Winglets to Improve GOLs Aircraft Performancetitle
SAO PAULO, Dec. 29 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- GOL Linhas Aereas
Inteligentes (NYSE: GOL and Bovespa: GOLL4), Brazils low-fare, low-cost
airline, will equip its new Boeing 737-800 Next Generation aircraft with
Blended Winglets to reduce the Companys fuel costs and significantly improve
airplane performance during take-off and landing on short runways.
Additional Blended Winglet benefits include reduced engine maintenance
costs, quieter and more environmentally friendly operations, and a distinctly
high-tech image. As GOL operates its 737NGs at one of the highest utilization
rates in the industry, an average of 14 block hours per day, the Company
expects the Blended Winglets will save the Company approximately 3% to 4% per
aircraft annually in its fuel requirements.
"The GOL brand is synonymous with innovation and value in the Brazilian
domestic airline market," says Aviation Partners Boeing Vice President of
Sales, Patrick LaMoria. "Blended Winglet Technology will help GOL keep
operating costs low while maximizing flexibility and payload capacity, even
out of the more challenging airports in its rapidly growing route system."
About Aviation Boeing Partners
Aviation Partners Boeing is a joint venture of Aviation Partners, Inc. and
The Boeing Company created to develop and market performance enhancing wingtip
devices for Boeing aircraft. Their patented Blended Winglets are available
for 737 Next Generation aircraft, 737 Classic aircraft as well as the Boeing
757-200. Activities are also underway to develop and certify wingtip devices
for the Boeing 717, 767-300ER, and 777-200ER along with the heritage Douglas
MD-80 aircraft.
About GOL Linhas Aereas Inteligentes
GOL Linhas Aereas Inteligentes, a low cost, low fare airline, is one of
the most profitable and fastest growing airlines in the industry worldwide.
GOL currently offers over 420 daily flights to 45 major business and travel
destinations in Brazil, Argentina, and Bolivia, with substantial expansion
opportunities. GOLs growth plans include increasing frequencies in existing
markets and adding service to additional markets in both Brazil and other
high-traffic South American travel destinations. GOLs shares are listed on
the NYSE and the Bovespa. GOL: here everyone can fly!
For more information, flight times and fares, please access our site at
http://www.voegol.com.br
