Tag: russia
St. Petersburg, Russia International Economic Forum – Business Aviation Trip Planning Tips
The St. Petersburg International Economic Forum (SPIEF) runs June 20-22 in St. Petersburg, Russia. The forum provides a unique platform for global leaders to engage with their peers in finding solutions to the most pressing global issues. This will be a particularly busy period for St. Petersburg – in terms of business aircraft movements and [...]
Coming Soon: Russian Landing Permit Changes – Effective May 30, 2013
The Russian Civil Aviation Authority (CAA) has announced important changes related to landing permit requirements effective May 30, 2013. The good news for operators of non-scheduled flights to Russia is that permit application lead times have been reduced, permit validity has been extended, and fewer [...]
Winter Olympics 2014: Sochi, Russia, Welcomes Business Aviation
If you’re planning on operating your business aircraft to the 2014 Winter Olympics, you should begin your trip coordination as soon as possible. Not only will this be a busy period in Russia, but there will also be limitations on preferred hotel accommodations, aircraft parking, and pre-paid local ground transport – especially for operators who [...]
5 of the World’s Most Popular Tech Stops for Business Aviation
For business aircraft operators, planning reliable tech stops is a key component in orchestrating successful international movements. Some regions of the world have multiple good tech stops available, while, in other areas, you’ll have limited options. On key routes – such as North America to Asia or Africa, and Europe to Africa, South America or [...]
6 Great Tech Stops in Northeast Asia for Business Aviation – and Why
This business aviation blog post is part of a series on great technical stops for business aviation. Many good tech stops exist in Northeast Asia (the “Far East” region) for business-aviation operators. Aircraft range will impact selection of tech stops. However, permits are also an important consideration for this region. You’ll generally have less flexibility [...]
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 [...]
