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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
      3131
      The Middle East Business Aviation Association (MEBAA) airshow is the leading business aviation exhibition in the Middle East for business ...
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    • Operating Requirements: Part 4 – Best Practice Tips
      6
      Dec

      Operating Requirements: Part 4 – Best Practice Tips

      Bizav Best Practice
      By Greg Linton
      PT 2 M minute read
      2175
      An international check list is always an effective tool when planning an international trip. Ensure you have all required overflight ...
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    • Operating Requirements: Part 3 – Particular Restrictions
      29
      Nov

      Operating Requirements: Part 3 – Particular Restrictions

      Bizav Best Practice
      By Greg Linton
      PT 3 M minute read
      2535
      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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    • Operating Requirements: Part 2 – Unique Procedures
      22
      Nov

      Operating Requirements: Part 2 – Unique Procedures

      Bizav Best Practice
      By Greg Linton
      PT 3 M minute read
      2598
      Many unique operating requirements, here and there around the world, are location specific while others depend on the type of ...
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    • Operating Requirements: Part 1 – Unique Airport and Country Considerations
      15
      Nov

      Operating Requirements: Part 1 – Unique Airport and Country Considerations

      Bizav Best Practice
      By Greg Linton
      PT 3 M minute read
      3030
      Business aviation remains the best way to move around the world. There are, however, a myriad of assorted operating requirements ...
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    • Tips for Selecting a Business Aviation Tech Stop – Part 2: Permits, Airport Slots & PPRs
      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
      2719
      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
      3416
      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
      2045
      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
      2008
      When operating your business aircraft to a remote location, there will likely be cases where you will be handled by ...
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    • Ground Operations at Remote General Aviation Destinations – Part 1: Airport Considerations
      12
      Oct

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

      Bizav Best Practice
      By Greg Linton
      PT 3 M minute read
      2209
      Additional considerations are needed when operating to remote international locations and airports not frequented by general aviation (GA). For many ...
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    • BizAv Trip Planning: EBACE 2016 in Geneva – Part 1: Airport Options
      27
      Apr

      BizAv Trip Planning: EBACE 2016 in Geneva – Part 1: Airport Options

      Archive
      By Greg Linton
      PT 3 M minute read
      1799
      EBACE 2016 runs May 24-26 at Geneva (LSGG), and this is a location that’s becoming more and more congested with ...
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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
      3932
      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
      4278
      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
      2910
      “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
      1824
      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
      1819
      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
      2339
      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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    • Private Jet Ops to the U.S.: Part 1 – Documentation Requirements
      11
      May

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

      Bizav Best Practice
      By Greg Linton
      PT 3 M minute read
      5930
      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
      1901
      In the business aviation world, last-minute schedule changes are many times inevitable. While schedule revisions can be more challenging in ...
      Read More
    • 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
      2830
      When considering last-minute schedule changes, be aware of limitations and/or downstream consequences with your arrangements. Before submitting change requests, know ...
      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 Greg Linton
      PT 3 M minute read
      2163
      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
      2029
      US Formula One Grand Prix 2013 takes place November 15-17 at the Circuit of the Americas in Austin, Texas. The ...
      Read More
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