Aviation abbreviation
Extended Operations
At a glance
Meaning of Extended Operations
Requirements for certain extended operations with increased diversion time to a suitable aerodrome.
More about Extended Operations
ETOPS considers aircraft capability, maintenance, dispatch planning and diversion options rather than simply authorising a long direct line on a map.
For a particular flight, suitable alternates and the applicable conditions must be considered. An aircraft type's capability does not alone establish approval for every operator or route.