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Why modern airplanes have winglets

Look out of the window of a passenger airplane, and the chances are you'll spot an upturned "winglet" at the end of the wing. While they're a handy place to display the airline's logo, they also perform some crucial flight roles. Here's why most modern airplanes now have them.
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