Global ETOPSLROPS Implementation: Timetables and Approaches

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Global ETOPS/LROPSImplementation Timetables
and Approaches
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Major Discussion Points

• New US ETOPS Regulations
• New definition Extended Operations
• Codification of current 2-engine ETOPS guidance
  (60 minutes to 180 minutes)
• Application of ETOPS requirements on all
  passenger-carrying airplanes (2, 3, or 4 engines)
  more than 180 minutes from an alternate airport

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Major Discussion Points

• CASA Australia has implemented similar rules to
  the US
• New Zealand proposed rule, similar to US and
  Australia
• Canada-
• 2 engine proposal complete
• severe climate airports in work
• 3-4 engine application on the agenda

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Major Discussion Points

• EASA
• Open NPA 2008-01 addresses 2 engine airplanes
  only retains traditional ETOPS definition
• Remit for the regulation of recovery plan would
  need further clarification to determine
  boundaries between passenger health and flight
  safety
• Extension to 3 or 4 engine airplanes to be
  subject of further discussion A-NPA in 4th
  quarter 2008 to gather views on LROPS
• New EU OPS will be applicable by 16 July 2008,
  and will include JAA NPA OPS-40 applies both to
  large and small twins, and covers only
  operational approval requirements for ETOPS
• Large twins 60 minute threshold
• Small twins 180 minute threshold

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Major Discussion Points

• ICAO
• Proposed Extended Diversion Time Operations
  (EDTO) for 2, 3, and 4 engine operations via
  State Letter in September 2007
• Many States had fundamental difficulties with
  many provisions, especially proposals for polar
  routes
• Has formed Special Operations Task Force (SOTF)
  for more than 2 engine airplanes

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Reaction from the Floor

• Disappointment that harmonization among all
  authorities has not yet been achieved
• The Authorities have devoted considerable years
  work to this area and had failed to identify the
  issue.
• Two commenters expressed concern that some
  regulatory schemes do not address cargo
  operations and one commenter noted that adequate
  passenger recovery at alternate airports should
  be addressed.
• One commenter requested and later received
  clarification as to EASAs handling of third
  country airplane ETOPS approvals.

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Outcomes/Additional Ideas

• ICAO Special Operations Task Force will meet in
  the Fall 2008
• Will be comprised of a cross section of
  stakeholders
• Will look at work that has been done but will
  also consider new approaches
• Work is planned to be completed in 2009
• Earliest implementation date would be 2010