ETOPS

[jackpilot]

ETOPS is an aviation acronym for Extended Operations  for aircraft to fly long-distance routes that had been off-limits to twin-engined aircraft,

Well, I got a better explanation yesterday from Air Canada:

Engine Tuning Or Passengers Swimming 

[Bob Reed]

OMG!! That is a funny one Jack!!

[Fcoq]

Yes, very funny!
Do you imagine the captain announcement?:
"Dear passenger this aircraft is Etops certified don't worry...and for those who don't know what is Etops,............"lol

Franck