Tag: middle east
Bahrain Formula 1 Grand Prix – Tips for Business Aircraft Operators
The Gulf Air Bahrain Grand Prix will be held April 19-21 at the Bahrain F1 circuit. Because of increased business aviation and general traffic for this event, it’s best to begin organizing your trip as soon as possible. Here is some information to help you with your planning: 1. There are 3 primary airports to [...]
Preparing for the Abu Dhabi Business Air Expo
Held in Abu Dhabi, the capital of the United Arab Emirates (UAE), the Abu Dhabi Business Air Expo is dedicated to Middle East business aviation and attracts trade visitors primarily from within the region. Here is some information to help you with your planning: 1. When does OMAD Business Air Expo 2013 take place? Dates [...]
10 Important Things to Remember When Flying to the Middle East
Because of recent events in the Middle East and their coverage by the news media, some business aircraft operators are re-evaluating corporate travel to this area. While there are definitely some issues to be aware of, requiring additional pre-trip and security planning, business aviation traffic to the region has remained relatively stable. The Middle East [...]
MEBA 2012 Special: Business Aviation in the Middle East
Over the past year since we first started this business aviation blog, we’ve released a number of articles covering business aviation operations and regulatory requirements for operations to the Middle East. With the 2012 Middle East Business Aviation Event (MEBA) taking place this week, we thought it would be useful to compile these recent articles [...]
Business Aviation Operations to Iraq – U.S. Sanctioned Country Series
While the broad economic sanctions on Iraq were lifted by the U.S. and most countries in late 2010, the U.S. Government still imposes significant restrictions on U.S.-registered aircraft that still impact business and general aviation aircraft operations involving Iraq. As a result, it is important for U.S. business aviation operators to be aware of these [...]
Tips for Saudi Arabian Landing and Overflight Permit Requests
Obtaining Saudi Arabian landing and overflight permits is a relatively straightforward process for business aircraft, as long as you or the 3rd-party provider assisting you with the flight has a firm understanding of the process and requirements. If you are planning a flight that will take you into or over Saudi Arabia, here what you [...]
Business Aviation Operations to Iran – U.S. Sanctioned Countries Series
This business aviation blog post is part of a series on business aviation operations in U.S. sanctioned countries. While the U.S. sanctions against Iran do not prohibit individuals from traveling to or from Iran, as with the Cuba sanctions, the increasing U.S. and international sanctions on Iran make it a difficult destination for U.S.-registered aircraft [...]
U.S. Sanctioned Countries Series: Business Aviation Operations to and from Syria
This business aviation blog post is part of a series on operating to U.S. sanctioned countries. Due to the policies and actions of the government of Syria, the United States and other countries have imposed a wide range of sanctions on the Syrian government. Among other things, the U.S. sanctions on Syria prohibit U.S. persons [...]
Tips for Business Aircraft Operators Flying to the UAE for the Formula 1 Grand Prix
This year’s Formula 1 Etihad Airways Abu Dhabi Grand Prix will be held November 2nd-4th at the Yas Marina circuit located on Yas Island. Abu Dhabi City will come alive during this event, and demand for business aviation services and other related travel accommodations will run high. An anticipated sell-out crowd of over 50,000 spectators [...]
10 Popular Airports in the Middle East for Business Aircraft Operators – Part 2 of 2
This business aviation blog post is part two in a series on popular airports in the Middle East for business aircraft operators. Many good stops are available in the Middle East for business aircraft operators, with 24-hour operations, credit, and full support services. In our previous post, we discussed 5 popular airports in the Middle [...]
10 Popular Airports in the Middle East for Business Aircraft Operators – Part 1 of 2
This business aviation blog post is part one in a series on popular airports in the Middle East for business aircraft operators. Many good airports for tech stops and overnights are available in the Middle East for business aircraft operators, with 24-hour operations, credit, and full support services. Be mindful of landing and overflight permit [...]
Changes in Jordan Landing Permits Impacting Business Aviation Operators
This business aviation blog post is part of a series on operating to the Middle East. While obtaining landing permits for Jordan remains a fairly straightforward process for business aircraft operators, such permits are not as easy to obtain as they were earlier this year. Here are some main points to know about the revised [...]
How Cabotage Regulations May Impact Your Flight
Cabotage is the transport of goods or passengers between two points in the same country by an aircraft registered in another country. The application of this regulation varies from country to country and changes from time to time. Penalties for cabotage violations range from fines, to payment of all applicable duties and taxes, to seizure [...]
Flying to the Middle East: 7 FAQs by Business-Aviation Operators
The Middle East is a straightforward and relatively easy operating environment for the well prepared business aviation operator. With adequate pre-trip planning, the problems that can surface from time to time are almost always avoidable. We recommend you always double-check all required documentation and confirm that permit requirements are met. Cultural considerations are especially important [...]
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 [...]
