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Operational Insight

  • Calculating ETPs for GA Aircraft – Part 2: Special Considerations
    4
    Dec

    Calculating ETPs for GA Aircraft – Part 2: Special Considerations

    Bizav Best Practice
    By Nathan Shelley
    3752
    When a variety of equal time point (ETP) possibilities are available, operators have the option of being more selective and ...
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  • 29
    Nov

    Operating Requirements: Part 3 – Particular Restrictions

    Bizav Best Practice
    By Greg Linton
    3407
    It’s always important to do your due diligence in terms of pre-trip planning. Consequences of missing a procedural step or ...
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  • 27
    Nov

    Calculating ETPs for GA Aircraft: Business Aviation Guide

    Bizav Best Practice
    By Nathan Shelley
    8063
    There’s no regulatory requirement for general aviation (GA) operators to calculate Equal Time Points (ETPs) when planning and filing flight ...
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  • 22
    Nov

    Operating Requirements: Part 2 – Unique Procedures

    Bizav Best Practice
    By Greg Linton
    3541
    Many unique operating requirements, here and there around the world, are location specific while others depend on the type of ...
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  • 20
    Nov

    Understanding Food Terminology – Differences between the United Kingdom and the United States

    Bizav Best Practice
    By Tom Hayes
    3903
    It’s important to be very specific when ordering catering. Be mindful that any part of a catering order can be ...
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  • 15
    Nov

    Operating Requirements: Part 1 – Unique Airport and Country Considerations

    Bizav Best Practice
    By Greg Linton
    4155
    Business aviation remains the best way to move around the world. There are, however, a myriad of assorted operating requirements ...
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  • 1
    Nov

    Operating to RPLL – Part 1: Airport & Operating Considerations

    Bizav Best Practice
    By Rubie Sobremonte
    5747
    Manila is a popular destination for business and leisure purposes and attracts a steady flow of general aviation (GA) activity. ...
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  • 30
    Oct

    EU Regulatory Update: Passport Expiration Dates, Part 2 – Key Considerations

    Regulatory Compliance
    By Stefano Bruno
    2846
    If your passport is about to expire, or will expire within 90 days of your intended departure from the EU, ...
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  • 25
    Oct

    Master Crew Lists – Information, Requirements & Tips

    Regulatory Compliance
    By Elon Holmes
    6656
    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
    2955
    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
    3320
    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
    5429
    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
    4287
    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
    4546
    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
    5782
    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
    4950
    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
    3612
    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
    3389
    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
    3439
    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
    3288
    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
    2492
    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
    2412
    Many options are available for business aircraft operators within the realm of supervisory agent services. The agent may fly with ...
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