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Jan 19 2009, Vincent Van Ross

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Using an A320 aircraft, Airbus is testing Blended Winglets, developed by Aviation Partners, Inc. (API) to identify performance and economic benefits. Photo copyright: Airbus. (PRNewsFoto/Aviation Partners, Inc.)