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Originally Posted by James Smith
Can an Air NZ 787-9 operate over the Tasman or Pacific and comply with the 60 minute ETOPS directive? It is a huge limitation.
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Not a professional pilot myself , but looking at charts it would appear that unless Norfolk Island is a suitable diversionary airport and the single engine speed of a 787-9 is over 300kts , it would not be possible to legally fly a 787-9 between AKL and BNE. AKL-SYD and AKL-MEL are no goers . But as I said , I’m not a professional pilot , so there may some type of exceptions .
Dave C