European Safety Standards for Private Operators

Europe’s new rules for so-called “non-commercial operations with complex motor-powered aircraft” will affect all private operations with large turbine business airplanes and helicopters. Between now and Aug. 25, 2016, which is the final deadline for implementation, owners must develop safety management systems and take other required steps to bring their aircraft and operations to a level of compliance that is “up to the safety standards of commercial operators.”