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Operational Insight

  • 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
    3818
    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
    2599
    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
    2890
    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
    2967
    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
    3180
    Large aircraft operations can present unique requirements and challenges in terms of trip pre-planning and day-of-operation considerations. To address these ...
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  • 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
    2816
    There’s no standard for airport security within the international operating arena. Each airport differs in terms of security infrastructure and ...
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  • 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
    3242
    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
    3995
    A critical element in the flight planning process – particularly for longer-range missions – is the aviation weather brief. While ...
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  • 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
    2798
    When operating to any military airfield in India, it’s imperative to confirm aircraft parking status well in advance. Be aware ...
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  • international-holiday-periods-and-business-aviation-trip-planning
    24
    Jun

    International Holiday Periods and Business Aviation Trip Planning

    Bizav Best Practice
    By Universal
    2643
    Holiday periods are an important consideration in planning any general aviation flight. While some holidays are familiar to much of ...
    Read More
  • To Sauce, or Not to Sauce? – Part 2: How to Rescue and Create Sauces at Altitude
    23
    Jun

    To Sauce, or Not to Sauce? – Part 2: How to Rescue and Create Sauces ...

    Bizav Best Practice
    By David Burger
    2578
    When things go wrong with sauces at altitude, it’s not the end of the world. Effective solutions are available, and ...
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  • To Sauce, or Not to Sauce? – Part 1: Choosing the Right Sauce for Your In-Flight Catering
    26
    May

    To Sauce, or Not to Sauce? – Part 1: Choosing the Right Sauce for Your ...

    Bizav Best Practice
    By David Burger
    2807
    Sauces can add to, or detract from, in-flight entrees or side dishes aloft. There’s an art to ordering, re-heating, and ...
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  • Business Aviation Trip Planning Tips: Cabotage in Brazil
    13
    May

    Business Aviation Trip Planning Tips: Cabotage in Brazil

    Bizav Best Practice
    By Marcia Taue
    4254
    Cabotage is generally not an issue in Brazil for General Aviation (GA); however, Brazilian cabotage regulations are not clear and ...
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  • business-aviation-trip-planning-tips-operations-to-japan-pprs-and-permits
    8
    May

    Business Aviation Trip Planning Tips: Operations to Japan – PPRs and Permits

    Bizav Best Practice
    By Hiroshi Higashiyama
    2992
    Operations permits are required for many private non-revenue and charter (non-scheduled commercial) flight scenarios to Japan. These permits are normally ...
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  • Border Overflight Exemptions - Positive Impacts from Recent Changes
    26
    Mar

    UPDATE: Border Overflight Exemptions – Positive Impacts from Recent Changes

    Archive
    By Universal
    4570
    As of June 17, 2013, significant changes for the better were implemented to Customs and Border Protection’s (CBP’s) Border Overflight ...
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  • Business Aviation Trip Planning Tips: TSA Waivers – Part 2: Application Process
    25
    Mar

    Business Aviation Trip Planning Tips: TSA Waivers – Part 2: Application Process

    Bizav Best Practice
    By Juan Muniz
    3655
    The Transportation Security Administration (TSA) waiver application process is now more streamlined and user-friendlier than it was in the past. ...
    Read More
  • Buisness Aviation Trip Planning Tips: TSA Waivers – Part 1: Knowing When to Apply for One
    18
    Mar

    Business Aviation Trip Planning Tips: TSA Waivers – Part 1: Knowing When to Apply for ...

    Bizav Best Practice
    By Juan Muniz
    4098
    While there are a variety of TSA waiver types available, the most commonly requested waivers are for international movements – ...
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  • 5
    Mar

    Reclear Flight Planning for Business Aviation 101

    Bizav Best Practice
    By Mark Miller
    6456
    Reclear is a technique used in planning and managing fuel reserves – on long-haul flight legs – in such a ...
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  • 10
    Feb

    Understanding FBOs, Ground Handlers, Supervisory Agents, and Their Differences

    Bizav Best Practice
    By Samuel Dantas
    11555
    While many North American- and European-based business aircraft operators are accustomed to Fixed-Based Operator (FBO) services, the more common handling ...
    Read More
  • Brazilian Flavor Influences – Part 2: Regional Cuisine for In-flight Catering
    20
    Jan

    Brazilian Flavor Influences – Part 2: Regional Cuisine for In-flight Catering

    Bizav Best Practice
    By Richard Peterson
    3649
    While certain national cuisines are available throughout Brazil, each region has its own feature dishes and flavor profiles. Work with ...
    Read More
  • Flight Planning: Using the Track Advisory System
    14
    Jan

    Flight Planning: Using the Track Advisory System

    Bizav Best Practice
    By Mark Miller
    3988
    Track Advisory (TA) guidelines were put in place by the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) in order to avoid traffic conflicts ...
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  • Brazilian Flavor Influences – Part 1: In-Flight Catering Options and Tips
    13
    Jan

    Brazilian Flavor Influences – Part 1: In-Flight Catering Options and Tips

    Bizav Best Practice
    By Richard Peterson
    2956
    Brazilian dishes have made their way into menus and cuisine options throughout the world. Many of these iconic dishes, and ...
    Read More
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