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Operational Insight

  • 23
    Apr

    Barbados: 2025 Business Aviation Destination Guide

    Barbados, Destination Guides
    By Universal
    242
    Barbados offers excellent infrastructure for business aviation, featuring 24/7 FBO services, streamlined CIQ processing, and reliable operations at Grantley Adams ...
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  • 22
    Apr

    Thailand Introduces Mandatory Digital Arrival Card for All Foreign Nationals – Effective May 1, 2025

    Regulatory Compliance
    By Louis Smyth
    237
    Thailand is revolutionizing its border entry procedures with the launch of the mandatory Thailand Digital Arrival Card (TDAC) system. Starting ...
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  • 20
    Apr

    Hong Kong APIS Requirements for Business Aviation

    Hong Kong, Regulatory Compliance
    By Adam Hartley
    369
    Hong Kong has implemented new Advance Passenger Information System (APIS) requirements for business aviation effective April 2025. This change will ...
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  • 16
    Apr

    Business Aviation Regulatory Update – April 2025

    Regulatory Compliance
    By Adam Hartley
    301
    Catch up on April’s key bizav regulatory changes with theBIZAVguy: new FAA rules for foreign operators, updated UK ETA and ...
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  • Business Aviation Trip Planning Tips: Istanbul, Turkey
    14
    Apr

    Türkiye API Requirements: Business Aviation Guide

    Regulatory Compliance, Turkey
    By Tuba Oguz
    213
    As of 2023, Türkiye (Turkey) has introduced an Advance Passenger Information (API) system for general aviation and air cargo. This ...
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  • 10
    Apr

    French Civil Aviation Tax: Business Aviation Guide

    EU Travel Taxes, France, Regulatory Compliance
    By Louis Smyth
    131
    France’s Civil Aviation Tax is a separate charge from the solidarity or airport tax, applying to all commercial air transport ...
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  • 10
    Apr

    France Airport Tax: Business Aviation Guide

    EU Travel Taxes, France, Regulatory Compliance
    By Louis Smyth
    144
    France’s airport tax (Taxe d’Aéroport) applies to all departing passengers and cargo and varies by airport class. Here’s what business ...
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  • 9
    Apr

    Kenya eTA Now Required: Business Aviaton Guide

    Regulatory Compliance
    By Louis Smyth
    138
    As of January 1, 2024, Kenya requires Electronic Travel Authorisation (eTA) for most travelers, including business aviation passengers and crew ...
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  • 9
    Apr

    Brazil Reinstatement of Visa Requirements for U.S., Canadian & Australian Citizens/Crew

    Brazil, Regulatory Compliance
    By Louis Smyth
    11364
    Effective April 10, 2025, U.S., Canadian, and Australian tourists will need a visa to enter Brazil. Crew members have been ...
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  • 31
    Mar

    Japan Expo 2025 (Osaka) – Business Aviation Guide

    High-Traffic Events, Japan
    By Louis Smyth
    373
    Expo 2025 Osaka will bring heavy aviation traffic to Kansai International Airport (RJBB). Learn about temporary restrictions, slot requirements, permit ...
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  • 27
    Mar

    Ankara, Türkiye: 2025 Business Aviation Destination Guide

    Destination Guides, Turkey
    By Tuba Oguz
    213
    As the capital of Türkiye, Ankara sees regular diplomatic and government-related business aviation traffic. Ankara Esenboğa Airport (LTAC) is the ...
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  • 27
    Mar

    Dalaman, Türkiye (LTBS): 2025 Business Aviation Destination Guide

    Destination Guides, Turkey
    By Tuba Oguz
    175
    Dalaman, nestled on Türkiye’s stunning southwestern coast, is a prime destination for private jet travelers heading to coastal resorts like ...
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  • 25
    Mar

    Belgium’s Embarkation Tax: What Business Aviation Operators Need to Know

    EU Travel Taxes, Regulatory Compliance
    By Louis Smyth
    152
    Belgium’s Embarkation Tax applies to both commercial and non-commercial business aviation flights. Learn what operators need to know about applicability, ...
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  • 25
    Mar

    Austria Air Transport Levy (ATL): What Business Aviation Operators Need to Know

    EU Travel Taxes, Regulatory Compliance
    By Louis Smyth
    178
    Flying to Austria on a charter or business jet? Here's what you need to know about the Air Transport Levy ...
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  • 25
    Mar

    Bodrum, Türkiye (Milas-Bodrum Airport – LTFE) – 2025 Business Aviation Destination Guide

    Destination Guides, Turkey
    By Tuba Oguz
    221
    Planning a business aviation trip to Bodrum? Get the latest on LTFE airport ops, peak season tips, parking, handling, and ...
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  • 21
    Mar

    Business Aviation Regulatory Update – March 2025

    Regulatory Compliance
    By Adam Hartley
    495
    Stay informed with the latest regulatory updates shaping the business aviation landscape. This month, Universal's BIZAVGuy highlights critical developments across ...
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  • 21
    Mar

    Saudi Arabian Grand Prix 2025: Business Aviation Planning Guide

    Archive, High-Traffic Events, Saudi Arabia
    By Louis Smyth
    139
    The 2025 Saudi Arabian Grand Prix takes place April 18–20 in Jeddah, drawing significant business aviation traffic. OEJN will be ...
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  • 20
    Mar

    Bahrain F1 Grand Prix 2025: Business Aviation Planning Guide

    Archive, High-Traffic Events
    By Universal
    7262
    This year’s Bahrain Formula One Grand Prix takes place April 11-13 at the Sakhir Circuit. This popular event draws a ...
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  • eu-LISA Carrier Registration – September Deadline: How it impacts business aviation operators
    19
    Mar

    eu-LISA Phase 1 Postponed until October 2025

    Featured Regulatory Compliance, Regulatory Compliance
    By Adam Hartley
    8439
    The Entry/Exit System (EES) and European Travel Information and Authorization System (ETIAS) are set to reshape passenger screening for flights ...
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  • 14
    Mar

    Cayman Islands: 2025 Business Aviation Destination Guide

    Cayman Islands, Destination Guides
    By Louis Smyth
    194
    The Cayman Islands, a British Overseas Territory in the Caribbean, offers world-class business aviation facilities, including Owen Roberts International Airport ...
    Read More
  • 14
    Mar

    New France (and its Territories) Solidarity Tax Rates for 2025: What Business Aviation Operators Need ...

    EU Travel Taxes, Featured Regulatory Compliance, France, Regulatory Compliance
    By Louis Smyth
    525
    France’s newly adopted 2025 budget introduces significant solidarity tax rate increases, directly impacting business aviation operators. Effective March 1, 2025, ...
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  • 13
    Mar

    Hong Kong 7s Rugby 2025: Business Aviation Planning Guide

    Featured Events, High-Traffic Events, Hong Kong
    By Alan Pong
    5065
    The Hong Kong Sevens 2025 is set to bring increased business aviation traffic to VHHH (Hong Kong International Airport). If ...
    Read More
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