The technology was jointly developed by Lufthansa Technik and coatings manufacturer BASF, and SWISS is considering extending its application to further long-haul aircraft in the medium-term future.
Commenting on the news Claus Bauer, SWISS’s head of technical fleet management, said:
“We are very pleased with the results that we have achieved with AeroSHARK to date. We’re proud, too, to be the first airline in the world to have equipped an entire aircraft fleet with this innovative technology.
“Each aircraft takes about a week to have its AeroSHARK film applied, which requires high-precision workmanship from our personnel. I am delighted that our commitment to this technology is delivering such positive results, and is enabling us at SWISS to take a further substantial step in making our flight operations more sustainable.”
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