The European Aviation Safety Agency (EASA), the EU equivalent of the US FAA, published today long-awaited rules broadening the permitted use of single-engine turbine (SET) aircraft in commercial operations. Previously, commercial operators, both charter and cargo, were not permitted to operate any single engine aircraft at night or in instrument meteorological conditions. Today’s rule lifts those restrictions for turbine powered aircraft. The General Aviation Manufacturer’s Association (GAMA) has long pushed for liberalization on commercial SET operations in Europe.
Source: avwebCommercial IFR Single-Engine Turbine Operations in Europe Legalized