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    Christine Vamvakas

    Christine Vamvakas

    An FAA-Licensed Dispatcher, Christine Vamvakas is an expert in all areas of trip support services, including TSA Waivers, international visa requirements, aircraft fuel ranges, operations in Greece, and charter operations throughout Europe. A native of Greece, Christine is fluent in Greek and has more than a decade's experience working in trip support services with Universal Weather and Aviation, Inc. Having served as Master Trip Owner and Team Lead for Universal's Charter Management Team, Christine has facilitated thousands of international trip legs and uses that experience in her role as Universal's Operations Communications Manager. Christine holds a bachelor of science degree in business management and a master's degree in business administration. Her expert commentary has been included in multiple business aviation publications.

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    • 19
      Nov

      Best 2020 Holiday Travel Destinations for Private Aviation with Minimal COVID Restrictions 

      COVID-19, Destinations
      By Christine Vamvakas
      PT 5 M minute read
      1593
      Recently, we’ve seen a trend of operators coming to us for trip support questions without a destination in mind. “Where can I go ...
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    • 9
      Nov

      Does France’s COVID Lockdown Impact Air Travel Restrictions?

      COVID-19
      By Christine Vamvakas
      PT 3 M minute read
      1584
      France’s new four-week lockdown has severe movement restrictions and business closures, however, it does not, as of now, change the ...
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    • 22
      Jul

      Ebola outbreak in Central Africa – Business aviation is watching.

      Ops Update
      By Christine Vamvakas
      PT 3 M minute read
      2938
      Is the Central Africa Ebola outbreak impacting business aviation? What Ebola restrictions are in place for business aviation? What’s the ...
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    • Business Aviation Planning Tips: India Operations
      12
      Nov

      Business Aviation Planning Tips: India Operations

      Destinations
      By Christine Vamvakas
      PT 4 M minute read
      1257
      Operations to India typically go smoothly for well-prepared business aircraft operators who’ve allowed sufficient trip planning lead time. It’s important, ...
      Read More
    • Business Aviation Trip Planning Tips: Brisbane G20 Leaders' Summit
      10
      Nov

      Business Aviation Trip Planning Tips: Brisbane G20 Leaders’ Summit

      Archive
      By Christine Vamvakas
      PT 4 M minute read
      1370
      Brisbane, Australia is host city for the G20 Leaders’ Summit in 2014. The Summit will be held November 15 and ...
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    • Business Aviation Trip Planning Tips: Chinese Formula 1 Grand Prix
      3
      Apr

      Business Aviation Trip Planning Tips: Chinese Formula 1 Grand Prix

      Bizav Best Practice, High-Traffic Events
      By Christine Vamvakas
      PT 4 M minute read
      1440
      The Chinese Formula 1 Grand Prix returns to the Shanghai International Circuit April 18-20, 2014. This popular Grand Prix event ...
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    • Brazil World Cup 2014 Trip Planning Tips: Arrangements Should Be Made Now
      20
      Mar

      Brazil World Cup 2014 Trip Planning Tips: Arrangements Should Be Made Now

      Archive
      By Christine Vamvakas
      PT < 1 M minute read
      1327
      Over the last few months, Brazilian airport authorities have been working on laying out the requirements for business aircraft operators ...
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    • Business Aviation Trip Planning Tips: Bahrain Grand Prix 2014
      10
      Mar

      Business Aviation Trip Planning Tips: Bahrain Grand Prix 2014

      Bizav Best Practice, High-Traffic Events
      By Christine Vamvakas
      PT 3 M minute read
      1210
      The 2014 Formula One Gulf Air Bahrain Grand Prix takes place April 4-6 at the Bahrain International Circuit.The Bahrain International ...
      Read More
    • Business Aviation Trip Planning Tips: Malaysia Grand Prix 2014
      4
      Mar

      Business Aviation Trip Planning Tips: Malaysia Grand Prix 2014

      Bizav Best Practice, High-Traffic Events
      By Christine Vamvakas
      PT 3 M minute read
      1364
      The 2014 Petronas Malaysian Grand Prix will be held March 28-30 at the Sepang International Circuit. This race circuit is ...
      Read More
    • The Jet Fuel Checklist for International Business Aviation Trips
      26
      Feb

      The Jet Fuel Checklist for International Business Aviation Trips

      Bizav Best Practice
      By Christine Vamvakas
      PT < 1 M minute read
      1743
      For business aircraft operators, jet fuel is an important aspect of the planning stage for any international trip. You have ...
      Read More
    • Business Aviation in Africa 101: Planning for Aviation Ground Services
      28
      Nov

