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The Performance Parameters That Give Engines ETOPS Certification

The Performance Parameters That Give Engines ETOPS Certification

A twin-engine aircraft loses 50% of its power if an engine goes inoperative during a flight.

Dr. Omar Memon 1 year ago
Why Do Dual-Engine Jets Dominate The Private Aviation Market?

Why Do Dual-Engine Jets Dominate The Private Aviation Market?

Twin-engine aircraft offer greater fuel efficiency and lower operating costs while complying with aviation safety regula...

Dr. Omar Memon 1 year ago
How Far Can Modern Twinjets Fly After A Single Engine Failure?

How Far Can Modern Twinjets Fly After A Single Engine Failure?

Twin-engine jets can fly for at least 60 minutes and up to 6 hours on one engine.

Aaron Spray 1 year ago
Did ETOPS Kill The Airbus A380?

Did ETOPS Kill The Airbus A380?

Changing rules around the way in which two engined aircraft were used made the business case for the Airbus A380 increas...

Joanna Bailey 1 year ago
What Is ETOPS & How Has It Evolved?

What Is ETOPS & How Has It Evolved?

Humorously known as "engines turn or passengers swim", ETOPS has changed aviation regulations along the way.

Sruti Kafle 2 years ago
History: Why Trijets & Rear-Engined Planes Became A Thing Of The Past

History: Why Trijets & Rear-Engined Planes Became A Thing Of The Past

The demise of such aircraft came with the arrival of ETOPS.

Aaron Bailey 2 years ago
ETOPS: How The Boeing 737 & Airbus A321 Changed Hawaii Aviation

ETOPS: How The Boeing 737 & Airbus A321 Changed Hawaii Aviation

The islands' development was changed significantly.

Alexander Mitchell 2 years ago
How The Advent Of ETOPS Changed How The Boeing 757 Was Used

How The Advent Of ETOPS Changed How The Boeing 757 Was Used

The use and popularity of the 757 were boosted by the introduction of ETOPS rules so that it could fly transatlantic.

Justin Hayward 2 years ago
Embraer's E2s Now Approved For ETOPS-120 Flight Operations

Embraer's E2s Now Approved For ETOPS-120 Flight Operations

Approvals granted by Brazilian, US and European regulators.

Luke Bodell 2 years ago
Why Were Trijets So Popular?

Why Were Trijets So Popular?

In the past, you could find trijets at airports all the time. Now, they're almost never found.

Alexander Mitchell 2 years ago
What Are ETOPS Rules And Why Do They Matter?

What Are ETOPS Rules And Why Do They Matter?

ETOPS determines how far any twin-engine aircraft can fly.

Chris Loh 2 years ago
Qantas' Newest Boeing 787 Flies Over Antarctica Between Santiago & Sydney

Qantas' Newest Boeing 787 Flies Over Antarctica Between Santiago & Sydney

Unfortunately, the passengers weren't treated to a view of the ice.

Aaron Bailey 3 years ago
Is There Anywhere You Still Can't Fly With ETOPS?

Is There Anywhere You Still Can't Fly With ETOPS?

Do modern aircraft have the range to fly anywhere on earth?

Justin Hayward 3 years ago
Record Holder: A Look At The Rolls-Royce Trent XWB's Industry-Leading ETOPS Certification

Record Holder: A Look At The Rolls-Royce Trent XWB's Industry-Leading ETOPS Certification

How did the engine achieve ETOPS certification, and what does this mean for operators today?

Steven Walker 3 years ago
The Story Of TWA's Relationship With The Boeing 767

The Story Of TWA's Relationship With The Boeing 767

TWA was the first airline to fly a Boeing 767 across the Atlantic.

Mark Finlay 3 years ago
How ETOPS Changed The Future For The Boeing 767?

How ETOPS Changed The Future For The Boeing 767?

The Boeing 767 became a success story and paved the way for the forthcoming twin-engine aircraft.

Dr. Omar Memon 3 years ago
25 Years Ago Today The Boeing 777-300 Made Its First Flight

25 Years Ago Today The Boeing 777-300 Made Its First Flight

The Boeing 777-300 was built to fulfill airlines’ demand to carry more passengers on transoceanic routes.

Dr. Omar Memon 3 years ago
Which Records Does The General Electric GE90 Hold?

Which Records Does The General Electric GE90 Hold?

The GE90 has had many achievements, ranging from the longest flight on a commercial jet, to the highest thrust record.

Daniel Wong 3 years ago
The Possible Causes Of A Double Engine Failure

The Possible Causes Of A Double Engine Failure

Double engines failures are rare, but they do happen.

Justin Hayward 3 years ago
This Week In 1994 & 1995: The Boeing 777's First Test & Commercial Flights

This Week In 1994 & 1995: The Boeing 777's First Test & Commercial Flights

The 777 has been flying now for 28 years and remains well in service.

Justin Hayward 4 years ago