Gryphon Aviation Partners act as exclusive sales agents for the commercial airline sector and pride themselves on backing their claims with hard data. AGlaze Aviation Sealant reduces drag, which cuts fuel burn and emissions. To show airlines how much they can save, Gryphon Aviation Partners have built a fuel savings calculator grounded in rigorous aerodynamics and real-world testing.
AGlaze Aviation Sealant’s drag reduction was first measured in a real-world trial on a Boeing 737-400, using Boeing’s Performance Monitoring (BPM) equipment. The results showed a consistent drop in parasitic drag after applying AGlaze Aviation Sealant. This was independently verified in the UK’s Aircraft Research Association (ARA) subsonic wind tunnel, testing a model in three configurations: unpainted, painted and coated with AGlaze Aviation Sealant. The verdict…a 1.3% reduction in parasitic drag, confirming AGlaze Aviation Sealant’s aerodynamic advantage.
What Airlines can expect:
For an A320ceo flying 3800 hours annually on a mix of short to long haul routes, AGlaze Aviation Sealant delivers:
- Fuel savings of ~15,000 US gallons per aircraft per year
- Cost savings of ~$61,000 at $4.00/gal
- CO² savings of ~147 tonnes per aircraft per year
These estimates have a margin of error under 8% annually and even tighter (±-5%) for individual flights.
In Summary – AGlaze Aviation Sealant delivers measurable aerodynamic benefits, proven by flight data and wind tunnel tests. The Gryphon Aviation Partners fuel calculator, built on first-principles aerodynamics and real-world engine data, gives airlines a trustworthy tool to forecast fuel and emissions savings. Whether you’re sceptical of math or just want hard numbers, our relative analysis ensures you can trust the savings, even in the messy reality of daily operations.
For the full analysis on how the fuel savings calculator works please click on the downloads header and on Fuel Savings tab