Tag: france
Paris Air Show 2013 Update – Requirements for Bizav Operators
The 50th International Paris Air Show takes place biennially and occurs this year, June 17-23. The event takes place at Le Bourget Exposition Center – at Le Bourget (LFPB) airport north of Paris – and brings together aviation trade visitors and exhibitors [...]
Monaco Grand Prix 2013 – A Quick Rundown for Your Trip Planning
The Formula 1 Grand Prix de Monaco is set for May 23-26. As this is the 71st Monaco Grand Prix, it promises to be yet another very busy and popular event. As Monaco does not have an airport, business aircraft operators will need to consider their options in France. Aircraft parking at nearby airports may [...]
Business Aviation Options for the 2013 Cannes Film Festival – A Quick Rundown
The Cannes Film Festival is a very busy time of the year for the Mediterranean region. This year, the festival takes place May 15-26, and it’s important to plan trips to this area in advance. For operators setting up trips to the festival on short notice, there are always airport and aircraft parking options available. [...]
Operating to France During the Summer Months
The Mediterranean region of France is a busy and popular destination during the summer months, and business aircraft traffic is high. While 3rd-party providers and ground handlers can orchestrate last-minute requests for aircraft parking, hotels and service availability, best practice is to do as much [...]
Tips on Airport Operations for France: Fuel, Additional Services and Security
For business aircraft operations in France, pre-arranging fuel and 4th-party services are particularly important when operating on weekends or flying to smaller regional airports. While airport security is good across the country, certain services, amenities and credit may be limited at smaller [...]
Tips on Airport Operations for France – Ground Handling
For business aircraft operators, the availability of ground handling and Ground Support Equipment (GSE) is good at major airports in France, but limited at smaller regional airports. Best practice: work with your ground handler, in advance of arrival, to confirm required services [...]
Tips on Operating to France – Customs, Immigration & Agriculture
International business aviation arrivals in France clear customs and immigration onboard, inside a Fixed Base Operator (FBO) or at main commercial terminal. Work with your 3rd-party provider to confirm clearance processes and options at all intended destinations and fine-tune the clearance process [...]
Paris Air Show 2013 – Start Planning Now!
The Paris Air Show is always a very busy period, and for business aircraft operators, it’s important to begin planning – particularly for preferred hotel accommodations – as soon as schedules are confirmed. If operating a charter to the Paris Air Show, be aware of permit lead times and begin working with [...]
Tips on Airport Operations for France – General Information
There are unique paperwork and process requirements to consider regarding airport operations in France. Operational procedures vary from airport to airport. Variations are particularly acute at smaller regional airports. Work with your 3rd-party provider to avoid any overlooked considerations in airport [...]
A Beginner’s Guide to Ordering In-flight Catering in France
In-flight catering can make or break a business aircraft trip from the passenger’s perspective. This is particularly problematic in locations where it’s not easy to source exactly what your passengers want and expect. While France offers some of the finest cuisine in the world, there are considerations when ordering in-flight catering locally. [...]
8 Tips for Flying Your Aircraft to Paris for Fashion Week
Paris Fashion Week takes place September 27 – October 5, 2012. This is a period when demand for hotel accommodations, local transportation and business aviation support services can be much higher than the norm. Work with your 3rd-party provider and local ground handler as early as possible to secure best available options, from aircraft parking [...]
Picking an Airport in Paris: Overview of Customs, Documentation Requirements, and Services
This business aviation blog post is part of a series on operating to France and continues from our previous post of selecting an airport in Paris. The customs process into Paris is straightforward for private non-revenue and charter (non-scheduled commercial) aircraft operators. Documentation requirements are not onerous, and business aircraft operators can look forward to [...]
Tips on Picking an Airport in Paris for a Business Aviation Flight
This business aviation blog post is part of a series on operating to France. Paris Le Bourget (LFPB) is one of the most business aviation-friendly airports in Europe in terms of operating flexibility, available services and maintenance support. There are, however, other airport options to consider when operating to Paris. A 3rd-party provider can help [...]
5 Airport Slots and PPRs to Pay Attention to in Europe
This aviation blog post is part of a series on airway and airport slots. When you travel to Europe, requesting airport slots and making Prior Permission Required (PPRs) – as well as requests for revisions – can be a complex process. This is especially true in high-traffic areas and when schedule changes become necessary. Procedures [...]
Flying to the Cannes Film Festival? 4 (More) Things You Must Know
This aviation blog post is part two of a series on planning a flight to the Cannes Film Festival. It continues from our previous post covering selecting airports and airport alternates. Once you’ve reserved parking and Prior Permissions Required (PPRs) (if applicable) at Cannes, France (LFMD) or one of the surrounding airports for the Cannes [...]
Flying to Cannes? 4 Tips for Selecting Airports and Alternates
This aviation blog post is part of a series on planning a business aviation flight to the Cannes Film Festival. One of the busiest periods in the Mediterranean region takes place every year in the latter part of May. If you plan to attend the Cannes Film Festival this year (May 16th-27th), it’s important to [...]
10 Potentially Challenging International Permits for Business Aviation Operators
This aviation blog post of part of a series on overflight permits and landing permits. Overflight and landing permits vary in complexity and lead time. It depends on the region of the world you’re flying to and the type of operation you’re doing. Charter (non-scheduled commercial) permits usually require additional documentation and lead time, involve [...]
