Air Canada 787 U.S. Federal Aviation Administration has granted approval for additional extended range operations for the Boeing 787 Drea...
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The 330 minute Extended range Twin Operations (ETOPS) clearance will allow 787s to be operated up to 330 minutes from a nearest alternate landing field in case of an emergency.
The expanded operational range will allow airlines to introduce additional routes and will make the 787 even more efficient in operations as they enable more direct flight paths, saving fuel and reducing carbon emissions.
Boeing 787 already had 180 minutes ETOPS approval, since introduction into service in 2011.
ETOPS, is an International Civil Aviation Organisation (ICAO) rule permitting twin engined passenger aircraft to fly routes that are up to a distance of 60 minutes flying time from the nearest airport.
ETOPS will allow twin jets to fly long distance routes (especially over water, desert or remote polar areas) that were previously considered safe only for triple or four engined aircrafts.
Currently, Boeing 777 twin jet is the only aircraft having 330-minute ETOPS approval.
Airbus is planning to certify its 787 rival A350 XWB to 350-minute ETOPS.
