Twin engine transatlantic operations

[Rockcliffe]

I'm curious as to what was the first commercial twin engine jet certified for transatlantic flight. I know the 777 was the first to be approved for ETOPS from its launch, but I don't know if there were other twins approved before it.
Thanks
Blair

[jwenting]

767 certainly is ETOPS qualified, both the -200 and -300 models.
757-200 are also used transatlantic.

Maybe A300 and/or A310 can be added to the list as well.
A330 is ETOPS.

[metro752]

I think the 757 was the first certified for ETOPS.

http://www.fsuniverse.com/meyer/abov.../meyer_sig.jpg

[Rockcliffe]

Thanks gents.

[lazlo123]

what is etops an acronym for?

[metro752]

I think I am wrong, because I just read this

In March 1989, the FAA approved the 767 as the first jetliner for 180-minute extended twin-engine operation (ETOPS). This allows more direct, time-saving trans-Pacific and trans-Atlantic flights from many U.S. gateways.

from boeing.com

http://www.fsuniverse.com/meyer/abov.../meyer_sig.jpg

[SabenaCaptain]

Extended Twin-Engine Operations I believe. :-)

[jcmissionary]

Extended Twin Engine Operations. Or something like that. :-)

[link:www.dreamfleet2000.com|http://www.dreamfleet2000.com/gfx/im...UM_HOWELL.jpg]
PPL-ASEL
Instrument Rated
CPL student

P4 2.6 800 FSB, Asus P4P800 MoBo, 1 GB PC3200 DDR RAM, ATI Radeon 9800 Pro w/128 MB DDR RAM, SoundBlaster Audigy

[Rockcliffe]

I wonder if Alcock and Brown bothered getting ETOPS for their Vickers Vimy :-)

http://www.aviation-history.com/airmen/alcock.htm

[jwenting]

yup, that's correct.

And contrary to popular belief it's not just relevant over water.
When flying long distance over land you have to remain within 1 hour of an airport that can take you too unless you have ETOPS in which case that's expanded to 150 or 180 minutes depending on your rating.