Maintenance and Modifications
BizJet Delivers BBJ with Split-scimitar Winglet Mod
This was the sixth split-scimitar modification to be installed on a BBJ.
The Aviation Partners split-scimitar winglet improves aircraft performance–reducing drag and increasing range–compared with the blended winglet, claims the company.
The Aviation Partners split-scimitar winglet improves aircraft performance–reducing drag and increasing range–compared with the blended winglet, claims the company.

BizJet International has delivered a BBJ after installing Aviation Partners split-scimitar winglets. The modification was completed in three and a half weeks, BizJet said.

According to the company, the split-scimitar winglet redefines the aerodynamics of the existing blended winglet. The retrofit provides a drag reduction and corresponding range increase of 2 percent or more for long-range BBJ operators. This was the sixth set of the winglets to be installed on a BBJ and the first by BizJet.