Sofema Aviation Services presents the Newest Course in our Portfolio: ETOPS (Extended Operations) or EDTO (Extended Diversion Time Operations) Available as an “Open Training” or “In-company Training”  Introduction ICAO Requirements for Extended Range Twin-engine Operations (ETOPS) have been in place since 1985, when they were introduced to apply an overall level of operational safety for twin-engined aeroplanes…

The original Proposal was for LROPS to stand for Long Range Operations and ETOPS to stand for Extended Twin Operations. Today According to the FAA ETOPS in fact stands for Extended Operations. In 1997 Airbus proposed the LROPS to cater for twins ETOPS beyond 180 minutes, and beyond 180 minute diversion for all airplanes with…