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Keith Foreman

Keith Foreman

With more than two decades of experience at Universal and even more as an air traffic controller in the United States Air Force, Master Trip Owner Keith Foreman has extensive experience in business aviation operations. Keith, who has facilitated more than 19,000 trip legs, is also an expert on the Middle East, having lived in the region for several years. Keith’s reputation and knowledge have earned the praise of industry associations such as the National Business Aviation Association, where he is regularly asked to give presentations on regional operational issues in the Middle East, Africa, and Asia. Keith, who has an associate’s degree in aeronautical science, is also frequently interviewed in a variety of industry publications both domestically and internationally.

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  • 10
    Dec

    Business Jet Destination Guide: Saudi Arabia

    Destination Guides, Saudi Arabia
    By Keith Foreman
    PT 10 M minute read
    8116
    Saudi Arabia has long been one of the busiest and most popular business aviation destinations in the Middle East. Operating ...
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  • 26
    Mar

    Ops Update: How the New Istanbul Airport will impact business aviation

    Bizav Best Practice
    By Keith Foreman
    PT 4 M minute read
    3845
    Istanbul is becoming an increasingly popular and busy destination for business aircraft travel. Istanbul’s two airports of entry (AOE), Ataturk ...
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  • 12
    Feb

    Attending the Abu Dhabi Airshow & Dubai Boat Show – Part 2: Permits, Airways, Culture ...

    Archive
    By Keith Foreman
    PT 3 M minute read
    3003
    While landing permits for the Emirates can be obtained easily and quickly overflight permits to and from the region can ...
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  • 5
    Feb

    Attending Abu Dhabi Airshow & Dubai Boat Show – Part 1: Airports, Parking, & CIQ

    Archive
    By Keith Foreman
    PT 3 M minute read
    3436
    The Abu Dhabi Airshow takes place once every two years at Al Bateen (OMAD) Feb 26-28, 2018, positioning the Emirate ...
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  • Business Aircraft Ops to Military and Joint Use Civil/Military Airfields: Part 2 – Airport Examples
    16
    Jan

    Business Aircraft Ops to Military and Joint Use Civil/Military Airfields: Part 2 – Airport Examples

    Bizav Best Practice
    By Keith Foreman
    PT 3 M minute read
    3488
    In some cases, military airports offer attractive options for general aviation (GA) operators for being able to get closer ...
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  • Business Aircraft Ops to Military and Joint-Use Airfields: Part 1—General Considerations
    9
    Jan

    Business Aircraft Ops to Military and Joint-Use Airfields: Part 1—General Considerations

    Bizav Best Practice
    By Keith Foreman
    PT 3 M minute read
    3158
    Military and military/civilian joint-use airfields are occasionally used by general aviation (GA). Keep in mind that these locations often have ...
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  • BizAv Planning: 2015 G20 Summit in Antalya Turkey
    20
    Oct

    BizAv Planning: 2015 G20 Summit in Antalya Turkey

    Archive
    By Keith Foreman
    PT 4 M minute read
    3051
    The 2015 G20 Summit in Turkey will be the 10th annual meeting of top heads of state. The event takes ...
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  • UPDATE: Cuban Ops - What BizAv Operators Need to Know
    2
    Sep

    UPDATE: Cuban Ops – What BizAv Operators Need to Know

    Bizav Best Practice
    By Keith Foreman
    PT 6 M minute read
    3271
    Effective July 22, 2015, a final rule issued by the Department of Commerce Bureau of Industry and Security (BIS) removed ...
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  • 12 Tips for Business Aircraft Operations in Kuwait
    23
    Jun

    12 Tips for Business Aircraft Operations in Kuwait

    Bizav Best Practice
    By Keith Foreman
    PT 4 M minute read
    3867
    Kuwait is primarily a business aircraft destination rather than a tech stop. This region is somewhat less strict, in terms ...
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  • Preparing for the Abu Dhabi Business Air Expo
    12
    Feb

    Preparing for the Abu Dhabi Business Air Expo

    Archive
    By Keith Foreman
    PT 4 M minute read
    2453
    Held in Abu Dhabi, the capital of the United Arab Emirates (UAE), the Abu Dhabi Business Air Expo is dedicated ...
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  • 10 Important Things to Remember When Flying to the Middle East
    11
    Dec

    10 Important Things to Remember When Flying to the Middle East

    Bizav Best Practice
    By Keith Foreman
    PT 4 M minute read
    2433
    Because of recent events in the Middle East and their coverage by the news media, some business aircraft operators are ...
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    20
    Jun

    10 Popular Airports in the Middle East for Business Aircraft Operators – Part 2 of ...

    Bizav Best Practice
    By Keith Foreman
    PT 3 M minute read
    2806
    This business aviation blog post is part two in a series on popular airports in the Middle East for business ...
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    11
    Jun

    10 Popular Airports in the Middle East for Business Aircraft Operators – Part 1 of ...

    Bizav Best Practice
    By Keith Foreman
    PT 4 M minute read
    3275
    This business aviation blog post is part one in a series on popular airports in the Middle East for business ...
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  • 20
    Feb

    Flying to the Middle East: 7 FAQs by Business-Aviation Operators

    Bizav Best Practice
    By Keith Foreman
    PT 3 M minute read
    3162
    The Middle East is a straightforward and relatively easy operating environment for the well prepared business aviation operator. With adequate ...
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