In response to the Covid-19 pandemic, Tamarack Aerospace has announced it will waive the installation fee for its Active Technology Load Alleviation System (Atlas) winglet technology for Cessna CJs. According to the manufacturer, the move will ensure that employees and its supply chain will remain strong, while providing customers with a $42,000 savings on installations booked through June 30.

Under the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security Act (CARES), which set aside $25 billion for aviation, a portion of the economic funding includes assistance for charter operators looking to restructure their costs, which could include efficiency upgrades such as Tamarack’s Atlas winglets. These can reduce fuel consumption as much as three to four times the savings of passive winglets, increasing the capability for nonstop flights.

“This pandemic continues to negatively impact so many lives and our businesses. The personal loss is tragic and, making matters worse, the economic strain makes coping with the pandemic even worse,” said Tamarack COO Danny Hiner. “We view this as our economic contribution to help kick-start the aerospace industry back to full speed while keeping our business strong as we all recover from this [virus] attack.”

According to a company spokesperson, three operators have already signed on for the Atlas upgrade deal, while dozens more have expressed interest.