TF-FIJ has entered service again after having winglets fitted to it's wings in the US.

A total of 7 Icelandair 757's will be modified this winter. More will probably follow. Each jet will be out of service for 3-4 weeks while the modifications are performed.

I don't know if TF-FIJ made a scheduled flight on it's way back to Iceland but, I'm pretty sure that the first Iceland-Europe flight with winglets was FI542 to Paris CDG on December 19th. A friend of mine was on that flight and was very surprised to see the winglets.

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Nice to see they added some paint and their logo to the winglet, makes it look even better!

It looks great! A hell of a lot better than AA's.

Asgeirs,
Do you know which tail numbers will get the winglets? I believe that Icelandair owns only 5 of their 15 757-200 series aircraft (and the one 757-300).

Thanks,
Lotsamiles

Looks stunning!

Let us hope the A.net pictures show up quickly!

best looking 757 winglet thus far for sure...

Nice winglets!!    These are so far the best looking winglets on the 757.

Quote: I'm pretty sure that the first Iceland-Europe flight with winglets was FI542 to Paris CDG on December 19th. A friend of mine was on that flight and was very surprised to see the winglets.

I saw it then as Icelandair a/c parks just outside our ops office and was very surprise to see the winglets.

Quoting Lotsamiles (Reply 3): Asgeirs, Do you know which tail numbers will get the winglets? I believe that Icelandair owns only 5 of their 15 757-200 series aircraft (and the one 757-300).

They actually only own two of the 757-200's, TF-FIN & TF-FIO as well as the -300, TF-FIX. Some of those they don't own are aircraft they bought originally but sold to leasing companies later. They have an option for 15 installations in addition to those that will be modified this winter so I presume they plan to have all their aircrafts, owned or leased, modified.

Looks awesome, can't wait to hopefully see one in London in April!

That is an Awesome shot, with the snow and the livery.... very cool

Quoting Asgeirs (Thread starter): Each jet will be out of service for 3-4 weeks while the modifications are performed.

Just curious, but when a jet is out of service this long for the installation, is there other work that can be accomplished concurrently? I'm thinking interior mods/upgrades, minor repairs, etc.

It seems like a long time to have an aircraft out of service - the revenue loss over 21 days has got to be pretty significant, and would play into the longterm savings calculations I'd think.

-Dave

Quoting PlanesNTrains (Reply 11): It seems like a long time to have an aircraft out of service - the revenue loss over 21 days has got to be pretty significant, and would play into the longterm savings calculations I'd think.

This is true, but keep in mind that winter is Icelandair's offseason, so if a lessee wasn't found for the aircraft, it might have been sitting anyways.

Had a chance to see the plane at GSO (where the installation took place at TIMCO). Must say that it looked real sharp - one of the sharpest winglet schemes I've seen out there.

Jeff

Quoting Asgeirs (Thread starter): TF-FIJ has entered service again after having winglets fitted to it's wings in the US.

One month ago I saw this plane while it was in the factory at GSO... I was impressed by the dimension of those winglets (at that time still at the ground).

Nice to see that it's back on service now!

What a stunning photo, the snow going along with it brings so much more into the photo! Great shot!!!

A great aircraft made even better.  

A most excellent addition to FI's aircraft! But, wouldn't it be more appropriate to use the wingleted birds on Iceland-USA runs, such as KEF-MSP? Or am I just too selfish and want to see a 757 with winglets in MSP?   Also, maybe I'm not asking this question properly, but how long does a sector on a wingleted 757 have to be now in order to realize fuel savings?

Looks great! The FI livery looks good on the winglet, too!

Quoting Acidradio (Reply 17): A most excellent addition to FI's aircraft! But, wouldn't it be more appropriate to use the wingleted birds on Iceland-USA runs, such as KEF-MSP?

Acidradio,

This aircraft will without doubt be used on Iceland-USA legs as well. Most of Icelandair's aircraft operate both ways over the Atlantic from Iceland. A particular aircraft usually departs from Iceland in the afternoon to the US and returns back in the morning before departing shortly thereafter on a Europe flight. TF-FIX, the 757-300 is an exception as that aircraft is mostly used on the London and Copenhagen routes and is seldom seen in the USA I think.

Saw that a/c in MCO yesterday 21Dec. Beautiful airplane unfortunately the batteries in my digital were not working.


Sean from MCO and IND

Here comes a photo which my friend and fellow A.net photographer David Alfred Eliasson took when he flew with the aircraft to Paris CDG last monday

I must say that the winglets look quite impressive  

Really nice winglets! Even the picture reminds me of the beautiful Iceland... and the snow gives a pretty Christmas taste, isn't it??

Cheers
IDISA

didnt like it on the CO 757's, and im not a to big fan of the AA wingleted 757's either, but i must say this looks great on the icelandair planes!

I hope DL finds cash sometime soon to do their 757s. Like it will ever happen but I can fantasize can't I??? Imagine the "aeroflot" winglet on a PW '57. Sweetness.... 

WOW!!!
"And the award for best looking Boeing winglets goes to..."

This is definatly the best-looking Boeing aircraft with winglets.
      Icelandair.

Btriple7   

This a/c was in AMS today apparently. Nice colour full winglets, much better then plain white!

WOW!!! That looks BEAUTIFUL!   

I love them! I will have a trip to Island in June next year from Arlanda, hope the 757 will have winglets then 

Quoting Malmoaviation (Reply 28): I love them! I will have a trip to Island in June next year from Arlanda, hope the 757 will have winglets then

Luckily you didn't choose to fly ARN-KEF with Iceland Express or you would have missed the winglets 

Suprised to see this, great photo. Would've made a good wallpaper for the desktop if it was in large size.

First CO got them, then AA, then Icelandair, who's next?

Quoting 777WT (Reply 30): First CO got them, then AA, then Icelandair, who's next?

United...   

In all seriousness TF-FIJ looks absolutely stunning with her winglets! I hope to see her at JFK soon.

I managed to shoot the Icelandair Winglet 757 today at Glasgow (Thursday 29th December) and it's the first shot of it uploaded to the Database.


Fred.
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Quoting FredS (Reply 32): I managed to shoot the Icelandair Winglet 757 today at Glasgow (Thursday 29th December) and it's the first shot of it uploaded to the Database.

Nice pic  

Sure does look nice 

FI's looks the nicest, then CO's, then AA's  

Rob!   

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I can't wait to see a 57 with winglets installed, which will be very soon, as the company I work for will be installing the winglets for Icelandair starting on January 2....

Quoting SkydrolBoy (Reply 36): I can't wait to see a 57 with winglets installed, which will be very soon, as the company I work for will be installing the winglets for Icelandair starting on January 2....

Hmm, is that not the same company that installed the winglets on TF-FIJ?   

hmm I think its nicer then the CO and AA winglests but it still looks strange. I guess it needs more time for me. I think it have something to do with the fairly srights landing gear. or something.

Do you think UPS or maybe DHL with fit them on there 757Fs?

Quoting Fly_yhm (Reply 38): Do you think UPS or maybe DHL with fit them on there 757Fs?

Probably not. Winglets only prove their worth on longer missions. They reduce induced drag so makes it more efficient on cruise. For short hops they only add weight to the aircraft.

Quoting Asgeirs (Reply 37): Hmm, is that not the same company that installed the winglets on TF-FIJ?

No it is not the same company that installed the winglets on TF-FIJ.