Blended Winglet-equipped 757-200 made its first flight last week. The aircraft, operated by Continental Airlines, flew from Everett, Wash., to Los Angeles with a brief stop at Boeing Field in Seattle. FAA certification of 757-200 winglets is expected in May with first customer installations beginning in July. Launch customers include Continental and Icelandair.
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