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Most long-haul jets today have only two engines, yet they cross oceans every day. A plain-English guide to ETOPS, the rules that decide how far a twin-engine aircraft may fly from a place to land.
An FAA airworthiness directive published on 8 October requires removal of certain high-pressure turbine interstage seals in GP7270, GP7272 and GP7277 engines, with deadlines of 30 to 90 days. The agency lists no affected engines on US-registered aircraft.
On night flights the crew dims the cabin lights before takeoff and landing. It is not just for mood. A plain-English look at how your eyes adapt, and why crews ask for shades up, seats upright and tray tables stowed.