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FAA ends single-pilot exemptions for older citation patterns

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The FAA withdraws certain exemptions for single-pilot operations of older citation. The reasons given in the report are training and safety concerns, specifically named types and permits, not all Citation aircraft.

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FAA bans single-pilot operations in older Cessna Citation jets ↗

Source date: 25.09.2026 · German published: 15.10.2026. The summary shall reflect the declared status; subsequent developments may deviate therefrom.

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