News / Extended range adds flexibility for niche 737 operators

737-400: AEI

By Keith Mwanalushi, aerospace correspondent

27/03/2023

Classic Boeing 737 freighters may be given an added boost in flight range, thanks to recent extended-range operations with two-engine (ETOPS) approval for STC holder Aeronautical Engineers (AEI).

The development has sparked some industry discussion on the validation for extended operation capabilities on classic B737 freighters.

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