ER stands for Extended Range These aircraft types that is identified by 'ER' are aircraft models that is enhanced for better efficiency at long range flights than its counterpart aircraft of the same model. Source(s): Aerospace Engineer - Aviation Enthusiast
Theyâre called the Windward Islands because theyâre exposed to the wind (âwindwardâ) of the northeast trade winds (northeasterlies). Windward and Leeward Islands of the Lesser Antilles The Windward Islands include. The Leeward Islands are the northwestern islands of the Lesser Antilles. Theyâre called the Leeward Islands because theyâre away from the wind (âleeâ).
Anguilla is the most northerly of the Leeward Islands in the Eastern Caribbean, with a latitude of approximately 18 degrees north and longitude of 63 degrees west. The island. lies between the Atlantic Ocean and the Caribbean Sea, some five miles north of St. Maarten/St. Martin and one hundred fifty miles east of Puerto Rico. The territory of Anguilla comprises several offshore islets, or cays, including Sandy Island, Dog Island, Prickley Pear Cays, Scrub Island, and Sombrero Island (the location of the island's lighthouse).