ETOPS / EDTO

Quad-Jets to Twin-Jets: The Evolution of Global Flight Safety

Historically, aircraft with three (trijets) and four (quadjets) engines held a significant advantage over twin-engine jets for long-haul, transoceanic flights. This superiority was primarily rooted in mechanical redundancy and a stringent regulatory restriction: the “60-minute rule.” Before the mid-1980s, jet engines were less reliable, and aviation regulators, notably the FAA, stipulated that a twin-jet’s flight […]

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Airbus A330neo & A320neo engine issues

Both the Airbus A330neo and the A320neo, while designed for enhanced efficiency, have faced their share of engine-related challenges. Airbus A330neo Engine Issues: Rolls-Royce Trent 7000 The Airbus A330neo is exclusively powered by the Rolls-Royce Trent 7000 engine. While generally a reliable engine, it has experienced some teething issues, particularly concerning durability and time on

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IFSD: When Engines Fail in Flight

An In-Flight Shut Down (IFSD) & understanding IFSDs, their causes, and how they are managed is crucial for maintaining aviation safety. What is an IFSD?An IFSD occurs when an engine ceases to function and is deliberately shut down, regardless of the cause. This could be due to a mechanical failure, bird strike, fuel contamination, or

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ETOPS (Extended Twin Operations) / EDTO (Extended Diversion Time Operations) Awareness.

The origins of ETOPS (Extended Twin Operations) / EDTO (Extended Diversion Time Operations) and the requirement for awareness stem from the mid 1950’s the ICAO (International Civil Aviation Organisation) standing committee for aircraft performance reviewed engine reliability data of the era and discovered that the 60-minute rule was still of good standing. With the introduction

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