CDC Ebola Order Requires Attestations on All U.S.-Bound General Aviation Flights
General aviation and private jet operators flying internationally to the United States now face a new federal health compliance requirement. A Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) order, which took effect at 11:59 p.m. EST on November 3, 2026, requires every passenger and crew member aboard any U.S.-bound flight—including Part 91 and Part 135 operators, private jets, and general aviation aircraft—to sign an attestation confirming they have not been in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) within the past 21 days.
The order follows an escalating outbreak of Bundibugyo virus disease, a form of Ebola, confirmed by the DRC Ministry of Health in Ituri Province on May 15, 2026. The CDC says the measure is intended to reduce the risk of Ebola being introduced into the United States through air travel. The 21-day window reflects Ebola’s maximum incubation period.
Operators must collect the attestation before boarding. It may be completed using a paper form, an authenticated digital signature, or an electronic checkbox. Operators must also:
- Retain each attestation for at least 42 days after the flight’s arrival in the United States.
- Deny boarding to anyone who refuses to sign.
- Be aware that knowingly submitting false information could result in federal prosecution or criminal penalties.
The order is currently scheduled to remain in effect through December 18, 2026, unless the CDC modifies or rescinds it earlier.
Source: Magellan Jets – CDC Ebola Travel Guidance Now Covers Every U.S.-Bound Private Jet