CDC Ebola Attestation Rule Applies to U.S.-Bound General Aviation Flights

Starting November 3, 2026, all passengers and crew aboard international flights bound for the United States—including general aviation, business aviation, and private aircraft—must sign a health attestation confirming they have not been in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) during the previous 21 days.

The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) issued the order on October 22, 2026, in response to a Bundibugyo Ebola outbreak in the DRC that has driven confirmed cases past 10,000.

The rule affects Part 91 and Part 135 operators, flight departments, charter companies, and handlers. Operators must:

• Collect a signed attestation from every traveler, including deadhead crew.
• Obtain a parent or guardian’s signature for minor children.
• Retain attestation records for at least 42 days after departure.

Operators may not board passengers who have not completed the attestation.

The order is scheduled to remain in effect through December 18, 2026, unless the CDC modifies or rescinds it earlier. Industry groups, including Airlines for America and IATA, have challenged the short implementation window. Aviation officials are urging operators to incorporate the attestation check into standard international trip planning immediately.

Source: GlobalAir.com – CDC Ebola Attestation Order Reaches U.S.-Bound Business Aviation Flights