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UncommercializedKat t1_izenlge wrote

Reply to comment by vibranium-501 in Last Boeing 747 rolls off line after half a century of production by diacewrb

Yes. But also less chances of failure. I think airplanes are required to be able to fly with one engine out, regardless of how many they have. Maybe some here can confirm.

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yikesbrosef t1_izensxe wrote

Yep. Google ETOPS if you’re curious what the requirements are.

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shmerham t1_izf8b2n wrote

All twin-engines need to be able to fly on a single engine regardless of ETOPS status.

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Uh-idk- t1_izghw0z wrote

all commercial flights go under the single engine rule no?

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