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FAA to End Single-Pilot Exemptions for Certain Legacy Cessna Citation Jets After Safety Review

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The FAA will rescind exemptions allowing single-pilot operations on certain older Cessna Citation models after finding widespread training and operational noncompliance, alongside broader safety concerns. NBAA and the Citation Jet Pilots Owner Pilot Association are questioning the sudden return to two-pilot requirements.

Discovered 2026-09-25T08:36:12.922947-07:00 | 2026-09-25T08:36:12.922947-07:00

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  • The decision will require two-pilot operations for affected legacy Citation variants, directly changing staffing, training and operating-cost assumptions for owners and operators.
  • The FAA’s review found widespread noncompliance involving training and operations, making compliance controls and oversight a central issue for business-aviation operators.
  • NBAA and the Citation Jet Pilots Owner Pilot Association are challenging the action, creating an immediate regulatory and industry-response question.

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AINonline Flying Magazine NBAA avbrief.com ixaviacion.com Corporate Jet Investor
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2026-09-25T08:36:12.922947-07:00
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2026-09-30T11:07:35.902735-07:00
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