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Operational Insight

  • 25
    Oct

    Master Crew Lists – Information, Requirements & Tips

    Regulatory Compliance
    By Elon Holmes
    6625
    A Master Crew List (MCL) is a list the Transportation Safety Administration (TSA) mandates every charter (non-scheduled commercial) operator have ...
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  • 23
    Oct

    EU Regulatory Update: Passport Expiration Dates, Part 1 – Rule Changes

    Bizav Best Practice
    By Stefano Bruno
    2923
    Beginning June 26, 2013 a regulatory amendment was put into effect by the European Parliament for European Union (EU) border ...
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  • 18
    Oct

    Flight Planning Tips for North American Region

    Bizav Best Practice
    By Jason Davidson
    3287
    Flight planning procedures are relatively unrestrictive and user friendly within the North American airspace. There are, however, equipment requirements, restrictions, ...
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  • 11
    Oct

    European Region Flight Planning Tips

    Bizav Best Practice
    By Universal
    5396
    Network Manager (NM), or Network Management Operations Centre (NMOC) – previously known as the Central Flow Management Unit (CFMU)-- ...
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  • 27
    Sep

    Flight Planning Tips When Operating to Asia

    Bizav Best Practice
    By Jason Davidson
    4254
    Routing and airway restrictions are more common in Asia than in many other parts of the world. It’s important to ...
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  • 20
    Sep

    Traveling to Leuchars Airport: Changes for GA Ops

    Bizav Best Practice
    By Jason Hayward
    4515
    If you’re flying to St Andrews for golf, Leuchars (EGQL) is the closest and preferred general aviation (GA) airport. St ...
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  • 18
    Sep

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

    Regulatory Compliance
    By Juan Muniz
    5748
    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
    4922
    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
    3590
    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
    3368
    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
    3402
    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
    3253
    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
    2470
    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
    2391
    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
    2773
    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
    2529
    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
    2754
    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
    2653
    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
    2801
    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
    3731
    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
    3080
    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
    3107
    Airport and aircraft security must always be top of mind, particularly when traveling to unfamiliar airport locations. Depending on the ...
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