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Commercial Single-Engine Turbine IFR Operations Approved in Europe

Commercial operations using single-engine turbine airplanes like the Cessna Caravan can now fly at night or in instrument meteorological conditions in Europe. Textron Aviation
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Key Takeaways:

  • The European Union has approved commercial operations for single-engine turbine airplanes at night or in instrument meteorological conditions, aligning Europe with ICAO standards after a 20-year effort.
  • This regulatory change is expected to open up new markets across Europe and contribute economically, for example, by enabling overnight cargo deliveries.
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The European Union at long last has approved commercial operations using single-engine turbine airplanes at night or in instrument meteorological conditions in Europe. The operations take effect today with publication in the EU’s Official Journal.

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