B787 gets FAA nod for extended flying
[WASHINGTON] The US Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has approved extended operations for Boeing's 787 Dreamliner, a move that will allow a wider range of routes and that marks a vote of confidence in the high-tech jet at a time of renewed scrutiny.
The approval, known as ETOPS, will allow airlines to fly routes that are up to 5½ hours, away from a landing field, versus the three-hour limit in place since the Dreamliner was launched in 2011.
"Granting of the expanded operational permission will allow airlines to introduce additional routes after they meet the proof of capabilities requirements and receive approva…
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