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International Tech Stops – Part 2: Permits & Operating Tips
This business aviation blog post continues from our article last week, entitled “International Tech Stops – Part 1: Clearance and ... -
International Tech Stops – Part 1: Clearance and Landing Considerations
Procedures and requirements for clearing customs, immigration, and quarantine (CIQ) on international tech stops vary across the world. While some ... -
Operating Requirements: Part 4 – Best Practice Tips
An international check list is always an effective tool when planning an international trip. Ensure you have all required overflight ... -
Calculating ETPs for GA Aircraft – Part 2: Special Considerations
When a variety of equal time point (ETP) possibilities are available, operators have the option of being more selective and ... -
Operating Requirements: Part 3 – Particular Restrictions
It’s always important to do your due diligence in terms of pre-trip planning. Consequences of missing a procedural step or ... -
Calculating ETPs for GA Aircraft: Business Aviation Guide
There’s no regulatory requirement for general aviation (GA) operators to calculate Equal Time Points (ETPs) when planning and filing flight ... -
Operating Requirements: Part 2 – Unique Procedures
Many unique operating requirements, here and there around the world, are location specific while others depend on the type of ... -
Understanding Food Terminology – Differences between the United Kingdom and the United States
It’s important to be very specific when ordering catering. Be mindful that any part of a catering order can be ... -
Operating Requirements: Part 1 – Unique Airport and Country Considerations
Business aviation remains the best way to move around the world. There are, however, a myriad of assorted operating requirements ... -
Operating to RPLL – Part 1: Airport & Operating Considerations
Manila is a popular destination for business and leisure purposes and attracts a steady flow of general aviation (GA) activity. ... -
EU Regulatory Update: Passport Expiration Dates, Part 2 – Key Considerations
If your passport is about to expire, or will expire within 90 days of your intended departure from the EU, ... -
Master Crew Lists – Information, Requirements & Tips
A Master Crew List (MCL) is a list the Transportation Safety Administration (TSA) mandates every charter (non-scheduled commercial) operator have ... -
EU Regulatory Update: Passport Expiration Dates, Part 1 – Rule Changes
Beginning June 26, 2013 a regulatory amendment was put into effect by the European Parliament for European Union (EU) border ... -
Flight Planning Tips for North American Region
Flight planning procedures are relatively unrestrictive and user friendly within the North American airspace. There are, however, equipment requirements, restrictions, ... -
European Region Flight Planning Tips
Network Manager (NM), or Network Management Operations Centre (NMOC) – previously known as the Central Flow Management Unit (CFMU)-- ... -
Flight Planning Tips When Operating to Asia
Routing and airway restrictions are more common in Asia than in many other parts of the world. It’s important to ... -
Traveling to Leuchars Airport: Changes for GA Ops
If you’re flying to St Andrews for golf, Leuchars (EGQL) is the closest and preferred general aviation (GA) airport. St ... -
Permissions for Non-U.S. Charter Flights to the U.S. – Part 2: Additional Considerations
There are only rare cases where the Department of Transportation (DOT) actually notifies operators on required permissions and procedures for ... -
Permissions for Non-U.S. Charter Flights to the U.S. – Part 1: General Requirements
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. ... -
Executive Security in Business Aviation: Part 3 – Weapons Considerations
Unfortunately, it’s not practical to hire executive protection type-licensed to carry and use weapons at all worldwide locations. In order ... -
Executive Security in Business Aviation: Part 2 – Security Specifics
It’s always important to consider security risks at planned destinations and, when needed, to obtain advance intelligence briefs and organize ... -
Executive Security in Business Aviation: Part 1 – General Considerations
Executive security – personal protection for passengers and crew – is often required depending on the type of flight operation ...
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