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Greg Linton

Greg Linton

Greg Linton is an expert on operations around the globe, particularly to Europe, Africa and China. Greg served as an aircraft maintenance administration supervisor in the United States Marine Corps. Greg holds a bachelor’s degree in aviation management.

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  • 3
    Dec

    Operating a business jet to MEBAA? Here’s what you need to know

    High-Traffic Events
    By Greg Linton
    PT 5 M minute read
    4070
    The Middle East Business Aviation Association (MEBAA) airshow is the leading business aviation exhibition in the Middle East for business ...
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  • 6
    Dec

    Operating Requirements: Part 4 – Best Practice Tips

    Bizav Best Practice
    By Greg Linton
    PT 2 M minute read
    2849
    An international check list is always an effective tool when planning an international trip. Ensure you have all required overflight ...
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  • 29
    Nov

    Operating Requirements: Part 3 – Particular Restrictions

    Bizav Best Practice
    By Greg Linton
    PT 3 M minute read
    3265
    It’s always important to do your due diligence in terms of pre-trip planning. Consequences of missing a procedural step or ...
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  • 22
    Nov

    Operating Requirements: Part 2 – Unique Procedures

    Bizav Best Practice
    By Greg Linton
    PT 3 M minute read
    3419
    Many unique operating requirements, here and there around the world, are location specific while others depend on the type of ...
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  • 15
    Nov

    Operating Requirements: Part 1 – Unique Airport and Country Considerations

    Bizav Best Practice
    By Greg Linton
    PT 3 M minute read
    3989
    Business aviation remains the best way to move around the world. There are, however, a myriad of assorted operating requirements ...
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  • Technical Stops for Business Aviation
    22
    Feb

    Tips for Selecting a Business Aviation Tech Stop – Part 2: Permits, Airport Slots & ...

    Bizav Best Practice
    By Greg Linton
    PT 4 M minute read
    3874
    When planning international tech stops issues such as permits, airport slots, prior permissions required (PPRs), visa requirements and customs, immigration, ...
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  • Tips for Selecting a Business Aviation Tech Stop – Part 1: Key Considerations
    15
    Feb

    Tips for Selecting a Business Aviation Tech Stop – Part 1: Key Considerations

    Bizav Best Practice
    By Greg Linton
    PT 4 M minute read
    4668
    Choosing the best tech stops for your long-haul international trip is always an important planning item. Considerations include route of ...
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  • Ground Operations at Remote General Aviation Destinations – Part 3: Special Considerations
    26
    Oct

    Ground Operations at Remote General Aviation Destinations – Part 3: Special Considerations

    Bizav Best Practice
    By Greg Linton
    PT 3 M minute read
    2717
    When planning a mission in your business aircraft to a remote destination, additional steps need to be taken. Always consider ...
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  • Ground Operations at Remote General Aviation Destinations – Part 2: Services and Credit
    19
    Oct

    Ground Operations at Remote General Aviation Destinations – Part 2: Services and Credit

    Bizav Best Practice
    By Greg Linton
    PT 4 M minute read
    2716
    When operating your business aircraft to a remote location, there will likely be cases where you will be handled by ...
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  • 12
    Oct

    Ground Operations at Remote General Aviation Destinations – Part 1: Airport Considerations

    Bizav Best Practice
    By Greg Linton
    PT 3 M minute read
    2938
    Additional considerations are needed when operating to remote international locations and airports not frequented by general aviation (GA). For many ...
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  • Aircraft Ground Support Equipment Requirements: Part 2 of 2 – Planning Tips
    3
    Feb

    Aircraft Ground Support Equipment Requirements: Part 2 of 2 – Planning Tips

    Bizav Best Practice
    By Greg Linton
    PT 3 M minute read
    4956
    It’s important for business aircraft operators to assess support equipment and services needs at each international destination. In some cases, ...
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  • Aircraft Ground Support Equipment Requirements: Part 1of 2 – Top Considerations
    27
    Jan

    Aircraft Ground Support Equipment Requirements: Part 1of 2 – Top Considerations

    Bizav Best Practice
    By Greg Linton
    PT 4 M minute read
    5561
    Aircraft support equipment and supply considerations for destination airports are important pre-trip planning issues. Particularly when operating to remote or ...
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  • Hazmat Flights: How-to for Business Aviation Operations
    23
    Nov

    Hazmat Flights: How-to for Business Aviation Operations

    Bizav Best Practice
    By Greg Linton
    PT 3 M minute read
    3667
    “Hazmat” is anything capable of posing significant risk to health/safety when transported. Hazmat materials may be biological, chemical, or physical. ...
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  • 12 Ways Your BizAv Trip Can Go Wrong – Part 2
    2
    Nov

    12 Ways Your BizAv Trip Can Go Wrong – Part 2

    Bizav Best Practice
    By Greg Linton
    PT 3 M minute read
    2526
    Last week, we discussed six out of 12 critical areas where a bizav trip can go wrong . Many of ...
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  • 12 Ways Your Bizav Trip Can Go Wrong – Part 1
    19
    Oct

    12 Ways Your Bizav Trip Can Go Wrong – Part 1

    Bizav Best Practice
    By Greg Linton
    PT 3 M minute read
    2509
    While most international operations go smoothly, there's always potential from time to time for things to go sideways. One or ...
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  • Private Jet Ops to the U.S.: Part 2 – Procedural Considerations
    1
    Jun

    Private Jet Ops to the U.S.: Part 2 – Procedural Considerations

    Bizav Best Practice
    By Greg Linton
    PT 3 M minute read
    3065
    When conducting operations to the U.S. in a non-U.S.-registered business aircraft, it’s always important to consider any local restrictions and/or ...
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  • 11
    May

    Private Jet Ops to the U.S.: Part 1 – Documentation Requirements

    Bizav Best Practice
    By Greg Linton
    PT 3 M minute read
    7384
    A number of documentation and procedural requirements are essential to keep in mind when operating a business aircraft to the ...
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  • Last-Minute Trip Changes: Knowing Your Options
    8
    Oct

    Last-Minute Trip Changes: Knowing Your Options

    Bizav Best Practice
    By Greg Linton
    PT 2 M minute read
    2566
    In the business aviation world, last-minute schedule changes are many times inevitable. While schedule revisions can be more challenging in ...
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  • Last Minute Trip Changes: How They Can Affect Your Business Aviation Trip
    1
    Oct

    Last Minute Trip Changes: How They Can Affect Your Business Aviation Trip

    Bizav Best Practice
    By Greg Linton
    PT 3 M minute read
    3804
    When considering last-minute schedule changes, be aware of limitations and/or downstream consequences with your arrangements. Before submitting change requests, know ...
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  • 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 Greg Linton
    PT 3 M minute read
    2999
    The 2014 Petronas Malaysian Grand Prix will be held March 28-30 at the Sepang International Circuit. This race circuit is ...
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  • 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

    Archive, High-Traffic Events
    By Greg Linton
    PT 4 M minute read
    2803
    US Formula One Grand Prix 2013 takes place November 15-17 at the Circuit of the Americas in Austin, Texas. The ...
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  • Business Aviation Trip Planning: German Formula 1 Grand Prix 2013
    10
    Jun

    Business Aviation Trip Planning: German Formula 1 Grand Prix 2013

    Archive
    By Greg Linton
    PT 4 M minute read
    2375
    This year’s German Formula 1 Grand Prix will be held July 5-7 at the Nurburgring circuit. Note that this is ...
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