Lufthansa Technik Picks First Airbus Type for AeroSHARK Film

Lufthansa Technik picks first Airbus type for AeroSHARK film

Lufthansa Technik has begun the AeroSHARK certification process for the first Airbus model after already achieving approval to upgrade Boeing 777-300ER, 777-200ER and 777F aircraft with the advanced film.   The company confirmed on August 12, 2025, that it was aiming to achieve certification for the A330ceo, through a Supplemental Type Certificate (STC), enabling series modification to the A330-200s and A330-300s.  “The choice of the A330ceo as …

Lufthansa Technik targets A330s for AeroSHARK rollout

Lufthansa Technik (LHT) has begun the process to certify AeroSHARK for the Airbus A330ceo, marking the first time the drag-reducing riblet film will be applied to an Airbus model. Developed in partnership with BASF Coatings, AeroSHARK has already proved effective on Boeing 777 aircraft. For the A330-200 and A330-300, certification will be achieved through a Supplemental Type Certificate, covering the fuselage and engine nacelles. Andrew Muirhead…