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    Mark Hudson

    Mark Hudson

    Mark Hudson is an expert on arranging charter flights for business aviation, particularly obtaining difficult permits. An FAA Licensed Dispatcher, Mark currently serves as a Master Mission Advisor on the Universal Charter Management Team. Since joining Universal in 2002, he has facilitated more than 6,000 global trip legs, and specializes in last-minute requests.

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    • Permit Requirements for Business Aviation: Part 2 – Basic Considerations
      3
      Jul

      Permit Requirements for Business Aviation: Part 2 – Basic Considerations

      Bizav Best Practice
      By Mark Hudson
      PT 4 M minute read
      2434
      There are a number of basic permit considerations that must be taken into account by both private non-revenue and charter ...
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    • Permit Requirements for Business Aviation: Part 1 – Changing Requirements Around the World
      26
      Jun

      Permit Requirements for Business Aviation: Part 1 – Changing Requirements Around the World

      Bizav Best Practice
      By Mark Hudson
      PT 3 M minute read
      2911
      For business aircraft operators, permit and documentation requirements continue to change and tighten around the world. While these changing requirements ...
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    • Business Aircraft Ops to French Polynesia – Part 2: Permits & Requirements
      10
      May

      Business Aircraft Ops to French Polynesia – Part 2: Permits & Requirements

      Bizav Best Practice
      By Mark Hudson
      PT 3 M minute read
      2497
      Landing permits are needed for general aviation (GA) operations to French Polynesia. Charter operators should be aware of additional lead ...
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    • Business Aircraft Ops to French Polynesia – Part 1: Airports & Ground Handling
      12
      Apr

      Business Aircraft Ops to French Polynesia – Part 1: Airports & Ground Handling

      Bizav Best Practice
      By Mark Hudson
      PT 4 M minute read
      3838
      French Polynesia is an overseas collectivity of the French Republic and comprises five groups of islands. These include the Society ...
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    • 8
      Sep

      Operating to Colombia – Part 3: Planning Tips

      Bizav Best Practice
      By Mark Hudson
      PT 3 M minute read
      2697
      Authorities in Colombia are strict on documentation requirements governing business jet operations in the country, so if you are operating ...
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    • Operating to Colombia – Part 2: Permit Considerations
      31
      Aug

      Operating to Colombia – Part 2: Permit Considerations

      Bizav Best Practice
      By Mark Hudson
      PT 4 M minute read
      3089
      When traveling to Colombia, you’ll need to consider landing permits as well as overflight permits for surrounding countries. While the ...
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    • Operating to Colombia – Part 1: Airports, Parking & Slots
      25
      Aug

      Operating to Colombia – Part 1: Airports, Parking & Slots

      Bizav Best Practice
      By Mark Hudson
      PT 3 M minute read
      3185
      General aviation (GA) operators travel to Colombia for both business and leisure, and traffic to this region remains steady. While ...
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    • 22
      Jun

      Know Before You Go: 2016 Farnborough International Airshow

      Archive
      By Mark Hudson
      PT 4 M minute read
      1962
      The biennial Farnborough International Airshow takes place July 11 – 17, hosting over 1500 exhibitors from 40 countries. This will ...
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    • BizAv Tips: Business Aircraft Operations to (or over) Cyprus
      20
      Jan

      BizAv Tips: Business Aircraft Operations to (or over) Cyprus

      Bizav Best Practice
      By Mark Hudson
      PT 3 M minute read
      2763
      When overflying Cyprus – or landing for destination/ tech stop purposes – there are several operating considerations to be mindful ...
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    • Charter Flight Operations to Germany: Landing Permits 101
      18
      Dec

      Charter Flight Operations to Germany: Landing Permits 101

      Bizav Best Practice
      By Mark Hudson
      PT 3 M minute read
      2841
      When you operate to Germany as charter (non-scheduled commercial), it’s important to ensure that appropriate landing permits are in place. ...
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    • Operating to Colombia – Landing Permits, Importation and More
      2
      Apr

      Operating to Colombia – Landing Permits, Importation and More

      Bizav Best Practice
      By Mark Hudson
      PT 4 M minute read
      3638
      In most cases, business aviation flights to Colombia don’t require landing permits, airport slots or Prior Permissions Required (PPRs) unless ...
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    • 27
      Aug

      Demystifying the Charter Flight Permit Process in Germany

      Bizav Best Practice
      By Mark Hudson
      PT 3 M minute read
      2453
      Germany can be a challenging operating environment for non-European Union (EU) charter (non-scheduled commercial) operators. Due to long permit lead ...
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