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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
      5298
      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
      3807
      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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    • Attending the Abu Dhabi Airshow & Dubai Boat Show – Part 2: Permits, Airways, Culture & Local Area
      12
      Feb

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

      Archive
      By Keith Foreman
      PT 3 M minute read
      2436
      While landing permits for the Emirates can be obtained easily and quickly overflight permits to and from the region can ...
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    • Attending Abu Dhabi Airshow & Dubai Boat Show – Part 1: Airports, Parking, & CIQ
      5
      Feb

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

      Archive
      By Keith Foreman
      PT 3 M minute read
      2861
      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
      2866
      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
      2528
      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
      2503
      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
      2560
      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
      3132
      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
      1907
      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
      1882
      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
      2193
      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
      2591
      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
      2503
      The Middle East is a straightforward and relatively easy operating environment for the well prepared business aviation operator. With adequate ...
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