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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
      By Christine Vamvakas
      PT 5 M minute read
      2985
      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
      2805
      France’s new four-week lockdown has severe movement restrictions and business closures, however, it does not, as of now, change the ...
      Read More
    • 22
      Jul

      Ebola outbreak in Central Africa – Business aviation is watching.

      Ops Update
      By Christine Vamvakas
      PT 3 M minute read
      3627
      Is the Central Africa Ebola outbreak impacting business aviation? What Ebola restrictions are in place for business aviation? What’s the ...
      Read More
    • Business Aviation Planning Tips: India Operations
      12
      Nov

      Business Aviation Planning Tips: India Operations

      Bizav Best Practice
      By Christine Vamvakas
      PT 4 M minute read
      1766
      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
      1909
      Brisbane, Australia is host city for the G20 Leaders’ Summit in 2014. The Summit will be held November 15 and ...
      Read More
    • 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
      1917
      The Chinese Formula 1 Grand Prix returns to the Shanghai International Circuit April 18-20, 2014. This popular Grand Prix event ...
      Read More
    • 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
      1818
      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
      1780
      The 2014 Formula One Gulf Air Bahrain Grand Prix takes place April 4-6 at the Bahrain International Circuit.The Bahrain International ...
      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
      2515
      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
      1634
      For business aircraft operators, it’s best not to take service, aviation fuel, and ground handling service capabilities for granted when ...
      Read More
    • 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
      1943
      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 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
      1658
      The 2013 Korean Formula 1 Grand Prix runs October 4-6 at the Yeongam international circuit. The race circuit was completed ...
      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
      1495
      The 2013 Union of European Football Associations (UEFA) Europa League Final will be the final match of the 2012-2013 UEFA ...
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    • 3
      Oct

      Aviation Safety: SMS Solutions Worksheet

      Bizav Best Practice
      By Christine Vamvakas
      PT < 1 M minute read
      2628
      Aviation Safety Management Systems (SMS) are an ICAO requirement. By not having a verifiable SMS in place, business jet ...
      Read More
    • 1
      Oct

      The Ultimate Pre-Trip Checklist for Business Aircraft Operators

      Bizav Best Practice
      By Christine Vamvakas
      PT < 1 M minute read
      1630
      Back in January, we shared with you an international pre-flight checklist to assist you with your trip planning, and we ...
      Read More
    • 20
      Aug

      8 Tips for Flying Your Aircraft to Paris for Fashion Week

      Bizav Best Practice, High-Traffic Events
      By Christine Vamvakas
      PT 4 M minute read
      1902
      Paris Fashion Week takes place September 27 – October 5, 2012. This is a period when demand for hotel accommodations, ...
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    • 25
      Jun

      7 Tips for Business Jet Operators Flying to the British Grand Prix

      Bizav Best Practice, High-Traffic Events
      By Christine Vamvakas
      PT 3 M minute read
      1701
      The 2012 Formula 1 Santander British Grand Prix takes place at Silverstone, which is about 90 minutes northwest of London, ...
      Read More
    • 19
      Jan

      Even the Best of Us Can Forget. So Here’s a Checklist.

      Bizav Best Practice
      By Christine Vamvakas
      PT < 1 M minute read
      1256
      Added October 1, 2012: This post is out of date. An updated post on this topic can be found here. ...
      Read More

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