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EASA Announces TCO Authorization – New Requirements for Business Aviation
The European Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) has announced Third-Country Operator (TCO) authorization requirements for all non-European Union (EU)-registered commercial operators ... -
Ferrying an Aircraft – Things to Consider
Additional planning and operational considerations come into play when ferrying aircraft – especially if you’re ferrying under an experimental permit. ... -
Business Aircraft Operation to Guam – Tips and Best Practices
Guam, the largest island in Micronesia, is an organized unincorporated territory of the U.S. and one of five U.S. territories ... -
Visa Issues While Traveling – Know All Requirements
For business aircraft operators, it’s important to be mindful of associated documentation requirements necessary in the visa application process. Your ... -
Visa Issues While Traveling – Prepare in Advance
Visa and associated documentation requirements differ enormously worldwide. As these requirements may change at a moment’s notice, business aircraft operators ... -
Large Aircraft Operations in North and Latin America: Part 2 – Planning Details
With sufficient and effective pre-planning, large aircraft operations can be accomplished to most destinations worldwide without significant issues. Be sure ... -
Large Aircraft Operations in North and Latin America: Part 1 – Top Considerations
Large aircraft operations can present unique requirements and challenges in terms of trip pre-planning and day-of-operation considerations. To address these ... -
Security Planning for Business Aviation Travel – Part 2: Vetting and Arranging for Security
There’s no standard for airport security within the international operating arena. Each airport differs in terms of security infrastructure and ... -
Security Planning for Business Aviation Travel – Part 1: Pre-Planning
To reduce risk and improve the success of your international trips, it is recommended for business aircraft operators to order ... -
Standard Aviation Weather Briefs: What to Know Before Takeoff
A critical element in the flight planning process – particularly for longer-range missions – is the aviation weather brief. While ... -
Business Aviation Ops to Military Airports in India – Part 2: Operations, Fuel, and Services
When operating to any military airfield in India, it’s imperative to confirm aircraft parking status well in advance. Be aware ... -
International Holiday Periods and Business Aviation Trip Planning
Holiday periods are an important consideration in planning any general aviation flight. While some holidays are familiar to much of ... -
To Sauce, or Not to Sauce? – Part 2: How to Rescue and Create Sauces ...
When things go wrong with sauces at altitude, it’s not the end of the world. Effective solutions are available, and ... -
To Sauce, or Not to Sauce? – Part 1: Choosing the Right Sauce for Your ...
Sauces can add to, or detract from, in-flight entrees or side dishes aloft. There’s an art to ordering, re-heating, and ... -
Business Aviation Trip Planning Tips: Cabotage in Brazil
Cabotage is generally not an issue in Brazil for General Aviation (GA); however, Brazilian cabotage regulations are not clear and ... -
Business Aviation Trip Planning Tips: Operations to Japan – PPRs and Permits
Operations permits are required for many private non-revenue and charter (non-scheduled commercial) flight scenarios to Japan. These permits are normally ... -
UPDATE: Border Overflight Exemptions – Positive Impacts from Recent Changes
As of June 17, 2013, significant changes for the better were implemented to Customs and Border Protection’s (CBP’s) Border Overflight ... -
Business Aviation Trip Planning Tips: TSA Waivers – Part 2: Application Process
The Transportation Security Administration (TSA) waiver application process is now more streamlined and user-friendlier than it was in the past. ... -
Business Aviation Trip Planning Tips: TSA Waivers – Part 1: Knowing When to Apply for ...
While there are a variety of TSA waiver types available, the most commonly requested waivers are for international movements – ... -
Reclear Flight Planning for Business Aviation 101
Reclear is a technique used in planning and managing fuel reserves – on long-haul flight legs – in such a ... -
Understanding FBOs, Ground Handlers, Supervisory Agents, and Their Differences
While many North American- and European-based business aircraft operators are accustomed to Fixed-Based Operator (FBO) services, the more common handling ... -
Brazilian Flavor Influences – Part 2: Regional Cuisine for In-flight Catering
While certain national cuisines are available throughout Brazil, each region has its own feature dishes and flavor profiles. Work with ...
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