Originally Posted by
Jumbo Pilot
ETOPS does not apply to 3 engine airplanes.. Specifically for Twin Engine Airplanes.... That's the "T"
It does apply to the MD-11 in this case. FedEx is trying to get some of the faa "squares filled" with the MD-11s before the 777 start rev flying. Once the 777 is up and running, not more MD-11 ETOPS (for the obvious reason).