FAA actions reshape Citation crewing while medical and oxygen proposals advance

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NBAA's Oct. 1 News Hour highlighted an immediate rollback of certain single-pilot exemptions alongside proposed changes to diabetes certification and cockpit oxygen rules. KEY TAKEAWAYS The FAA has moved to rescind certain single-pilot training exemptions for Cessna Citation aircraft originally certificated for two-pilot operation. NBAA and CJP have requested at least a 90-day pause for… Read the full news article

NBAA and CJP Seek 90-Day Reprieve as FAA Ends Legacy Citation Single-Pilot Exemptions

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Aviation groups want a data review and an FAA-industry working group while affected CE-500-series operators adapt to restored two-pilot requirements. KEY TAKEAWAYS NBAA and Citation Jet Pilots have asked the FAA for at least a 90-day stay for compliant entities affected by the rescission of legacy Citation single-pilot exemptions. The FAA policy took effect Sept…. Read the full news article