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    Jorge Alva

    Jorge Alva

    Jorge Alva served with Universal from 1999 until 2021. He is an expert on business aviation operations and ensuring maintenance of global standards, safety and compliance at the ground support level throughout Latin America and the Caribbean.

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    • Bizav Ops to Mexican Resort Destinations – Part 3: Passports, Visas & CIQ
      27
      Dec

      Bizav Ops to Mexican Resort Destinations – Part 3: Passports, Visas & CIQ

      Bizav Best Practice
      By Jorge Alva
      PT 3 M minute read
      2400
      For U.S. and many other nationals access to Mexico is straight-forward and easy. However, there are considerations to be ...
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    • Bizav Ops to Mexican Resort Destinations – Part 2: Fuel, Catering, Cabotage & Local Area
      20
      Dec

      Bizav Ops to Mexican Resort Destinations – Part 2: Fuel, Catering, Cabotage & Local Area

      Bizav Best Practice
      By Jorge Alva
      PT 3 M minute read
      2306
      The good news for general aviation (GA) operators heading to popular Mexican resort destinations during peak travel season is that ...
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    • Bizav Ops to Mexican Resort Destinations – Part 1: Airports & Permits
      13
      Dec

      Bizav Ops to Mexican Resort Destinations – Part 1: Airports & Permits

      Bizav Best Practice
      By Jorge Alva
      PT 3 M minute read
      2364
      High season for general aviation (GA) operations to Mexican resort destinations is mid-November through the end of April. While airport ...
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    • Business Aircraft Operations to Los Cabos after Hurricane Odile
      18
      Nov

      Business Aircraft Operations to Los Cabos after Hurricane Odile

      Archive
      By Jorge Alva
      PT 5 M minute read
      1821
      On September 14, Hurricane Odile made landfall in Los Cabos, Mexico, causing significant damage throughout Mexico’s Baja California peninsula. Authorities ...
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    • Operational Tips for Mexico – Jet Fuel, Security and Additional Services
      26
      Sep

      Operational Tips for Mexico – Jet Fuel, Security and Additional Services

      Bizav Best Practice
      By Jorge Alva
      PT 4 M minute read
      2779
      When operating a business aircraft to Mexico, it’s important to plan in advance for fuel, and security, and other mission-critical ...
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    • Business Aviation Operations in Mexico – Understanding Airport Ops
      22
      Aug

      Business Aviation Operations in Mexico – Understanding Airport Ops

      Bizav Best Practice
      By Jorge Alva
      PT 3 M minute read
      3202
      Many airports in Mexico have curfews and overtime restrictions that should be taken into consideration when planning your next business ...
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