Yingling Aviation has completed its first winglet installation as Yingling on a Falcon 900, delivering a precise structural modification performed by its experienced sheetmetal team.
The project included reinforcing ribs and a 12-foot strap install along each wing. Every rivet had to be flawless, with no room for error. According to the onsite Aviation Partners trainer, Harley Howell, this was the fastest ahead-of-schedule winglet install he has ever supervised. He praised the execution, noting zero mis-drilled holes, zero engineering changes, and exceptional attention to the engineering drawings.
Yingling Project Lead Kyle Janssen, brought onsite from our mobile response team for the install, praised the crew: “I was extremely impressed by our sheetmetal team’s skill and attitude. Even with overtime needed to hit key milestones, everyone stayed positive and focused on the goal.” Although this was Yingling’s first winglet install under our banner, the crew collectively has dozens of winglet installations under its belt.
COO Rodger Renaud added, “This was an extremely complicated install that required some of the best techs in the industry. They delivered it on time and on budget.”
Vendor partner Gary Dunn, President of Aviation Partners, visited the facility to review the work. “I was impressed with the facility and all the growth,” he said. “I met the team, they were great, and I’m excited to have an installation partner that can execute at this level.”
The aircraft now benefits from improved aerodynamic performance thanks to the newly installed winglets.
