ETOPS

Civilian aviation news January 28, 2019

EASA certifies A330neo for “beyond 180 minutes” ETOPS

The European Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) has approved the A330-900 for ETOPS (Extended-range Twin engine aircraft Operations) “beyond 180 minutes” diversion time. This significant achievement…

Civilian aviation news May 2, 2016

FAA approves A350 XWB for ‘beyond 180 minutes’ ETOPS

• Includes option for 300min ETOPS capability; On target for full 370min approval this year • A350 XWB ‘beyond 180 minutes’ ETOPS capability now approved…

Civilian aviation news, General Aviation News March 18, 2015

Boeing 747-8 Intercontinental Receives FAA Approval for 330-Minute ETOPS

Complies with the most stringent regulatory standards for Extended Operations Boeing (NYSE:BA) has received 330-minute Extended Operations (ETOPS) approval from the U.S. Federal Aviation…

Civilian aviation news, General Aviation News October 15, 2014

EASA certifies A350 XWB for up to 370 minute ETOPS

First new airliner ever to be approved before EIS for “ETOPS Beyond 180 minutes” Includes an option for up to 370 minute maximum diversion time,…

Civilian aviation news May 28, 2014

Boeing Receives 330-Minute ETOPS Certification for 787s

EVERETT, Wash., May 28, 2014 /PRNewswire/ — The U.S. Federal Aviation Administration today approved additional extended operations (ETOPS) for the Boeing (NYSE: BA) 787 Dreamliner….

Civilian aviation news June 9, 2013

ATR ‘-600’ aircraft receive ETOPS 120 minutes certification

The European Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) has just granted ATR, the European manufacturer of turboprop aircraft, “ETOPS 120 minutes” certification of its new ‘-600’ series…

General Aviation News May 9, 2011

Rolls-Royce Trent 1000 awarded ETOPS approval

The Trent 1000, developed for the Boeing 787 Dreamliner by global power systems company Rolls-Royce, has been granted Extended Twin Engine Operations (ETOPS) approval by…

Civilian aviation news November 14, 2009

A330 is first airliner to be certified for ETOPS “beyond 180 minutes”

Direct routings to reduce CO2 emissions, shorten flight times, and open new routes The European Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) has approved all Airbus A330 models…