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AIRLINE NEWS

ANA Launches Boeing nificant milestone in our sustainability
strategy, in support of our broader goal
of reducing carbon emissions across our
777 with AeroSHARK fleet. We are proud to be the first airline
in the world to implement this innova-
tive technology to both passenger and
Technology ANA integrates AeroSHARK freighter version of the Boeing 777,
reinforcing our dedication to deliver-
Technology in the Boeing 777
fleet, enhancing fuel efficiency and ing excellence and reducing our carbon
footprint.”
reducing emissions. ANA will commence operations with
two Boeing 777 aircraft equipped with
riblet films. The airline aims to assess
the technology’s effectiveness in daily
operations. Following this, ANA plans
to extend its use to other aircraft of the
same type. This effort is part of the ANA
Group’s medium- to long-term environ-
mental strategy. Additionally, it aligns
with the broader “ANA Future Promise”
initiative, which focuses on achieving a
sustainable society and promoting ESG
management.
Dennis Kohr, senior vice president
corporate sales Asia Pacific at Lufthansa
Technik, said, “Drawing inspiration
from nature is deeply rooted in Japa-
nese arts and culture. Therefore, what
airline could be a better fit for our
BASF and Lufthansa Technik remain dedicated to advancing AeroSHARK to support more nature-inspired AeroSHARK than the
airlines in meeting their sustainability goals.
world-famous ‘Inspiration of Japan’?
We are delighted to extend our long-
ll Nippon Airways (ANA), Japan’s reducing properties. The film includes lasting and fruitful cooperation with All
Alargest airline, has introduced a new riblets, each about 50 micrometers in Nippon Airways onto a proven solution
addition to its fleet, a Boeing 777 fea- size. Under the guidance of Lufthansa to reduce their carbon footprint. I am
turing AeroSHARK technology. Known Technik, ANA’s MRO partner has applied confident that AeroSHARK will sup-
for its “FLYING HONU” Airbus A380s several hundred square meters of these port ANA in becoming an ever-greener
with turtle-themed designs, ANA has riblet films to JA771F’s fuselage. As a ‘Inspiration of Japan’.”
now expanded its marine life-inspired result, JA771F has resumed commer- Lufthansa Technik holds Supplemental
aircraft collection. The AeroSHARK cial service with its first AeroSHARK- Type Certificates (STCs) for AeroSHARK
surface technology, inspired by shark optimized flight from Tokyo-Narita to modifications on various Boeing 777
skin, reduces drag and improves fuel ef- Chicago-O’Hare. models. This technology is now being
ficiency. Notably, ANA is the first airline Despite its nearly invisible riblet mod- adopted by airlines worldwide. Cur-
to operate both passenger and freighter ification, AeroSHARK is anticipated to rently, approximately 20 long-haul
versions of the Boeing 777 equipped provide substantial fuel and emissions aircraft are operating with AeroSHARK.
with this innovative technology. savings. Specifically, the Boeing 777F Furthermore, this number continues to
The first modified Boeing 777F and 777-300ER aircraft will feature grow steadily.
(JA771F) began scheduled cargo flights the sharkskin-inspired film over almost BASF and Lufthansa Technik remain
today. ANA plans to extend AeroSHARK their entire fuselage. Consequently, dedicated to advancing AeroSHARK to
technology to a passenger aircraft each aircraft is projected to achieve support more airlines in meeting their
(JA796A) by next spring. This move annual savings of approximately 250 sustainability goals. Currently, efforts
demonstrates ANA’s commitment to metric tons of fuel and 800 metric tons are focused on expanding approvals to
investing in fuel-efficient technolo- of CO2. include additional aircraft types and
gies that lower emissions and enhance Kohei Tsuji, member of the board, ex- covering larger surface areas. Initial
sustainability. ecutive vice president, engineering and model calculations indicate that, at full
Developed jointly by Lufthansa Tech- maintenance center at ANA, said, “The expansion, sharkskin technology could
nik and BASF, AeroSHARK is a surface introduction of AeroSHARK technology reduce CO2 emissions by up to three
film modeled after sharkskin’s drag- on our Boeing 777 aircraft marks a sig- percent

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