{"id":92182,"date":"2025-04-28T18:25:00","date_gmt":"2025-04-28T12:55:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/aviationa2z.com\/?p=92182"},"modified":"2025-04-28T17:12:21","modified_gmt":"2025-04-28T11:42:21","slug":"ana-first-airline-in-asia-to-use-aeroshark-on-777","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/aviationa2z.com\/index.php\/2025\/04\/28\/ana-first-airline-in-asia-to-use-aeroshark-on-777\/","title":{"rendered":"ANA Now First Airline in Asia to Deploy New AeroSHARK Tech on 777"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

TOKYO-<\/strong> All Nippon Airways (ANA)<\/a>, Japan’s largest airline and a recipient of the prestigious 5-star rating for 12 consecutive years<\/strong>, has achieved a significant aviation milestone. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

On April 28, 2025, ANA became the first airline in Asia to operate a Boeing 777<\/a> passenger aircraft equipped with AeroSHARK<\/a>. It is an innovative fuel-saving riblet film<\/strong> jointly developed by Lufthansa Technik<\/a> and BASF<\/a>. This implementation also marks the first worldwide use of this technology across both passenger and cargo variants<\/strong> of the Boeing 777 aircraft type.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Photo- Toshiro Aoki; Wikimedia Commons<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

ANA Boeing 777 With AeroSHARK<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

The newly equipped Boeing 777-300ER<\/a> (registration JA796A<\/strong>) commenced commercial operations today. This joins with ANA’s existing Boeing 777 Freighter<\/a> (registration JA771F<\/strong>) that has been utilising the same technology since September 2024.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

This dual implementation across both aircraft types represents a significant advancement in ANA’s operational efficiency strategy.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The AeroSHARK film technology draws inspiration from the microscopic structure of shark skin, <\/strong>which naturally <\/strong>reduces hydrodynamic resistance (drag). When applied to aircraft surfaces, the specially designed film creates similar benefits in the air by minimising frictional resistance between the aircraft exterior and surrounding airflow. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

This reduction in aerodynamic drag<\/strong> directly translates to decreased fuel consumption and lower carbon dioxide emissions.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Since implementing the technology on its first aircraft last year, ANA has conducted comprehensive performance verification. Data collected from these operations has confirmed the technology delivers approximately a 1% reduction in both fuel consumption and emissions<\/strong> \u2013 a significant efficiency gain for wide-body long-haul operations.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Photo- Lufthansa Technik<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

Executive Remarks<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

ANA is strategically focused on adopting innovative solutions to address environmental challenges within the aviation industry.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

“The implementation of the AeroSHARK technology on more ANA aircraft represents our ongoing commitment to reduce our carbon footprint and improve operational efficiency.”<\/p>Kohei Tsuji, Executive Vice President of the Engineering and Maintenance Center, ANA<\/cite><\/blockquote><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

Joern Dahmen, Senior Director of Special Engineering Services at Lufthansa Technik, highlighted the broader implications of this technology adoption: “ANA’s implementation of AeroSHARK on both freighter and passenger aircraft highlights the potential of retrofitting existing fleets to improve efficiency and reduce environmental impact.”<\/p>\n\n\n\n

“We are proud to support ANA in their efforts to enhance operational efficiency and contribute to more sustainable aviation.”<\/p>Joern Dahmen, Senior Director of Special Engineering Services, Lufthansa Technik<\/cite><\/blockquote><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

To increase passenger awareness and engagement with this environmental technology, ANA has implemented several educational components aboard the newly equipped passenger aircraft. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Promotional decals have been applied to the door area, and sample products have been installed within the cabin. These interactive elements allow passengers to directly experience the riblet technology,<\/strong> creating a tangible connection to the airline’s sustainability efforts.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Photo- ANA<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

Future Expansion Plans<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

ANA has announced plans to expand this technology across additional aircraft of the same type within its fleet. This broader implementation aligns with the ANA Group’s medium and long-term environmental objectives<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The growing industry adoption of this technology is evident in Lufthansa Technik’s regulatory approvals. The company currently holds Supplemental Type Certificates (STCs)<\/strong> for AeroSHARK modifications across various Boeing 777 variants, enabling airlines worldwide to implement this fuel-saving solution. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Approximately 28 long-haul aircraft globally now operate with this technology, with continuous growth in adoption anticipated.<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n

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Photo- Lufthansa Technik<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

Ongoing Development<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

BASF and Lufthansa Technik maintain their commitment to further developing the AeroSHARK technology to support additional airlines in achieving their sustainability goals.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Current development efforts focus on expanding regulatory approvals to include additional aircraft types and increasing the surface area coverage to maximise efficiency benefits.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

This innovative approach to improving existing aircraft efficiency through surface modification represents an important step in aviation’s ongoing efforts to reduce environmental impact while enhancing operational performance.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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