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FAA proposes relaxing oxygen-mask requirements for Part 135 and Part 91 operators

The FAA is proposing changes to oxygen-mask requirements for Part 135 and Part 91 operators, saying the revisions could save the sectors millions of dollars annually. The proposal would ease compliance costs while changing existing safety requirements for business and general aviation operations.

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FAA proposes $348,000 in penalties as Nigerian ground handlers suspend XEJET services over debt

The FAA proposed civil penalties totaling $347,868 against Comfylife for alleged hazardous-materials violations and ExcelAire for allegedly conducting unauthorized charter operations. Separately, Nigerian ground handlers reportedly suspended services to XEJET over an outstanding debt of about N300 million ($218,000), underscoring compliance and payment risks across aviation operations.

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NetJets plans an 8,000-square-foot private terminal near Austin-Bergstrom, filing shows

NetJets is seeking to build an 8,000-square-foot private terminal near Austin-Bergstrom International Airport in Texas, according to a recent public filing. The proposed facility would expand the operator’s dedicated ground infrastructure at one of the country’s growing business aviation gateways.

FlightGlobal

Citation operators challenge FAA data behind sudden single-pilot authorization ban

Business aviation groups are seeking access to the safety data behind the FAA’s decision to rescind single-pilot authorizations for certain Cessna Citation aircraft. Operators say the sweeping policy change could affect flight operations and are pressing the agency for transparency on its risk assessment.

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FAA ends single-pilot exemptions for eight transport-category Citation jets after safety review

The FAA is rescinding exemptions dating to 1984 that allowed single-pilot operation of eight transport-category Cessna Citation models. The agency’s review of 18 years of accident data identified elevated safety concerns and widespread noncompliance with training and oversight requirements.

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NTSB: Snow-covered, overweight Citation V overran runway after rejected takeoff above V1

The NTSB said a Cessna Citation V overran the runway after its crew initiated a rejected takeoff above V1, the decision speed beyond which stopping may not be possible. Snow-covered runway conditions and an overweight aircraft compounded the event, highlighting the risks of late rejected-takeoff decisions.

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

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.

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Italy’s Air Corporate to launch Global-series operations

Italian aviation company Air Corporate plans to begin operations with Bombardier Global-series business jets, expanding its activity into large-cabin, long-range aircraft. The available report does not provide further details on the aircraft, timeline or intended operating model.