Keeping up with complex carbon emissions regulations has been a challenge for business aviation operators over the past decade. The task has become more daunting, with two new trading schemes – SWISS-ETS (CH-ETS) and CORSIA – joining the regulatory landscape. The result is there are now three separate emissions programs affecting segments of the general aviation industry concurrently. Understanding the programs’ regulatory requirements, monitoring methodology, tools, deadlines, applicability and exemptions is critical to creating a strategy for compliance. Below is a review and update for all three programs: 1. CORSIA and the future of emission schemes In 2016, ICAO approved […]

It was just announced that arrival and departure slots will be required for all general aviation flights operating to Owen Roberts International Airport (MWCR) in Georgetown, Cayman Islands from Nov. 18, 2018 through Feb. 28, 2019. For a full breakdown on everything you need to know about operating to the Caribbean during peak season visit our blog article: Caribbean peak season bizjet travel – how to eliminate “island time” ops stress. […]

If you’ve managed to find your way to this article, it’s safe to say you likely work in business aviation (or want to) and are looking for ways to advance your career into a leadership role. A quick Google search for Certified Aviation Manager or CAM will pull up a myriad of good resources and articles explaining the benefits of the program. I won’t rehash those in this article. My intent here is to simply share my personal views on the program, clear up a common misconception, and share what it’s meant for me professionally, allowing you to make your […]

Guarulhos (SBGR) is the preferred airport for many international general aviation (GA) arrivals into Brazil for the Formula One Grand Prix event which runs November 11 and 12. As of October 25, 2017, at 0001, local new long term GA parking procedures go into effect at SBGR... […]