gator10.
Please point me to a reference instructing a B744 crew to land at the nearest suitable airport following an engine failure.
As an FAA operator, we have had NUMEROUS B747 flights continue to destination following an engine failure and some have returned to the departure airport. There is no fixed rule, it all depends on the route, weather etc etc.
None of our crews would get suspended for making either decision!
Why would you expect an European airline to report an engine failure to the FAA???
Mutt.