Originally Posted by
Mr.Nuke
There was talk of ETOPS restrictions upon entry into service. That said even if they limit the 787 to 120 or 138 minutes, that doesn't really effect a route like LAX-NRT or LAX-PVG. IAH-LOS would need ETOPS-180 to operate.
? Ok it flys via Alaska/Russia but once you pass ANC when is the next closest airport. Its not only not being over the water but its ability to land somewhere as well
Nor do I think the FAA will say OK it can fly Intl on these Routes only, I think it will be an All or Nothing , with Nothing being the winner for now