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According to the European Regulations on Air Operations, who will receive an operational approval for ETOPS? The…

  • A
    Owner of the aircraft.
  • B
    Pilot-in-Command/Commander.
  • C
    Operator.
  • D
    Holder of the Type-Certificate.

EASA AIR OPS
Regulation (EU) No 965/2012
SPA.ETOPS.100 ETOPS

In commercial air transport operations, two-engined aeroplanes shall only be operated beyond the threshold distance determined in accordance with CAT.OP.MPA.140 if the operator has been granted an ETOPS operational approval by the competent authority.


Regulation (EU) No 965/2012
SPA.ETOPS.105 ETOPS operational approval

To obtain an ETOPS operational approval from the competent authority, the operator shall provide evidence that:

(a) the aeroplane/engine combination holds an ETOPS type design and reliability approval for the intended operation;
(b) a training programme for the flight crew members and all other operations personnel involved in these operations has been established and the flight crew members and all other operations personnel involved are suitably qualified to conduct the intended operation;
(c) the operator’s organisation and experience are appropriate to support the intended operation;
(d) operating procedures have been established.

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