The Centers for Disease Control will allow certain COVID home-testing kits for general aviation international arrivals, following a request from a consortium of GA user groups. The National Air Transportation Association (NATA), Aircraft Owners and Pilots Association (AOPA), and National Business Aviation Association (NBAA) submitted the request for use of some home testing kits and received the new CDC guidance on May 7, 2021.
CDC Allows Certain COVID Home-Testing Kits for GA International Arrivals
Key Takeaways:
- The CDC has approved the use of certain COVID-19 home-testing kits for general aviation international arrivals to the United States.
- This allowance follows a request made by a consortium of general aviation user groups, including NATA, AOPA, and NBAA.
- Approved home tests must be FDA-authorized, include a real-time supervised telehealth service to confirm identity and observe the testing process, and issue an official report.
- Aircraft operators are required to review and confirm the passenger's identity and the details of their test result.
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