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The rise in carbon emissions and fuel consumption remains a critical challenge for the global aviation industry in its push toward environmental sustainability. To address this issue, our project introduces the AeroWing Adaptive Controllable System (AEROW), an innovative retrofit foldable winglet mechanism. Conventional fixed winglets possess operational limitations, particularly regarding airport gate space constraints and sub-optimal aerodynamic efficiency across different flight phases. Therefore, the primary objectives of this project are to design, develop, and analyze an adaptive foldable winglet system capable of adjusting its configuration to minimize induced drag and optimize aerodynamic performance. The methodology of this study focuses on the design modelling of the AEROW system and simulation analysis using Computational Fluid Dynamics (CFD) software to evaluate the aerodynamic characteristics of the winglet. The expected outcomes of this project demonstrate a significant improvement in aircraft aerodynamic efficiency, which consequently leads to reduced fuel consumption and a decline in carbon emission trends. Overall, AEROW presents a high-impact, cost-effective retrofit solution for commercial aircraft fleet management.