The first Austrian Airlines Boeing 777-200ER equipped with AeroSHARK surface technology has successfully completed its maiden flight.
The long-haul aircraft took off from Bangkok International Airport recently on its inaugural journey to Vienna under flight number OS26. This follows the recent approval by the European Union Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) of AeroSHARK for the Boeing 777-200ER. The modification of four out of six Boeing 777-200ER aircraft operated by Austrian Airlines is expected to be completed in March 2025.
AeroSHARK, a surface film technology jointly developed by Lufthansa Technik and BASF, imitates the microscopic structure of sharkskin to optimize airflow on the aircraft fuselage and engine nacelles. The technology enables fuel savings of approximately one percent, translating into reductions in CO₂ emissions. For Austrian Airlines, this innovation aligns with its commitment to continuously reduce CO₂ emissions in its operations.
The modification was carried out during a scheduled maintenance visit, ensuring seamless integration into the aircraft’s operational schedule. Austrian Airlines is the first airline to apply this technology to the Boeing 777-200ER. Lufthansa Technik obtained an extended Supplemental Type Certificate (STC) from EASA for this additional aircraft type.
“With this certification, the fleet-wide implementation of our sharkskin technology on 777-200ER aircraft can begin, supporting airlines worldwide to enhance operational efficiency and achieve their environmental goals”, said Harald Gloy, Chief Operating Officer of Lufthansa Technik.
“Reducing our CO₂ emissions in flight operations is at the center of our sustainability efforts. The application of the ‘sharkskin’ developed by Lufthansa Technik and BASF is an important investment that will enable us to fly our long-haul aircraft more efficiently,” said Francesco Sciortino, Chief Operating Officer of Austrian Airlines.
Austrian Airlines estimates that for their four modified Boeing 777-200ERs, the fuel savings enabled by AeroSHARK will result in a reduction of around 2,650 metric tons of kerosene until 2028. This corresponds to approximately 8,300 metric tons of CO₂ emissions, equivalent to about 46 direct flights between Vienna and New York.
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