Embraer has gained a 120-minute extended twin-engine approval (ETOPS) for its E190-E2 and E195-E2 aircraft from Brazil’s Civil Aviation Authority (ANAC), the FAA, and EASA.
ETOPS stands for “Extended-range Twin-engine Operations Performance Standards”, a special part of flight rules for one-engine inoperative flight conditions.
This capability paves the way for E2 operators to fly direct, non-limiting routes over water and other remote areas, saving both time and fuel. The ETOPS certification was delayed due to the pandemic, as aircraft operations were reduced, and the accumulation of flying hours required was also reduced.
This clearance is an “important additional capability” for the E2, said Arjan Meijer, President and CEO of Embraer Commercial Aviation, especially in Asia Pacific, where Embraer has commenced deliveries of its E190-E2 jets to low-fare airline, Scoot.
“Airlines flying routes with up to 120-minute diversion time will be able to use straighter, quicker, and more fuel-efficient routes and have access to more diversion airports,” he added.
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