In response to the COVID-19 economic impact, Tamarack Aerospace Group launched a temporary programme in April to waive all installation fees for its revolutionary Active Winglet installations on Cessna CitationJets. So far, seven customers have taken advantage of the $42,000 discount, which will be offered through 30 June.

The newest customers sales include two CJs, two CJ1s, two CJ2s, and one CJ3. Tamarack is pleased to have one return customer and one Part 135 charter operator during this programme, as well as one partner installation completed by Rose Aircraft Services in Mena, Arkansas.

“We are proud to help our valued customers during this time of economic strain,” says Jacob Klinginsmith, president. “Temporarily eliminating the $42,000 installation fee has allowed seven customers and counting to experience the groundbreaking benefits of our Active Winglet technology.” The continued support of Cessna CitationJet owners has helped Tamarack's momentum this past spring, keeping sales, services and supply chains operating. Its partners have also taken advantage of the discount as they navigate sales during an industry slowdown.

The aerospace industry is learning difficult lessons from the COVID-19 pandemic and will continue to evolve as the situation matures, the company says. One reality has become clear: aviation technology needs to be safe, efficient and sustainable, now more than ever before. Tamarack's Active Winglet technology is designed to increase the capability for non-stop or fewer-stops, thereby reducing the need for public passenger contact during flights while allowing for different travel routes.

The modification is an immediate sustainability solution, reducing fuel consumption and carbon emissions by up to 33 per cent. “As customers begin returning to the skies, people are looking to the aviation industry to adopt more sustainable practices,” explains Klinginsmith. “Active Winglets are one way to achieve those goals.”