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A Delta Air Lines Boeing 757-351 flying in the sky.
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.

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Embraer E195-E2.
Embraer's E2s Now Approved For ETOPS-120 Flight Operations

Approvals granted by Brazilian, US and European regulators.

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Qantas 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 increasingly weak.

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A KLM MD-11 parked at Amsterdam Schiphol Airport.
Why Were Trijets So Popular?

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

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An Aer Lingus A330-300 flying above the ocean.
What Are ETOPS Rules And Why Do They Matter?

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

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Qantas Airlines Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner (2)
Qantas' Newest Boeing 787 Flies Over Antarctica Between Santiago & Sydney

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

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N384HA Hawaiian Airlines Airbus A330-243 (1)
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.

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Lufthansa Boeing 787
How Far Can Modern Twinjets Fly After A Single Engine Failure?

Modern twinjets can fly up to six hours on a single engine.

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Singapore Airlines Airbus A350-1000
Is There Anywhere You Still Can't Fly With ETOPS?

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

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Cathay Pacific Airbus A350-900
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?

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The Story Of TWA's Relationship With The Boeing 767

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

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This Boeing 767-200B Trans World Airways in the 1980's
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.

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Cathay Pacific 777-300
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.

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The GE90-115B engine
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.

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The Possible Causes Of A Double Engine Failure

Double engines failures are rare, but they do happen.

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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.

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