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First Boeing 777 (aged 24) makes its last flight – to a museum

DrXym

Re: Still have the book

The engine stuff is ETOPS certification. Originally trans-Atlantic / trans-Pacific jets had to have 4 engines in case one flamed out but the 777 only has two but had to prove it could fly on just one engine for 120 minutes if there was a problem.

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