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Best Practice for EU-based Business Aircraft Operators Conducting International Trips
For EU-based business aircraft operators flying worldwide, there are best practices to follow to ensure trips are conducted as smoothly ... -
Charter Flight Operations to Germany: Landing Permits 101
When you operate to Germany as charter (non-scheduled commercial), it’s important to ensure that appropriate landing permits are in place. ... -
Performance-Based Navigation (PBN) – One Year Later
Performance-Based Navigation (PBN) codes were introduced with the International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO) 2012 change that took effect on November ... -
FAA Regulatory Changes for Part 135, 91K and 121 Weather Services
Regulatory changes are impacting operator options in terms of obtaining weather data and forecasts – at least in the realm ... -
Airport Slots 101 for Business Aviation: Understanding Airport Slot Types and Processes
Airport slots are required at many busy locations worldwide, and request formats differ depending on the destination. While the airport ... -
8.33-kHz Radio Channel Spacing Changes Are Coming to Europe
Europe is getting ready for the final phase in the deployment of 8.33-kHz radios – with mandatory use throughout European ... -
Aircraft Icing and How It Affects Your Flight
It’s extremely important that pilots understand the dangers of aircraft icing. Even if an airplane is equipped and certified to ... -
How GNSS Augmentation Impacts Business Aircraft Operators
Global Navigation Satellite System (GNSS) augmentation comes in different forms but has the same objective: to improve the GNSS system’s ... -
Aircraft Noise Restrictions – What You Need to Know
Operators of Stage 2 aircraft are restricted, or forbidden, from operating to certain airports in many different regions. Restrictions may ... -
Risks Volcanic Activity and Ash Clouds Have on Business Aviation – Part 2: Avoiding Potential ...
Whenever operating a business aircraft to areas prone to volcanic activity, being aware of the risks and how to deal ... -
Bringing Hunting Weapons Onboard a Business Aircraft – What You Should Know
There are many options available in terms of transporting hunting and personal protection weapons onboard your business aircraft; however, there ... -
Breaking News: CBP Changes BOE Process – Effective June 17, 2013
US Customs and Border Protection (CBP) has announced changes to its Southern Border Overflight Exemption (BOE) process which go into ... -
Risks Volcanic Activity and Ash Clouds Have on Business Aviation – Part 1: Determining Risks
While it's relatively rare for volcanic activity to impact routine global aviation activity, there are occasional dramatic examples of operational ... -
In-Flight Catering Tips: Hors d’Oeuvres – Try Something New
Hors d’oeuvres – or gourmet appetizers – are probably the number-one food item your passengers are going to consume onboard ... -
Canada Permit Requirements for Bizav Operators
For business aircraft operators requesting landing or overflight permits for Canada, it’s best to work with a 3rd-party provider. Rules ... -
Things to Consider when Selecting Tech Stops
For business aircraft operators, a range of considerations must be taken into account when selecting tech stops. Ideally, you’re looking ... -
Things to Consider When Using Generic Flight Plans
While generic flight plans can have a place in the preliminary trip planning process, it’s important to understand their limitations. ... -
Hurricanes and Typhoons vs. Business Aviation – Part 2: Advance Preparation
It's often difficult to accurately predict formation, intensity, and track of hurricanes and typhoons. These weather events, however, must be ... -
Understanding General Aviation Clearance Request (GCR) Airport Slots
There are several different airport slot request formats in use worldwide that impact business aircraft operations. By not being aware ... -
Hurricanes and Typhoons vs. Business Aviation – Part 1: Understanding These Weather Events
Hurricane and typhoon activity occurs in many areas of the world during different seasons. It’s important to understand risks and ... -
Tips for Best Flight Plan Results
For the most accurate and operationally useful flight plans, it is important to be as specific as possible in terms ... -
7 Tips for Determining Feasibility of a Business Aviation Trip
While almost any international trip can be set up with sufficient lead time and preparation, there are limitations as to ...
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