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EASA Commercial Air Transport (Part-CAT) Regulations Explained
Flight time limitations, twin-engine ETOPS rules, and maintenance standards governing European executive aviation.
BY AIR Aviation Intelligence Team•PUBLISHED: September 2026•LAST VERIFIED: September 2026
1. Flight Time Limitations & Pilot Rest Minimums
EASA rules cap daily flight duty periods (FDP) for charter pilots to prevent fatigue. Minimum rest periods (12+ hours) between duty cycles ensure crew alertness on every mission.