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Operational Insight

  • 6
    Jan

    Overflight Permits – Part 1: General Requirements

    Bizav Best Practice
    By Shawn Leavell
    8826
    Overflight permits are authorizations from Civil Aviation Authorities (CAAs) to overfly that country’s airspace. These differ in terms of regulations ...
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  • Stage 2 Aircraft Operations – Part 1: Rules & Limitations
    31
    Dec

    Stage 2 Aircraft Operations – Part 1: Rules & Limitations

    Bizav Best Practice
    By Larry Williams
    6037
    Stage 2 aircraft face operating limitations/restrictions in many parts of the world. It’s important, therefore, for operators of Stage 2 ...
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  • 30
    Dec

    CARICOM APIS – Rules for Business Aviation Operators to Know

    Regulatory Compliance
    By Olivia Thompson
    10046
    The Caribbean Community and Common Market (CARICOM) Implementation Agency for Crime and Security (IACS) requires that all private non-revenue and ...
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  • Aviation Catering: Proteins – How to Get the Most From Your In-flight Meals
    17
    Dec

    Aviation Catering: Proteins – How to Get the Most From Your In-flight Meals

    Bizav Best Practice
    By Todd Lopez
    2508
    From the passenger’s perspective, catering can make or break a trip in a business aircraft. However, it’s not always easy ...
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  • Business Aviation in Venezuela Series: Security Planning
    17
    Nov

    ATS Route Changes for U.S. and Canada: Part 1 – What, When & How

    Bizav Best Practice
    By Mark Miller
    2671
    On September 9, 2014, the Federal Aviation Authority (FAA) published final rules on modification, revocation, and establishment of multiple Air ...
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  • 5
    Nov

    ESTA and VWP for Business Aircraft Travel to the U.S.: Tips and Best Practice

    Regulatory Compliance
    By Saad Farid
    7751
    Avoiding the need for passengers to obtain visas for travel to the U.S. when possible is a significant benefit for ...
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  • Weather Pressure Systems and Business Aviation
    29
    Oct

    Weather Pressure Systems and Business Aviation

    Bizav Best Practice
    By Steve Arbogast
    4945
    Atmospheric pressure is the force per unit area exerted on the surface by the weight of air above that surface. ...
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  • Completing Your Flight Department: The Importance of a Third Crewmember
    15
    Oct

    Completing Your Flight Department: The Importance of a Third Crewmember

    Bizav Best Practice
    By Carol Martin [Guest Author]
    2744
    Surprisingly we are still having discussions about the importance of a third crewmember on large cabin aircraft. Perhaps we ...
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  • Last-Minute Trip Changes: Knowing Your Options
    8
    Oct

    Last-Minute Trip Changes: Knowing Your Options

    Bizav Best Practice
    By Greg Linton
    2688
    In the business aviation world, last-minute schedule changes are many times inevitable. While schedule revisions can be more challenging in ...
    Read More
  • Last Minute Trip Changes: How They Can Affect Your Business Aviation Trip
    1
    Oct

    Last Minute Trip Changes: How They Can Affect Your Business Aviation Trip

    Bizav Best Practice
    By Greg Linton
    3928
    When considering last-minute schedule changes, be aware of limitations and/or downstream consequences with your arrangements. Before submitting change requests, know ...
    Read More
  • EASA Announces TCO Authorization – New Requirements for Business Aviation
    1
    Sep

    EASA Announces TCO Authorization – New Requirements for Business Aviation

    Bizav Best Practice
    By Adam Hartley
    6656
    The European Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) has announced Third-Country Operator (TCO) authorization requirements for all non-European Union (EU)-registered commercial operators ...
    Read More
  • Ferrying an Aircraft – Things to Consider
    26
    Aug

    Ferrying an Aircraft – Things to Consider

    Bizav Best Practice
    By Shawn Leavell
    7633
    Additional planning and operational considerations come into play when ferrying aircraft – especially if you’re ferrying under an experimental permit. ...
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  • Business Aircraft Operation to Guam – Tips and Best Practices
    25
    Aug

    Business Aircraft Operation to Guam – Tips and Best Practices

    Bizav Best Practice
    By Universal
    3775
    Guam, the largest island in Micronesia, is an organized unincorporated territory of the U.S. and one of five U.S. territories ...
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  • Visa Issues While Traveling – Know All Requirements
    19
    Aug

    Visa Issues While Traveling – Know All Requirements

    Bizav Best Practice
    By Eric Stanley
    2564
    For business aircraft operators, it’s important to be mindful of associated documentation requirements necessary in the visa application process. Your ...
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  • Visa Issues While Traveling – Prepare in Advance
    12
    Aug

    Visa Issues While Traveling – Prepare in Advance

    Bizav Best Practice
    By Eric Stanley
    2854
    Visa and associated documentation requirements differ enormously worldwide. As these requirements may change at a moment’s notice, business aircraft operators ...
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  • Large Aircraft Operations in North and Latin America: Part 2 – Planning Details
    4
    Aug

    Large Aircraft Operations in North and Latin America: Part 2 – Planning Details

    Bizav Best Practice
    By Jerri Banks
    2938
    With sufficient and effective pre-planning, large aircraft operations can be accomplished to most destinations worldwide without significant issues. Be sure ...
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  • Large Aircraft Operations in North and Latin America: Part 1 – Top Considerations
    28
    Jul

    Large Aircraft Operations in North and Latin America: Part 1 – Top Considerations

    Bizav Best Practice
    By Jerri Banks
    3143
    Large aircraft operations can present unique requirements and challenges in terms of trip pre-planning and day-of-operation considerations. To address these ...
    Read More
  • Security Planning for Business Aviation Travel – Part 2: Vetting and Arranging for Security
    9
    Jul

    Security Planning for Business Aviation Travel – Part 2: Vetting and Arranging for Security

    Bizav Best Practice
    By Universal
    2782
    There’s no standard for airport security within the international operating arena. Each airport differs in terms of security infrastructure and ...
    Read More
  • Security Planning for Business Aviation Travel – Part 1: Pre-Planning
    2
    Jul

    Security Planning for Business Aviation Travel – Part 1: Pre-Planning

    Bizav Best Practice
    By Universal
    3215
    To reduce risk and improve the success of your international trips, it is recommended for business aircraft operators to order ...
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  • Standard Aviation Weather Briefs: What to Know Before Takeoff
    1
    Jul

    Standard Aviation Weather Briefs: What to Know Before Takeoff

    Bizav Best Practice
    By Steve Arbogast
    3954
    A critical element in the flight planning process – particularly for longer-range missions – is the aviation weather brief. While ...
    Read More
  • Business Aviation Ops to Military Airports in India – Part 2: Operations, Fuel, and Services
    25
    Jun

    Business Aviation Ops to Military Airports in India – Part 2: Operations, Fuel, and Services

    Bizav Best Practice
    By Dinesh Gharai
    2762
    When operating to any military airfield in India, it’s imperative to confirm aircraft parking status well in advance. Be aware ...
    Read More
  • international-holiday-periods-and-business-aviation-trip-planning
    24
    Jun

    International Holiday Periods and Business Aviation Trip Planning

    Bizav Best Practice
    By Universal
    2607
    Holiday periods are an important consideration in planning any general aviation flight. While some holidays are familiar to much of ...
    Read More
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