• Deutsche Lufthansa AG moved toward EASA certification of its AeroSHARK drag-reducing film for Airbus A330-200 and A330-300 aircraft.
• An A330 from Discover Airlines will lead flight testing, targeting lower fuel burn and CO₂ emissions via a shark-skin-inspired surface film.
• The technology currently cuts fuel consumption by about 1%, with 22 aircraft fitted as of August 2026.
• Lufthansa Group estimates daily savings of about 19 metric tonnes of kerosene, reducing CO₂ emissions by about 60 metric tonnes.
• Mastercard is supporting the current project phase under a partnership focused on efficiency and sustainability initiatives.

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