Thanks Mutt & BH, Further Questions
1. Any idea if Sondestrom is considered as a viable alternate (for Etops); if not, would it be overflown as 'not suitable for diversion'?
2. I understand a count of engine shutdowns is made; is this for the eintire airline, or only for specific aircraft type? What are the formulas? In other words, how many engine shutdowns, or ratios of shutdown to flights, lose an airline its Etops certification?
3. I've heard of a general desire by Boeing to ease Etops requirements, or to scrap Etops restrictions entirely. Do Boeing & Airbus have positions on this? Thanks again, guys. Sam