What is an ETOPS rating?

ETOPS refers to extended range operations. It is a set of regulations governing the design, maintenance, and operation of twin-engine aircraft that allows them to be certified to fly particular routes. For example, a plane that is ETOPS-180 certified may fly routes that take it up to 180 minutes from …

Rio de Janeiro – World Youth Day

Security officials at all levels are coordinating to make sure World Youth Day is secure. World Youth Day’s Local Organizing Committee has released details of a contingency plan to be used July 23-28, when the international event takes place in Rio de Janeiro. Brazil’s federal police and the federal highway …