      Business Aviation in Africa 101: Planning for Aviation Ground Services

      Bizav Best Practice
      By Christine Vamvakas
      PT 2 M minute read
      1163
      For business aircraft operators, it’s best not to take service, aviation fuel, and ground handling service capabilities for granted when ...
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    • Business Aviation in Africa 101: Flight Permits, Ground Handling, Visas, and Security
      21
      Nov

      Business Aviation in Africa 101: Flight Permits, Ground Handling, Visas, and Security

      Bizav Best Practice
      By Christine Vamvakas
      PT 3 M minute read
      1321
      For business aircraft operators, Africa can be a permit-intensive operating environment, with specific documentation requirements and longer-than-average permit lead times. ...
      Read More
    • Business Aviation Ops to Austin, Texas, for the 2013 US Grand Prix
      24
      Oct

      Business Aviation Ops to Austin, Texas, for the 2013 US Grand Prix

      Bizav Best Practice, High-Traffic Events
      By Christine Vamvakas
      PT 4 M minute read
      1188
      US Formula One Grand Prix 2013 takes place November 15-17 at the Circuit of the Americas in Austin, Texas. The ...
      Read More
    • Business Aviation Trip Planning into South Korea: 2013 Korean Formula 1 Grand Prix
      9
      Sep

      Business Aviation Trip Planning into South Korea: 2013 Korean Formula 1 Grand Prix

      Archive
      By Christine Vamvakas
      PT 4 M minute read
      1151
      The 2013 Korean Formula 1 Grand Prix runs October 4-6 at the Yeongam international circuit. The race circuit was completed ...
      Read More
    • Trip Planning for the 2013 Belgian Formula 1 Grand Prix
      29
      Jul

      Trip Planning for the 2013 Belgian Formula 1 Grand Prix

      Archive
      By Christine Vamvakas
      PT 3 M minute read
      1109
      The 2013 Belgian Formula 1 Grand Prix runs August 23-25 at the Spa Francorchamps circuit in the Ardennes forest 22 ...
      Read More
    • Business Aviation Trip Planning: Hungarian Formula 1 Grand Prix 2013
      26
      Jun

      Business Aviation Trip Planning: Hungarian Formula 1 Grand Prix 2013

      Archive
      By Christine Vamvakas
      PT 3 M minute read
      1115
      This year’s Magyar Nagydij Formula 1 Grand Prix will be held July 26-28 at the Hungaroring circuit, just outside Budapest, ...
      Read More
    • Business Aviation Trip Planning: German Formula 1 Grand Prix 2013
      10
      Jun

      Business Aviation Trip Planning: German Formula 1 Grand Prix 2013

      Archive
      By Christine Vamvakas
      PT 4 M minute read
      1102
      This year’s German Formula 1 Grand Prix will be held July 5-7 at the Nurburgring circuit. Note that this is ...
      Read More
    • Trip Planning Preparation: British Formula 1 Grand Prix 2013
      3
      Jun

      Trip Planning Preparation: British Formula 1 Grand Prix 2013

      Archive
      By Christine Vamvakas
      PT 4 M minute read
      1353
      The 2013 British Formula 1 Grand Prix runs June 28-30 at the Silverstone Grand Prix Circuit north of London. This ...
      Read More
    • Canada Formula 1 Grand Prix – Tips for Business Aircraft Operators
      21
      May

      Canada Formula 1 Grand Prix – Tips for Business Aircraft Operators

      Bizav Best Practice, High-Traffic Events
      By Christine Vamvakas
      PT 3 M minute read
      1200
      Several good airport options are available for business aircraft operators intending to visit the Canada Formula 1 Grand Prix which ...
      Read More
    • Business Aircraft Ops to the UEFA Europa League Final in Amsterdam
      8
      Apr

      Business Aircraft Ops to the UEFA Europa League Final in Amsterdam

      Archive
      By Christine Vamvakas
      PT 3 M minute read
      1084
      The 2013 Union of European Football Associations (UEFA) Europa League Final will be the final match of the 2012-2013 UEFA ...
      Read More
    • Bahrain Formula 1 Grand Prix – Tips for Business Aircraft Operators
      20
      Mar

      Bahrain Formula 1 Grand Prix – Tips for Business Aircraft Operators

      Archive
      By Christine Vamvakas
      PT 5 M minute read
      1153
      The Gulf Air Bahrain Grand Prix will be held April 19-21 at the Bahrain F1 circuit. Because of increased business ...
      Read More
    • Flying to the Formula 1 Petronas Malaysian Grand Prix
      25
      Feb

      Flying to the Formula 1 Petronas Malaysian Grand Prix

      Bizav Best Practice, High-Traffic Events
      By Christine Vamvakas
      PT 3 M minute read
      1184
      This year’s Formula 1 Petronas Malaysian Grand Prix will be held March 22nd-24th at the Sepang International circuit, located about ...
      Read More
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