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A Passenger Jet Can Keep Flying Even If an Engine Fails Mid-Air

Modern commercial aircraft are designed to fly safely for hours on a single engine—a capability known as ETOPS (Extended-range Twin-engine Operational Performance Standards). For example, the Boeing 787 Dreamliner can remain airborne for up to 330 minutes (5.5 hours) with only one functioning engine. This ensures the aircraft can safely reach the nearest suitable airport even if an engine fails.…