In 1985, the ETOPS certification was introduced allowing high-functioning twin-engined jets to exceed the 60-minute rule. ETOPS was first granted to a Boeing 767-200 operated by TWA (which received an ...

Today, though regulations have changed dramatically regarding which aircraft are legally permitted to fly long distances from a diversion airport, aircraft still need an ETOPS certification. While ...

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