Air New Zealand first 767 winglets fitted.

[Joseph Saragozza.]

browsing through the net as you do and i came across this image of Air New Zealand first B767 ZK-NCG fitted with winglets.

it is interesting to notice how the logo has been applied to it unlike the other winglets on various aircraft throughout the fleet.
http://www.jetphotos.net/viewphoto.php?id=6611666

what are your thoughts?

[BradR]

Looks alright.

Probably quite prescient of NZ to order the winglets given they will be holding onto their 763s a lot longer now the 789 has be pushed out until 2013-14.

Brad

[phil.l]

Reported that it arrived HAECO Hong Kong sat 11 July for fitting of winglets, departed 12 July.

[Sam Chui]

A picture by Colin Hunter from NZ of the arrival scene

[Tim Bowrey]

Reported that it arrived HAECO Hong Kong sat 11 July for fitting of winglets

I think it was out of service alot longer than 2 days Phil. My mate from AKL said to ferried over there more than 2 weeks ago from memory. Dont quote me on it though.

[phil.l]

Tim you seem to be right, ZK-NCG arrived for maintenance at HAECO on June 8 and seen with winglets 8 july, probably test flown and seen on the 11 July by someone else.

[Stuart Trevena]

Hi,

If the winglets reduce fuel burn by even 4-5%, do you think Qantas will follow suit, given the delays to the B787 Program?

Stuart

[David Ramsay]

Media release from NZ

Arrival of new winglets in New Zealand

13 July 2009

Air New Zealand's first Boeing 767-300ER aircraft fitted with new blended winglets is due to land at Auckland International Airport this morning.

The airline estimates that it will save more than six million litres of fuel and 16,000 tonnes of carbon emissions annually with the installation of the new performance-enhancing blended winglets on its fleet of Boeing 767 aircraft.

The blended winglets, which have been developed by Aviation Partners Boeing, are 3.4 metre high wing-tip devices. They make the aircraft's wing more efficient by reducing drag, increasing lift and significantly improving fuel use and reducing emissions.

Air New Zealand General Manager Airline Operations Captain David Morgan said the installation of the blended winglets are part of Air New Zealand's on-going drive to be the world's most environmentally sustainable airline.

"Air New Zealand has been at the forefront of finding ways to minimise our environmental impact, examining every aspect of our flight operations to reduce carbon emissions by saving fuel. "

In addition to significant fuel savings and reduction in carbon emissions, the blended winglets provide additional commercial benefits for aircraft operating services on longer sectors including enabling the aircraft to climb faster and improving payload performance.

"In parallel we've also begun installing Zonal Dryers on our 767 fleet with this aircraft the first to have the system installed," says Captain Morgan.

The electrically-powered dryers, designed by CTT Systems in Sweden, reduce moisture trapped in the insulation between the aircraft's outer-skin and the cabin lining. They will remove around 200kgs of water from each aircraft, reducing weight, fuel consumption and most importantly reducing carbon emissions.

Each passenger exhales around 100 grams of water an hour and the cold outside temperatures at altitude generate significant condensation which is retained in the aircraft insulation.

"Through this environmental initiative we estimate the zonal dryers will save an additional 320,000 litres of fuel and 800 tonnes of carbon emissions annually across the fleet of five 767 aircraft," says Captain Morgan.


Ends

Issued by Air New Zealand Public Affairs

[Mike W]

Wow, the plane looks awesome (as do Austrian's and others) but especially with the Koru painted on them as well. :cool:

I agree with Andrew, I think for the best to be had from the winglets, longer flights are the go and that is the case with NZ, not so convinced with QF. It would be great if they did none the less.

BTW, what's the go with Jetphotos and those pop-ups? Even with pop-up protection. Usually I stay away from that site due to the annoyance but the Air NZ 767 proved worth an exception. Nice shot.

[BradR]

I doubt QF would be interested in the winglets given their 763s spend most of their time flying at comparatively low speeds between MEL, SYD and BNE.

Plane Talking on Crikey today has another report on the condition of QF's 763s. QF cannot afford the bad PR of keeping these ageing aircraft for too long. QF experienced this to a smaller degree with the 743s and everyone remembers how AN suffered as their 762s aged. If QF cannot replace their 763s with 787s they will need to look at a combination of A332s and 738s or maybe 739ERs.

Brad

[Damian N]

I think they look great with the winglets, especially with th koru. I suppose given the size/shape of the koru the 767 winglets allow it to be placed on and look good. I would think on a 744 it would look a bit silly as it would either dominate the whole winglet or be just too small.

[Ash W]

I think the fact the winglets are blended makes it look really good. Notice how the colour goes under the wing.

As for Qantas, as someone said most of their 767 flying now days is domestic so the benifit of the winglets would be reduced or maybe even have a negative impact. If they were still flying to Asia with them, then maybe it would be worth while.

[Tim Bowrey]

ZK-NCG opperated NZ105 AKL-SYD tonight. Will depart at 6:40ish as NZ106.

[Lee G]

Anyone who missed it, it's back today ops as 101/102 0830/1030

[Kent Broadhead]

Caught NK-ZCG departing this AM - very pretty, for a 763.

Also saw at least 1/3 of the QF 763 fleet, arriving or departing in a period of less than an hour.

Kent

[Jason H]

I saw this a/c land in AKL yesterday around 1.15pm; we taxied past it and it was stopped on a unused taxiway near the end of runway 05R, engines running. Not sure what it was doing. It looks very strange, though I think the 757 look better with the winglets.

[Mark Harrington]

Looks good. But it kind of ruins that awesome 767 look about it. It kind of looks like a fat 738.

[NickN]

That has to be one of the best looking aircraft in the world. The 763 is fantastic but with winglets just amazing.

[Nigel C]

ZK-NCK departed tonight as NZ106 also with winglets fitted.

[NickN]

-NCK was in on the 22/08 with winglets done. Not its first visit since they were fitted.

[Mike W]

http://www.flightglobal.com/articles/2009/10/13/333364/air-new-zealand-forecasts-more-fuel-savings-with-767.html

By Greg Waldron

The blended winglets on Air New Zealand's Boeing 767-300ER aircraft are expected to help the carrier enjoy 19% higher fuel savings than forecast.

The winglets were initially expected to save more than six million litres of fuel annually, but this will increase to more than seven million litres per year, says Air New Zealand.

This should result in 18,400 tonnes less in annual carbon emissions, it adds.

Four of the carrier's five 767s have been equipped with the winglets, which were developed by Aviation Partners Boeing.

The blended winglets are 3.4 meter high win-tip devices, and make an aircraft's wing more efficient by reducing drag.

[Brandon Giacomin]

ZK-NCI is the only aircraft not equipped with winglets.

[Sarah C]

The winglets look great on the 763's. Board member Sam Chui has yet again captured an great angle of it: :D

http://www.airliners.net/photo/Air-New-Zealand/Boeing-767-319/ER/1618326/M/

[Greg McDonald]

And here's an even better angle from some time ago..

http://www.jetphotos.net/viewphoto.php?id=6687019&nseq=42

[Mike W]

Those are way cool. it's a shame it's taken so long into the 767's lifespan we won't see more on other Airlines like QF.

The NZ examples are particularly nice looking though. :cool: