Australian scientists have developed a shark skin-inspired film coating for aeroplanes, which they claim can reduce drag and save billions in fuel costs for the airline industry. Delta Air Lines has ...

Lufthansa will coat its fleet of 10 Boeing 777F cargo planes with a film made by BASF that features a surface inspired by shark skin. The film will cut the planes’ aerodynamic drag by 1%, reducing the ...

A ‘sharkskin’ coating is the latest nature-inspired innovation helping reduce aircraft fuel consumption and CO2 emissions, by reducing frictional resistance. By applying a total of 830 square meters ...

The aviation industry is always seeking advancements to improve efficiency and reduce carbon emissions. The former is due to the never-ending quest for profit, while the latter helps airlines maintain ...

Japan Airlines is testing the durability of a "sharkskin" exterior coating on two Boeing 737-800s that reduces friction and thus increases fuel efficiency Japan Airlines is undergoing a flight-test ...

AeroShark, a high-tech surface film developed by Lufthansa Technik and BASF, mimics sharkskin to reduce aerodynamic drag and fuel consumption on aircraft. The nearly invisible coating, featuring ...

Freighter airlines are leading the way in fitting aircraft with a new high-tech coating that mimics the structure of a shark’s skin to reduce aerodynamic drag and fuel consumption. EVA Air and All ...