Monday, August 26, 2024 EVA Air is taking a leading role in the aviation industry’s push towards sustainability by equipping its fleet of nine Boeing 777 freighters (777Fs) with the innovative AeroSHARK drag-reducing film. As the busy summer travel season winds down, the Taiwanese airline is making the most of this period to introduce these modifications, which are set to improve fuel efficiency and significantly cut down carbon emissions. EVA Air has become the first airline in Asia to adopt AeroSHARK technology, a cutting-edge solution developed in collaboration between Lufthansa Technik (LHT) and BASF.
This move reflects a growing commitment among airlines to incorporate advanced technologies that support environmental sustainability. The first of EVA Air’s modified Boeing 777Fs, registered as L-16786, recently rolled out of EVA Air’s facilities at Taipei Taoyuan International Airport (TPE), sporting the AeroSHARK film on its fuselage and engine nacelles. The modification was expertly executed by Evergreen Aviation Technologies Corporation (EGAT), with oversight from LHT specialists.
AeroSHARK technology is inspired by the natural properties of shark skin, using microscopic riblets, each approximately 50 micrometers thick, to reduce aerodynamic drag. This innovative film application results in smoother airflow around the aircraft, leading to decreased drag, improved fuel efficiency, and lower emissions. Covering the fuselage and engine nacelles of a single Boeing 777.