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Operational Insight

  • 18
    Sep

    Permissions for Non-U.S. Charter Flights to the U.S. – Part 2: Additional Considerations

    Regulatory Compliance
    By Juan Muniz
    5726
    There are only rare cases where the Department of Transportation (DOT) actually notifies operators on required permissions and procedures for ...
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  • 4
    Sep

    Permissions for Non-U.S. Charter Flights to the U.S. – Part 1: General Requirements

    Regulatory Compliance
    By Juan Muniz
    4900
    When operating charters (non-schedued commercial) to/from the U.S., with non-U.S. registered aircraft, there are many considerations to be mindful of. ...
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  • 7
    Aug

    Executive Security in Business Aviation: Part 3 – Weapons Considerations

    Bizav Best Practice
    By Universal
    3575
    Unfortunately, it’s not practical to hire executive protection type-licensed to carry and use weapons at all worldwide locations. In order ...
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  • 31
    Jul

    Executive Security in Business Aviation: Part 2 – Security Specifics

    Bizav Best Practice
    By Universal
    3356
    It’s always important to consider security risks at planned destinations and, when needed, to obtain advance intelligence briefs and organize ...
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  • 24
    Jul

    Executive Security in Business Aviation: Part 1 – General Considerations

    Bizav Best Practice
    By Universal
    3381
    Executive security – personal protection for passengers and crew – is often required depending on the type of flight operation ...
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  • 3
    Jul

    Permit Requirements for Business Aviation: Part 2 – Basic Considerations

    Bizav Best Practice
    By Mark Hudson
    3228
    There are a number of basic permit considerations that must be taken into account by both private non-revenue and charter ...
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  • 26
    Jun

    An Industry Message from our Chairman

    Universal News
    By Greg Evans
    2457
    NEW UPDATE: Please check out the following fact sheet “Myths vs. Facts” on this issue produced by NBAA. It’s time ...
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  • 12
    Jun

    When to Hire Your Own Supervisory Agent for Remote Bizav Ops – Part 2

    Bizav Best Practice
    By Samuel Dantas
    2377
    Many options are available for business aircraft operators within the realm of supervisory agent services. The agent may fly with ...
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  • 7
    Jun

    Head of State Flights – Part 2: Permit and Service Considerations

    Bizav Best Practice
    By Charles Gabb
    2756
    The process of obtaining permits and coordinating aircraft services for Head of State operations differs from conventional general aviation (GA) ...
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  • 5
    Jun

    When to Hire Your Own Supervisory Agent for Remote Bizav Ops – Part 1

    Bizav Best Practice
    By Samuel Dantas
    2517
    When operating to a secondary, domestic-only, or remote international airport, you often are faced with the challenge of working with ...
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  • 31
    May

    Head of State Flights – Part 1: Special Considerations

    Bizav Best Practice
    By Charles Gabb
    2734
    When operating Head of State flights throughout the world special planning and day of operation considerations are involved. These additional ...
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  • Customs Tips For Any Trip: Part 2 – Compliance with the Details
    20
    Mar

    Customs Tips For Any Trip: Part 2 – Compliance with the Details

    Bizav Best Practice
    By Rayburn Hoover
    2632
    For business aircraft operators, “know before you go” is the critical rule to follow for successfully navigating the customs, immigration, ...
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  • Customs Tips for Any Trip: Part 1 – Avoiding Issues on your Trip
    13
    Mar

    Customs Tips for Any Trip: Part 1 – Avoiding Issues on your Trip

    Bizav Best Practice
    By Rayburn Hoover
    2781
    Customs, immigration, and quarantine (CIQ) authorities worldwide, are becoming more stringent on clearance requirements. Be mindful that every airport location ...
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  • Assessing Airport and Aircraft Security – Part 2: Aircraft Security Options
    8
    Mar

    Assessing Airport and Aircraft Security – Part 2: Aircraft Security Options

    Bizav Best Practice
    By Universal
    3708
    Always check with your trip support and/or security provider on current security/threat status at all planned destinations and tech stops. ...
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  • Asian Flight Permit Requirements 101 – Part 2: Revisions and Cabotage Considerations
    6
    Mar

    Asian Flight Permit Requirements 101 – Part 2: Revisions and Cabotage Considerations

    Bizav Best Practice
    By Larry Williams
    3060
    Permit revisions are often more challenging and restrictive within the Asian operating environment. Best practice is to ‘know before you ...
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  • Assessing Airport and Aircraft Security – Part 1: Top Considerations
    1
    Mar

    Assessing Airport and Aircraft Security – Part 1: Top Considerations

    Bizav Best Practice
    By Universal
    3087
    Airport and aircraft security must always be top of mind, particularly when traveling to unfamiliar airport locations. Depending on the ...
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  • Asian Flight Permit Requirements 101 – Part 1: General Considerations
    27
    Feb

    Asian Flight Permit Requirements 101 – Part 1: General Considerations

    Bizav Best Practice
    By Larry Williams
    5568
    Be prepared to deal with numerous permits requirements when traveling to and within Asia. You can expect that overflight and ...
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  • Technical Stops for Business Aviation
    22
    Feb

    Tips for Selecting a Business Aviation Tech Stop – Part 2: Permits, Airport Slots & ...

    Bizav Best Practice
    By Greg Linton
    3990
    When planning international tech stops issues such as permits, airport slots, prior permissions required (PPRs), visa requirements and customs, immigration, ...
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  • Business Aircraft Operations to the Bahamas – Part 2: Handling, Fuel & Local Area
    20
    Feb

    Business Aircraft Operations to the Bahamas – Part 2: Handling, Fuel & Local Area

    Bizav Best Practice
    By Jacob Reader
    2983
    For business aircraft operators, the quality of support services and infrastructure at outlying airports in the Bahamas is not the ...
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  • Tips for Selecting a Business Aviation Tech Stop – Part 1: Key Considerations
    15
    Feb

    Tips for Selecting a Business Aviation Tech Stop – Part 1: Key Considerations

    Bizav Best Practice
    By Greg Linton
    4788
    Choosing the best tech stops for your long-haul international trip is always an important planning item. Considerations include route of ...
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  • Air Navigation Costs for Business Aviation – Part 2: Calculating and Paying Fees
    30
    Jan

    Air Navigation Costs for Business Aviation – Part 2: Calculating and Paying Fees

    Bizav Best Practice
    By Fred Quinonez
    4323
    Air navigation fees (“nav fees”) are almost universally applicable when using another country’s airspace. As these charges vary, and can ...
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  • 23
    Jan

    Air Navigation Costs for Business Aviation – Part 1: Key Considerations

    Bizav Best Practice
    By Fred Quinonez
    5058
    When flying internationally, you’ll usually be paying air navigation fees (“nav fees”) to some country or group of countries. While ...
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