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    Ops Update

    • 6
      Sep

      Brazil Changes Nav Fee & Permit Rules

      Ops Update, Regulatory Compliance
      By Daniel Pinto Da Silva
      1292
      Recently, Brazil has changed how the country calculates navigation fees for Part 121/129 operators and permit rules for charter operators. ...
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    • London
      22
      May

      Luton & Stansted Airport Night Slot Restrictions Summer 2023 – Stansted Still Best London Alternative

      Ops Update, United Kingdom
      By Sean Raftery
      8907
      London’s Luton Airport announced a night slot ban for Summer 2021. The lack of night slots makes Luton a less ...
      Read More
    • 10
      Oct

      Japan to end daily arrivals cap; allow visa-free tourism starting Oct. 11, 2022

      Ops Update
      By Hiroshi Higashiyama
      2044
      In a much-anticipated announcement, Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida announced that the country would end its daily arrivals cap while ...
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    • 18
      Mar

      Russia-Ukraine war impact on business aviation

      Ops Update
      By Universal
      1850
      The Russia-Ukraine war is having a significant impact on business aviation in multiple ways. Here's what you need to know.
      Read More
    • 30
      Jun

      Mediterranean General Aviation Parking Extremely Limited for Summer 2021 – Athens, Rome, Turkey and Nice ...

      Archive, Ops Update
      By Universal
      1856
      The General Aviation parking situation on the Mediterranean has become increasingly difficult in recent weeks. Since reopening for tourism, GA ...
      Read More
    • 12
      May

      COVID Ops Update: Europe Summer access, EBAA insights, global ops + regulatory review Web meetup

      COVID-19, Ops Update
      By Universal
      2571
      At our Feb. 10, 2021 COVID Ops Webinar, subject matter experts discussed global COVID ops updates, Canada's new restrictions, answered ...
      Read More
    • 11
      Feb

      Canada COVID Restrictions, U.S. Access, & COVID Testing Web Meetup

      COVID-19, Ops Update
      By Universal
      2163
      At our Feb. 10, 2021 COVID Ops Webinar, subject matter experts discussed global COVID ops updates, