Tukwila near Seattle in King County, Washington — The American West (Northwest)
The Future Is On the Wing
Blended Winglet
Photographed by Craig Baker, December 23, 2025
1. The Future Is On the Wing Marker
This Blended Winglet was test flown on a Boeing 747-200 in 2000 to prove the viability of Blended Winglets for big transport aircraft.
Blended Winglets are gracefully curved wingtip extensions that measurably enhance the aerodynamic efficiencies, flight characteristics and environmental benefits of corporate and commercial aircraft.
Aviation Partners of Seattle introduced the patented Blended Winglets in 1991. They are now flying on airliners and corporate jets worldwide saving fuel and protecting the environment.
The Museum of Flight is grateful to Aviation Partners, Inc. and Aviation Partners Boeing for their enormous contribution to the world of flight and aerospace.
Erected by The Museum of Flight.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Air & Space. A significant historical year for this entry is 2000.
Location. 47° 31.09′ N, 122° 17.827′ W. Marker is near Seattle, Washington, in King County. It is in Tukwila. It is on East Marginal Way South just south of South 94th Place, on the left when traveling south. Located in front of The Museum of Flight at King County International Airport - Boeing Field. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 9404 E Marginal Way S, Seattle WA 98108, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Regionally, this marker is in Washington’s Puget Sound Region. It is also on the American Pacific Coast, in the Pacific Northwest, and in the Lewis & Clark Corridor. Globally, it is in North America, in the Cascade Range, in the Inside Passage, on the Ring of Fire, in the Pacific Rim, in the Western Hemisphere, in the Western World, and in the Anglosphere.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other
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Photographed by Craig Baker, December 23, 2025
2. Blended Winglet, Marker, and Museum
Photographed by Craig Baker, 2017
3. Blended Winglet, Marker, and Museum.
Photographed by Craig Baker, 2017
4. The Red Barn - See Nearby Marker
Credits. This page was last revised on January 4, 2026. It was originally submitted on August 30, 2020, by Craig Baker of Sylmar, California. This page has been viewed 399 times since then and 24 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on January 4, 2026, by Craig Baker of Sylmar, California. 3, 4. submitted on August 30, 2020, by Craig Baker of Sylmar, California. • J. Makali Bruton was the editor who published this page.
