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Lufthansa advances AeroSHARK drag-reducing film toward Airbus A330 certification

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Lufthansa Technik has entered the final certification phase for AeroSHARK on Airbus A330-200 and A330-300 aircraft, with a Discover Airlines A330-300 set to become the first Airbus aircraft fitted with the shark-skin-inspired surface film. The technology has already been used on Boeing 777 aircraft.

Discovered 2026-09-09T01:05:08.797026-07:00 | 2026-09-09T01:05:08.797026-07:00

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What Hype is tracking

  • AeroSHARK’s move to the A330 expands Lufthansa Group’s application of a drag-reducing retrofit across another major widebody platform, subject to final certification.
  • The program links aircraft surface technology with operational efficiency, creating a retrofit pathway for A330-200 and A330-300 operators rather than requiring new-build aircraft.
  • Discover Airlines’ A330-300 is expected to be the first Airbus aircraft to receive the film, providing an important certification and deployment milestone.

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2026-09-09T01:05:08.797026-07:00
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