What Happened
Innovative AeroSHARK Technology Promises Efficiency Gains for Long Haul Flights
Lufthansa Technik is on the cusp of securing approval to modify Airbus A330-200s and A330-300s with AeroSHARK, a shark skin inspired film designed to enhance aircraft efficiency. The technology, which reduces drag and lowers fuel consumption and CO₂ emissions, has already been certified for Boeing 777 aircraft and has been adopted by several carriers, including LATAM, SWISS, and Lufthansa. A Discover Airlines A330 is set to become the first Airbus aircraft to be equipped with AeroSHARK, with test flights underway to secure a Supplemental Type Certificate from the European Aviation Safety Agency. This development was first reported by AeroTime.