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FAA Grounds Southern Aircraft Consultancy for Non-Compliance

1/14/2026

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The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) invalidated registration certificates held by Southern Aircraft Consultancy Inc. for non-compliance with U.S. citizenship requirements.
The FAA ordered SACI to surrender certificates within 21 days, grounding aircraft.
Owners must re-register their aircraft abroad or with FAA, and temporary U.S. authority does not cover international flights.
SACI plans to challenge the decision and explore transferring its business to a U.S.-based trust to minimize client disruption.

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The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) invalidated registration certificates held by Southern Aircraft Consultancy Inc. for non-compliance with U.S. citizenship requirements.
The FAA ordered SACI to surrender certificates within 21 days, grounding aircraft.
Owners must re-register their aircraft abroad or with FAA, and temporary U.S. authority does not cover international flights.
SACI plans to challenge the decision and explore transferring its business to a U.S.-based trust to minimize client disruption.