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CFM-powered A318 ETOPS Approved
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Airbus A318s powered by CFM International engines were approved by the EASA for 180-minute extended-range twin-engine operations (ETOPS).
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Business Aviation
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Engines
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Airbus A318s powered by CFM International engines were approved by the EASA for 180-minute extended-range twin-engine operations (ETOPS).
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Airbus A318s powered by CFM International engines were approved by the EASA for 180-minute extended-range twin-engine operations (ETOPS). FAA validation of 180-minute ETOPS is targeted for the first half of next year. The first A318 with the 180-minute ETOPS capability is a corporate Elite to be delivered to Comlux Aviation of Switzerland. Airbus said A318s powered by Pratt & Whitney are expected to receive 180-minute ETOPS approval from the EASA in the first quarter of next year.

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Gordon Gilbert
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