Aircraft
Turboprop Single Ops Could Boom in Europe
EASA now allowing Single Engine Turbine commercial operations in Europe has created a new market opportunity for operators.
Far right, James Dillon-Godfray head of business development of Oxford Airport. Center, CEO of PrivateFly, Adam Twidell.
Far right, James Dillon-Godfray head of business development of Oxford Airport. Center, CEO of PrivateFly, Adam Twidell.

Reflecting on EASA’s March 1 rule allowing operators to provide commercial single-engine turboprop (SET) operations in instrument meteorological conditions (IMC), those attending the SETOps2017 conference at the Royal Aeronautical Society in London on Friday pondered whether single-engine turboprops will stimulate a new era of growth for business aviation in Europe; or if it's just hype. While activity has increased sharply from a low base so far this year, it remains to be seen whether widespread SET operations will evolve in Europe. However, one thing the conference did agree on is that new business models offered by the likes of Wheels Up and Surf Air will help to stimulate the market.