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Middle East Flight Permits – Maximizing Schedule and Revision Flexibility
Over recent years the permit situation has relaxed somewhat for general aviation (GA) operations to the Middle East. Still, there ... -
Document Intensive Charter Destinations for Business Aviation: Part 3 – Other Regions
When it comes to charter aircraft operations, there are permit approval anomalies to be aware of here and there around ... -
Business Aircraft Ops to Japan: Ground Handling
For business aircraft operations to Japan, full services and ground handling are readily available throughout the country. Still, there are ... -
Canada to Require Electronic Travel Authorization
As of March 15, 2016, Canada will require Electronic Travel Authorization (eTA) for all visa-exempt foreign nationals entering the country ... -
Route Planning Considerations for Overflight and Landing Permits
When you plan to submit routings for overflight and landing permit requests, there are several things you can do to ... -
Document Intensive Charter Destinations for Business Aviation: Part 2 – European Region
Europe is an operating environment where charter aircraft operators typically require permits, but private operators generally do not. This can ... -
Business Aviation Operating to Hong Kong: Flight Planning & Weather
When planning business aviation operations to Hong Kong (VHHH), be advised that procedures for filing flight plans differ from many ... -
Aircraft Ground Support Equipment Requirements: Part 2 of 2 – Planning Tips
It’s important for business aircraft operators to assess support equipment and services needs at each international destination. In some cases, ... -
Document Intensive Charter Destinations for Business Aviation: Part 1 – Basic Considerations
For charter (non-scheduled commercial) operators it can be more challenging traveling to some countries and regions than others, from the ... -
Aircraft Ground Support Equipment Requirements: Part 1of 2 – Top Considerations
Aircraft support equipment and supply considerations for destination airports are important pre-trip planning issues. Particularly when operating to remote or ... -
Ground Transportation Planning for Business Aviation – Part 2: Secure Transport
In higher threat locales pre-paid private ground transport is suggested, and security trained drivers should be considered. Best practice is ... -
OPS ALERT: More TSA Waiver Changes – Effective Immediately
On January 16, 2016, the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) issued new NOTAMs on TSA Waiver regulations. With these NOTAMs, revised ... -
Ground Transportation Planning for Business Aviation – Part 1: Options to Consider
Planning for local ground transportation arrangements can be a critical consideration for many business aviation missions. As there are various ... -
Trip Planning Tips: Diplomatic Flights – Part 2: Operational Details
While diplomatic flights enjoy certain benefits, including the opportunity for shorter notice permits, express customs, immigration, and quarantine (CIQ) clearance, ... -
Trip Planning Tips: Diplomatic Flights – Part 1: Tips & Considerations
Permit, flight planning, and handling considerations for diplomatic flights differ from conventional private non-revenue and charter (non-scheduled commercial) operations. The ... -
BizAv Ops to Northern Africa: Part 2 – Operator Tips
Northern Africa is a part of the world where trip pre-planning is critical and should be done with extra attention. ... -
Business Aviation Alert: TSA Waiver Changes Now in Effect
The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) in coordination with the Transportation Safety Administration (TSA) recently issued changes to TSA waiver requirements. ... -
Estimating Costs of Your Bizav Trip – Part 2: Additional Considerations
In part one of these article series, we covered the basic components of a trip cost estimate. Trip cost estimates ... -
Estimating Costs of your BizAv Trip – Part 1: Cost Considerations
Early in the trip planning phase many business aircraft operators like to pre-calculate estimated trip costs. Accuracy of such pre-trip ... -
Business Aircraft Ops to India: Flight Planning
Flight planning requirements for India depend on where you’re flying to and whether your destination is a civilian or military ... -
Aircraft Parking Complexities – Challenging Locations
Certain airports around the world are known for their aircraft parking issues – either in terms of year round general ... -
Hazmat Flights: How-to for Business Aviation Operations
“Hazmat” is anything capable of posing significant risk to health/safety when transported. Hazmat materials may be biological, chemical, or physical. ...
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