Some Pilot Groups Aren't Ready To Endorse Longer ETOPS

Several pilot unions denied yesterday that they have endorsed increasing extended-range twin-engine operations (ETOPS) by 15% to 207 minutes for the Boeing 777. The current ETOPS limit - the longest flying time a twin-engine jet is allowed to be from a suitable landing site - is 180 minutes, and...

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