How the Trent XWB Broke the Long-Haul Record
An ETOPS rating certifies how long a twin-engine aircraft can safely operate with just one engine, measured in the time it takes to reach the nearest diversionary airport. This limits which aircraft are allowed to fly over deserted areas and oceans, and for how long. Basically, ETOPS is an imaginary...
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