Sun, Jan 31, 2021
Becomes Aviation Partners' Installation Partner In Europe
Aviation Partners, Inc. (API) announced that Oxford, UK based Volare Aviation has completed their first installation of the Blended Winglets retrofit on a Hawker 800XPi airplane, and is appointed an authorized installation partner for Hawker 800 series Blended Winglet retrofits in Europe.
API's Performance Enhancing Blended Winglets for the Hawker 800 series airplanes reportedly reduce drag by over seven percent at Long Range Cruise. This drag reduction increases range by 180 nautical miles or more, allows the airplane to cruise 15-18 knots faster; enables faster time-to-climb, can reduce or eliminate the need for step-climbs for many missions, and improves second segment climb. In addition, with its unique Scimitar Tip design, the API Blended Winglet retrofit gives the Hawker a dramatic new look.
"Current resale prices for the late-model 800XP and 800XPi aircraft have led to a renewed interest in the type; and we are certainly seeing that translate into an increase in Winglet sales", says API President Gary Dunn. "After a lengthy period without a European installer we chose Volare Aviation not only for their technical capability, but also their deep understanding of the Hawker market in the region. The first installation went very smoothly, and we are already working with Dustin Dryden and his team to complete two more installations in Q1."
Dustin Dryden, Founder and Chairman of Volare Aviation comments, "The capabilities of Aviation Partners Inc. in providing solutions which dramatically improve performance closely matches the Volare Aviation ethos, offering unrivalled customization of aircraft to meet our clients' needs. API's Blended Winglets offer both significant technical capabilities whilst also providing an opportunity for the modernization and stylization of aircraft which our clients own and seek improvements to. We are thrilled to be selected as API's installation partner for the European market, so we can provide both our insights and expertise as demand for the Hawker series continues to grow."
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