What Happened
New Policy Affects Transport-Category Aircraft Operations
The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has announced that it will no longer issue exemptions allowing single-pilot operation of certain Cessna Citation CE-500 series aircraft. The policy change, effective immediately, affects transport-category CE-500 variants certificated for two-pilot operation and weighing more than 12,500 pounds. The FAA cited safety data and widespread noncompliance with exemption conditions and limitations as the reasons for the change. This development was reported by Greenberg Traurig, LLP.