Aircraft
Airbus Unveils A380plus Concept
Split winglets and other aerodynamic improvements promise a 4 percent fuel burn improvement
Airbus announced today its A380plus concept, featuring split winglets and other enhancements adding an estimated cost-per-seat benefit of 13 percent, according to Airbus. (Photo: Airbus)
Airbus announced today its A380plus concept, featuring split winglets and other enhancements adding an estimated cost-per-seat benefit of 13 percent, according to Airbus. (Photo: Airbus)

Airbus on Sunday revealed a development study for an enhanced A380 called the A380plus that features new split winglets, measuring 4.7 meters in height, and a so-called "downlet" that measures 1.2 meters. The new winglet appears on the fourth A380 test aircraft, on display at the show.