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Everything about ETOPS
International safety standard for twin-engine aircraft
ETOPS are safety standards set by the International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO) for twin-engine commercial passenger aircraft operations. They are a safety measure intended to ensure that in the event of a single engine failure, an aircraft will still be able to reach a diversion airport using the remaining operational engine, albeit at a reduced speed or altitude. The standard typically applies to long-distance routes over water or remote areas, which were historically restricted to three- and four-engine aircraft. Wikipedia →
🧭 Start here: a 6-step reading path
- Read the overview: ETOPSA 5-minute orientation
- Pick up a classic book: IUD pathology and managementThe most-reprinted book on the subject
- Read the landmark paper: Engines Turn or Passengers Swim: A Case Study of How ETOPS Improved Safety and Economics in AviationCited 1 times
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📖 Definitions
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🗂️ The subject at a glance
🏆 Landmark papers (most cited)
Engines Turn or Passengers Swim: A Case Study of How ETOPS Improved Safety and Economics in Aviation
Cost-benefit analysis of flight extended operations (ETOPS) for Garuda Indonesia airways
The determination of the ETOPS icing condition
British Airways ETOPS Flight Planning System
A330 models approved for 180min ETOPS
📚 Books worth reading
IUD pathology and managementInternational Symposium on Medicated IUDs and Polymeric Delivery Systems 1st Amsterdam 1979. · 1980
Ranked by number of editions on Open Library, a rough measure of how lasting a book is.
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