Regulations and Government
Europe's Move to SET-IMC Faces Challenges
After two decades, Europe will allow commercial operators of single-engine turbine aircraft to fly in IMC, a decision expected to expand the business.
When the EASA issues new regulations that permit the use of single-engine turboprops and jets for commercial operations in instrument meteorological conditions operators will be able to use popular models such as the PC-12 without securing a special exemption.
When the EASA issues new regulations that permit the use of single-engine turboprops and jets for commercial operations in instrument meteorological conditions operators will be able to use popular models such as the PC-12 without securing a special exemption.

For commercial operators of single-engine turbine aircraft in Europe, it has been a long wait, but SET-IMC is coming. Having agreed in principle to the concept in June last year, the EASA will issue new regulations this year that permit the commercial use of single-engine turboprops and jets in instrument meteorological conditions (SET-IMC or SETOps). For many, this change will be the culmination of a two-decade wait and the means to expand both business and commercial aviation in Europe, but others remain skeptical as to whether its implementation will have any major effect on the market.

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