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Long Haul

Opérations à portée prolongée

Flight by any aircraft on routes that place it at a distance from a suitable airport greater than the authorized threshold, encompassing ETOPS and other regulatory provisions (EROPS).

Quick answer: Flight by any aircraft on routes that place it at a distance from a suitable airport greater than the authorized threshold, encompassing ETOPS and other regulatory provisions (EROPS).

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Quick answer

Flight by any aircraft on routes that place it at a distance from a suitable airport greater than the authorized threshold, encompassing ETOPS and other regulatory provisions (EROPS).

Why it matters

Opérations à portée prolongée matters because it supports clear communication in Long Haul contexts for Pilots, Air Traffic Controllers, and Cabin Crew. It also connects to aviation training and exam language such as ICAO Level 4, ICAO Level 5, ICAO Level 6, and EASA FCL.055.

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Questions and answers

Questions and answers

What is Opérations à portée prolongée?

In this glossary, Opérations à portée prolongée refers to: Flight by any aircraft on routes that place it at a distance from a suitable airport greater than the authorized threshold, encompassing ETOPS and other regulatory provisions (EROPS).

How is Opérations à portée prolongée used in aviation?

In aviation communication, this term appears in contexts such as: "Contrôle, AAR027 est certifié pour les opérations à portée prolongée et demande clairance sur la Route Polaire 1 avec terrains de dégagement confirmés."

Why does Opérations à portée prolongée matter in aviation?

Opérations à portée prolongée matters because it supports clear communication in Long Haul contexts for Pilots, Air Traffic Controllers, and Cabin Crew. It also connects to aviation training and exam language such as ICAO Level 4, ICAO Level 5, ICAO Level 6, and EASA FCL.055.

Who uses Opérations à portée prolongée?

Opérations à portée prolongée is mainly used by Pilots, Air Traffic Controllers, and Cabin Crew.

What category does Opérations à portée prolongée belong to?

In this glossary, Opérations à portée prolongée is grouped under Long Haul. Related pages in this category explain adjacent procedures, commands and operational concepts.

Where does this definition come from?

This definition is sourced from ICAO Doc 9432, FAA PCG and published by Protermify Aviation as a static aviation reference page.

Definition

Flight by any aircraft on routes that place it at a distance from a suitable airport greater than the authorized threshold, encompassing ETOPS and other regulatory provisions (EROPS).

Operational example

Control, AAR027 is certified for Extended Range Operations and requests clearance on Polar Route 1 with diversion airports confirmed.

Localized term

Opérations à portée prolongée

Localized example

Contrôle, AAR027 est certifié pour les opérations à portée prolongée et demande clairance sur la Route Polaire 1 avec terrains de dégagement confirmés.

Definition language

English reference definition

Source

ICAO Doc 9432, FAA PCG

Category

Long Haul

Exam relevance

  • ICAO Level 4
  • ICAO Level 5
  • ICAO Level 6
  • EASA FCL.055

Target audience

  • Pilots
  • Air Traffic Controllers
  • Cabin Crew

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