Foreigners Flying U.S. Planes? FAA Seeks Form Feedback
Published Date: 6/16/2025
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Summary
The FAA wants your thoughts on a new form for pilots who fly U.S. planes leased by non-U.S. citizens. This form helps decide if a pilot can get special permission to fly these planes. If you’re a pilot or involved in leasing, this could affect you soon, so get ready to share your feedback!
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New SPPA Application Requirement
If you are a pilot who performs pilot duties on a U.S. civil aircraft that is leased by a non-U.S. citizen, the FAA plans a new form called a Special Purpose Pilot Authorization (SPPA). You would need to provide information to the FAA through this application so the agency can decide whether to issue an SPPA. The FAA is requesting public comments under the Paperwork Reduction Act about this new information collection.
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