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Regs Drive European Operators To Multi-Engine Helos
Restrictions on single-engine helicopter operations in Europe have consistently stimulated operators to favor twin-engine models in their purchase expectat

Restrictions on single-engine helicopter operations in Europe have consistently stimulated operators to favor twin-engine models in their purchase expectations, according to Honeywell’s market forecast, which shows 57 percent of those plans being for multi-engine rotorcraft. “Regulations requiring twin-engine aircraft on flights over congested areas and other use limitations shape the preferences of the European operators,” says the report.

Light-twin helicopters are most frequently mentioned in the multi-engine sector, accounting for more than 37 percent of all European preferences, according to Honeywell. Its survey of expected orders shows single-engine models representing 43 percent of purchases. The manufacturer reports that the average of planned single-engine purchases in the region has been “trending down each year since 2006.”