Regulation, slots & safety

FAA rescinds single-pilot exemptions for several Cessna Citation models

Last observed 2026-10-10 · Confidence 99%

Canonical event record

What happened

The FAA ended single-pilot exemptions for specified CE-500 variants, requiring two pilots for aircraft certified for two-pilot crews.

Why it matters: The change raises operating requirements for affected aircraft, following compliance findings and an FAA-reported higher single-pilot accident rate. AOPA is challenging the blanket approach.

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