Pilatus Develops Oxygen Mask System for Single-Engine Commercial Flights

VOLDIRECT, a European airline, has obtained approval to operate commercial flights with the Pilatus PC-12 under instrument flight rules, thanks to the development of a new oxygen mask system. The company’s flagship aircraft, F-HOLI, is equipped with the system, which was developed in collaboration with Pilatus. The European Aviation Safety Agency has proposed conditions for single-engine commercial flights in instrument meteorological conditions, which are expected to be approved next year. This marks a significant step forward for VOLDIRECT and Pilatus, and may pave the way for more flexible regulations for single-engine commercial flights in Europe.