Caravan freight ops in Europe?

[big_al]

There seem to be countless 'van freight operators in the states but none in Europe. Why is that? Is it because they have a good rail and road freight hauling system and rely on much older and bigger equipment that needs to be taken by air?

Thanks

 

[Sunnfun]

It's because the JAA doesn't allow commercial Single Engine IFR operations. There are a few exemptions (Cargo only in some countries, domestic operations ec.), but generally that's the status.

You can find some further reading here: Single-engine IFR rule has yet to pass muster

Hope that helps.

 

[big_al]

Thanks for that info and link!