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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.

AEI clarified to The Loadstar that the ETOPS approval was driven by a Boeing aircraft flight manual update that affected existing ETOPS operations. AEI obtained this validation at the request of Airwork NZ to allow its ...

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