved this problem using load alleviation.
Atlas technology also enables a wing extension, which, when combined with Tamarack’s winglets, deliver more benefits including:
- Double-digit fuel savings
- Payload increase
- Range increase
- Better climb performance
- Smoother ride smoothing
- Quick install – no reinforcing required.
