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Operational Insight

  • FAA’s Data Comm Program: Overview and Effects for Operators
    16
    Jul

    FAA’s Data Comm Program: Overview and Effects for Operators

    Regulatory Compliance
    By Mark Miller
    3649
    The Federal Aviation Administration’s (FAA’s) Data Comm program will change how operators receive flight plans and, to a certain extent, ...
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  • International Aviation Insurance Requirements: Part 2 – Complying with Local Mandates
    17
    Jun

    International Aviation Insurance Requirements: Part 2 – Complying with Local Mandates

    Bizav Best Practice
    By Larry Williams
    2594
    Business aircraft operators can avoid potential for operational delays and permit denials by verifying specific local insurance requirements in advance ...
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  • UPDATE: Procedural Changes for Customs at Sao Paulo (SBGR) – Part 1: New Requirements
    15
    Jun

    UPDATE: Procedural Changes for Customs at Sao Paulo (SBGR) – Part 1: New Requirements

    Regulatory Compliance
    By Marcia Taue
    3231
    There have been recent customs clearance procedural changes implemented at Sao Paulo Guarulhos (SBGR). These changes impact General Aviation (GA) ...
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  • International Aviation Insurance Requirements: Part 1 – Local Requirements
    10
    Jun

    International Aviation Insurance Requirements: Part 1 – Local Requirements

    Bizav Best Practice
    By Larry Williams
    6076
    While standard worldwide insurance will cover most business aircraft operators in most parts of the world, there are regions and ...
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  • 6 Tips for Planning Aircraft Operations to Remote Locations
    8
    Jun

    6 Tips for Planning Aircraft Operations to Remote Locations

    Bizav Best Practice
    By Eric Stanley
    3730
    When operating a business aircraft to remote locations, begin your trip planning as far in advance as possible, talk with ...
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  • Successfully Managing North Atlantic Tracks: Part 2 – Flying the Tracks
    2
    Jun

    Successfully Managing North Atlantic Tracks: Part 2 – Flying the Tracks

    Bizav Best Practice
    By Mark Miller
    3687
    Applying for and revising North Atlantic Track (NAT) authority is a fairly straightforward and user-friendly process. Once you’re on the ...
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  • Private Jet Ops to the U.S.: Part 2 – Procedural Considerations
    1
    Jun

    Private Jet Ops to the U.S.: Part 2 – Procedural Considerations

    Bizav Best Practice
    By Greg Linton
    3151
    When conducting operations to the U.S. in a non-U.S.-registered business aircraft, it’s always important to consider any local restrictions and/or ...
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  • Successfully Managing North Atlantic Tracks: Part 1 – Track Basics
    26
    May

    Successfully Managing North Atlantic Tracks: Part 1 – Track Basics

    Bizav Best Practice
    By Mark Miller
    3234
    While North Atlantic Tracks (NATs) provide routing efficiencies and save business aircraft operators on Jet A and other operating costs, ...
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  • 11
    May

    Private Jet Ops to the U.S.: Part 1 – Documentation Requirements

    Bizav Best Practice
    By Greg Linton
    7474
    A number of documentation and procedural requirements are essential to keep in mind when operating a business aircraft to the ...
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  • Update: Temporary Importation of Aircraft into the EU – New Developments
    4
    May

    Update: Temporary Importation of Aircraft into the EU – New Developments

    Regulatory Compliance
    By Universal
    4698
    Following changes to the 2011 permanent aircraft importation rules, when the UK was brought into line with other European Union ...
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  • Security Threat Assessments for Business Aviation – Part 2: Categories of Assessments
    23
    Mar

    Security Threat Assessments for Business Aviation – Part 2: Categories of Assessments

    Bizav Best Practice
    By Universal
    3513
    There are various types of security assessments available for business aircraft operators. These range from basic country assessments to highly ...
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  • Business Aviation Trip Planning Tips: Last-Minute Requests
    17
    Mar

    Business Aviation Trip Planning Tips: Last-Minute Requests

    Bizav Best Practice
    By Todd Carter
    2854
    For business aircraft operators, last-minute international trips are often manageable when working with an experienced 3rd-party provider and assuming that ...
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  • Security Threat Assessments for Business Aviation – Part 1: General Tips
    16
    Mar

    Security Threat Assessments for Business Aviation – Part 1: General Tips

    Bizav Best Practice
    By Universal
    2859
    We all understand the value of security awareness and the need to try to avoid potential security issues. There are, ...
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  • Flight Route Planning Pitfalls: Part 2 – Complexities and Solutions
    4
    Mar

    Flight Route Planning Pitfalls: Part 2 – Complexities and Solutions

    Bizav Best Practice
    By Universal
    2704
    For business aircraft operators, certain regions of the world are more complex than others in terms of route planning and ...
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  • 3
    Mar

    Wind Shear and Its Impact on Flight Operations: Part 2 – Turbulence and Other Top ...

    Bizav Best Practice
    By Jason Plowman
    6057
    For business aircraft operators, wind shear can have significant impact during takeoff/landing due to its effect on control of the ...
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  • Business Aviation and Communities – Business Breeds Business
    25
    Feb

    Business Aviation and Communities – Business Breeds Business

    Bizav Best Practice
    By Richard Zaher [Guest Author]
    2442
    All across America there is a huge network of business aircraft helping ensure the smooth running of thousands of companies: ...
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  • Flight Route Planning Pitfalls: Part 1 – What to Watch For
    18
    Feb

    Flight Route Planning Pitfalls: Part 1 – What to Watch For

    Bizav Best Practice
    By Universal
    2945
    Business aircraft operators experienced in international operations know that routings based solely on great circle route and predicted winds are ...
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  • 16
    Feb

    Wind Shear and Its Impact on Flight Operations: Part 1 – Definitions

    Bizav Best Practice
    By Jason Plowman
    8707
    For business aircraft operators, wind shear has the potential to cause flight turbulence and sudden increases/decreases in both ground and ...
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  • Incorrect Aircraft Specifications and Flight Planning: Part 2 – Areas to Watch for
    11
    Feb

    Incorrect Aircraft Specifications and Flight Planning: Part 2 – Areas to Watch for

    Bizav Best Practice
    By Nathan Shelley
    2995
    Having accurate and updated aircraft specs on file with your 3rd-party provider not only ensures more efficient routings and flight ...
    Read More
  • North Atlantic Regional Data Line Mandate – Part 2: NAT DLM Roadmap
    5
    Feb

    North Atlantic Regional Data Link Mandate: Part 2 – NAT DLM Roadmap

    Bizav Best Practice
    By Mark Miller
    4114
    The objective of the North Atlantic Data Link Mandate (NAT DLM) is to improve communication, surveillance, and air traffic control ...
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  • North Atlantic Regional Data Link Mandate: Part 1 – Implementation
    4
    Feb

    North Atlantic Regional Data Link Mandate: Part 1 – Implementation

    Bizav Best Practice
    By Mark Miller
    3252
    Phase 2 of the North Atlantic Data Link Mandate (NAT DLM) is being implemented in three stages – 2A, 2B, ...
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  • Tips for Aviation Schedulers & Dispatchers: Top Trip-Planning Considerations
    3
    Feb

    Tips for Aviation Schedulers & Dispatchers: Top Trip-Planning Considerations

    Bizav Best Practice
    By Universal
    3703
    Within corporate flight departments, schedulers and dispatchers continue to assume more and more responsibility. Route and documentation planning, access to ...
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