FAA approves A350 for ETOPS over 180 minutes
The US Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has approved the Airbus A350-900 for Extended-range Twin engine aircraft Operations (ETOPS) over 180 minutes diversion time.
When operators receive their A350s next year they will be able to serve direct non-limiting routes.
The FAA approval also includes provisions for ETOPS up to 300 minutes, corresponding to diversion distance of 2,000 nautical miles at one-engine-inoperative speed under standard atmospheric conditions.
This will allow for more fuel-efficient flight paths and allowing access to more en-route diversion airports.
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