Lufthansa Technik is preparing to certify its shark skin riblet technology for older-generation Airbus A330ceo aircraft. The technology, known as AeroSHARK, will soon be applied to the Airbus A330, making it the first Airbus model to benefit from this fuel-saving riblet surface innovation.

In collaboration with aviation technology partner BASF Coatings, Lufthansa Technik plans to secure approval specifically for the Airbus A330-200 and A330-300 variants. Certification will be pursued through a Supplemental Type Certificate (STC), enabling series modifications to the fuselage and nacelles of both aircraft types. For the Airbus A330ceo, Lufthansa Technik expects the AeroSHARK certification process to conclude in 2026.

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