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Old May 10, 2018 | 10:32 am
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Originally Posted by seawolf
I think credit should be given to source of ETOPS image.

As far as I can tell, the image is based off of
Lessons Learned
Incorrect source listing; the source is Wikimedia; it is open source.

The information was preemptively posted here because many members are likely to be unaware of the differences in the RR and GE powered Dreamliners, and given both the FAA AD note publicity and the AA fleet plan, which is heavily reliant on 787 types going forward, may be potential (unjustified, in this instance) cause for concern to at least some AA flyers.

I have scheduled a future BA 789 AAdvantage award flight myself, for example. Those using TN to fly LAX-PPT could be affected, depending on which engine TN has selected for its 787-9 operations, scheduled to begin LAX-PPT 8 November 2018. Easily doable with ETOPS 330, not possible with ETOPS 140 restrictions.

The issue will undoubtedly be used by GE powered 787 operating Airlines to their commercial advantage.
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