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FAA weighs path to restore single-pilot operations in Citation jets

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The FAA could explore using a supplemental type certificate to reenable single-pilot operations in Citation aircraft, according to the available report. The possibility points to a regulatory route for changing operating requirements, but no decision or implementation details are provided.

Discovered 2026-10-23T06:04:41.573035-07:00 | 2026-10-23T06:04:41.573035-07:00

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What Hype is tracking

  • A possible STC pathway could affect how Citation operators approach crew requirements, though the FAA has not announced a decision or specific changes.
  • Any move to restore single-pilot operations would make regulatory approval and the associated safety case central to operators’ planning.

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2026-10-23T06:04:41.573035-07:00
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