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Mexico Permit Changes 2024: Business Aviation Guide
Mexico has implemented significant changes to its aviation permit process in 2024, affecting both private and charter operations. From new ... -
Mexico Annual Permits for Private Operators Replaced by Single-Entry Authorization in 2024
During a recent meeting with Mexico Civil Aviation (AFAC), Universal Aviation Mexico learned that beginning Jan. 1, 2024, Mexico Annual/Multiple-Entry ... -
New 2023 U.S. Customs Rules for Private Outbound Flights
U.S. Customs in 2023 has begun increasing its scrutiny on outbound clearance processes, particularly for Private Non-Revenue flights. Here's what ... -
Portugal’s New 2023 Carbon Tax on Passenger Duty for Flights
Portugal National Civil Aviation Authority (ANAC) has introduced a new carbon tax targeted primarily at business aviation, effective from July ... -
Mexico SENEAM Fees 2023: Dispelling Rumors and Presenting the Facts
Despite the swirling rumors and misinformation in the market, if you are an operator with unpaid SENEAM fees, your situation ... -
DOT 375 Exemption & Special Authorization: Why non-U.S. operators may need it and how to ...
Non-U.S. registered operators conducting frequent non-scheduled commercial / charter operations require authorization from the Department of Transport (DOT). In this ... -
United Kingdom Advance Passenger Duty (UK-APD): Business Aviation Guide
UK-APD (Advance Passenger Duty) is a per-passenger duty that must be paid to HM Revenue & Customs (HMRC) for qualifying ... -
EASA Environmental Registration Mandate – What business aviation operators need to know
A fast-approaching March 2022 deadline is nearing, requiring certain aircraft to comply with the European Union’s Environmental Safety Administration (EASA) ... -
Identifying regulatory gaps to optimize your flight department’s operational flexibility
There is growing optimism that based on vaccine rollouts and new vaccine passport programs, business aviation activity may begin to ... -
Ops Update: New Random Ramp Checks in Mexico – What you need to know
As part of a crackdown on illegal charter flights in Mexico from N-Registerd Part 91 operators, AFAC has implemented random ... -
AFAC replacing DGAC in Mexico – separating truth from speculation
On Oct. 16, 2019, it was announced that Civil Aviation Authority in Mexico (DGAC) would be replaced by a new ... -
New Mandatory Inspections for Private Flights into Mexico
Mexico’s Secretariat of Communications and Transportation (SCT) has issued a notice to all airports in Mexico stating that they must ... -
U.S. Customs & e-APIS for Private Non-Revenue Made Easy: Part 3 – eAPIS Considerations
eAPIS requirements for Part 91 (private non-revenue) GA differ from APIS mandates applicable to Part 135 (non-scheduled commercial) and Part ... -
U.S. Customs & e-APIS for Private Non-Revenue Made Easy: Part 2 – Visas, ESTAs and ...
Issues continue to occur, from time to time, with general aviation (GA) passengers arriving without visas or with incorrect visas. ... -
U.S. Customs & e-APIS for Private Non-Revenue Made Easy: Part 1 – Setting up CIQ ...
Don't assume that because you've filed eAPIS, that U.S. Customs need not be notified of your international arrival. All operators ... -
Permissions for Non-U.S. Charter Flights to the U.S. – Part 2: Additional Considerations
There are only rare cases where the Department of Transportation (DOT) actually notifies operators on required permissions and procedures for ... -
Permissions for Non-U.S. Charter Flights to the U.S. – Part 1: General Requirements
When operating charters (non-schedued commercial) to/from the U.S., with non-U.S. registered aircraft, there are many considerations to be mindful of. ... -
Canada to Require Electronic Travel Authorization
As of March 15, 2016, Canada will require Electronic Travel Authorization (eTA) for all visa-exempt foreign nationals entering the country ... -
Colombia APIS: New Requirements for Business Aircraft Ops
As of August 2015 a new regulatory requirement mandates Advanced Passenger Information System (APIS) reporting for all business aircraft operations ... -
Cuba APIS Now Required for BizAv Ops
Please note that this article and the materials available herein are for informational purposes only and not for the purpose ... -
SENEAM Fees for Travel to or over Mexico – Part 2: Dealing with a SENEAM ...
When applying for a Mexican permit, you will not be notified of any outstanding Servicios a la Navegacion en el ... -
SENEAM Fees for Travel to or over Mexico – Part 1: Calculating Fees & Managing ...
Servicios a la Navegacion en el Espacio Aereo Mexicano (SENEAM) fees are incurred when operating within Mexican airspace and when ...