The Aircraft Performance Company GmbH
The Aircraft Performance Company GmbH
We start
with a cleaner sky.
With expertise and ingenuity we make a significant impact on
the future of today’s and tomorrow’s aviation regarding lower emissions and environmental pollution.
In 2016, the Aircraft Performance Company GmbH has been founded by the two aviation engineers and aeronautics enthusiasts Hans-Jörg Petscher and Raymond Lucas.
The built up of an interdisciplinary core team starts in Hamburg, Germany.
Our focus is set on design and performance improvements resulting in increased fuel efficiencies of legacy and next generation aircraft.
We offer turnkey programs that emanate from creativity and curiosity and transform hands-on solutions into a tangible reality.
Our first product is a retrofit-able multifinger-wingtip which we named TRINITAIR.
This technology provides an enhanced aerodynamic solution supporting aircraft-manufacturers and airlines in their commitment to reduce CO2 emissions.
We make aircraft novel
Plug & Fly
By means of our Wingtip Retrofit Solution,
developed for airliners, this is our first step forward to reduce aviation-related greenhouse gas emissions.
Our mission
Cost-effective, creative and hands-on solutions for valuable
in-service aircraft.
For a cleaner sky.
For a greener planet.
Our new wingtip technology TRINITAIR is the first step towards our goal to make a notable contribution to reduce the aviation related greenhouse gas emissions in the currently existing fleets.
Winglets are a truly great invention. They increase the effective aspect ratio of a wing without adding greatly to the structural stress and the weight of its structure.
Winglets are key to achieve a fuel burn reduction with most wing designs. Our three finger wingtip TRINITAIR configuration enhances the efficiency of this proven technology.
TRINITAIR was further designed as a cost-effective retrofit solution for valuable in-service aircraft.
Our Plug & Fly concept increases the number of aircraft which will be retrofitted and by this the number of aircraft which generate less emissions.
TRINITAIR will have the maiden flight for this new green technology on an AIRBUS A330 in 2021.
The benefits of Trinitair
PLUG
& FLY
Retrofit Wingtip
Solution
Aircraft downtime less
than one day.
LOWER
FUEL BURN
Greenhouse Gas Reduction
Lower fuel burn to reduce emissions of CO2* and NOX.
*1kg of JET A-1 aircraft fuel
generates 3.16kg of CO2
PERFORMANCE OPTIMIZATION
Performance Enhancement
Lower drag in cruise results in lower thrust setting.
Lower engine wear
Range extension
Payload increase
Sometimes the best ideas begin on a napkin.
Turning great ideas into sustainable solutions.
We believe: All of us can contribute to this effort.
Join and expand our path with us.
It started on a blank napkin and made its way to a Retrofit Wingtip Solution.
TRINITAIR was designed as a climate saving project in mind. Focusing on near to medium term CO2 objectives, we wanted a cost-effective solution to improve the carbon footprint of valuable in-service aircraft.
There is no, nor will there be, a shortage of great ideas turning into products towards sustainable air-travel and air-cargo transport if we collaborate in this endeavor.
We wish to encourage others to join us on this journey to a climate-friendly world.
Do you have further questions?
Write us an e-mail or leave us a message on one of our social media channels.
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The Aircraft Performance Company GmbH
Managing Director: Hans-Jörg Petscher
