Single-engine operations in #BCN#LEBL airport and the new MTOW-15t🚫 restriction.

Summarizing :

🚨 #PC12 🚫 operation is still restricted at BCN airport until further notice.
There is no official communication as of today from AENA about the resumption of full operation. 
There are open discussions with ANEA on how to re-establish the possibility to operate a limited number 🙅‍♂️ of flights per year for this type of aircraft (ask for more details).

🚨 Yes, in case of an emergency, a special tractor and thrust equipment is needed to evacuate the taxiing area (see pics of real case and simulation performed by GENERAL AVIATION SERVICE SL FBO ).  
🚨 Yes, G.A.S. is currently the official supplier of all the necessary equipment (❗Tractor + ❗PC12 Bar ) to other handling agents in Barcelona.

🚨 😕 New ⛔ for aircraft MTOW 15t or less. (LEBL 2023)
During the months of June, July and August
aircraft with a maximum take-off weight (MTOW) of 15,000 kg or less will be restricted and will not be able to operate on arrival between 07:00-09:59 utc. 
( source: AENA meeting held on 16feb with handling agents in BCN )

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