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Old 1st Mar 2011, 16:15
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It could do, but I suspect not.

Looking at tracking sites, it appears that the return has been all flown at a lowish level.

In the event of an engine failure, normally one would expect the aircraft to descend to an optimum single engine level which may be at that level, but I would expect the speed to be higher than what you quote.

Furthermore, in a twin, an engine failure would se you landing at the nearest suitable airport, which from the turnback position would be somewhere like Bristol, and not London.

I tend to favour a pressurisation or window type of event, which could affect operating speed and level.

Time will tell!
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