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 now permits certain COVID-19 home-testing kits for general aviation international arrivals to the U.S.
- This change was implemented following a request from general aviation user groups, including NATA, AOPA, and NBAA.
- Approved home tests must be FDA-authorized, include real-time telehealth supervision to confirm identity and test procedures, and allow for result verification by aircraft operators and U.S. officials.
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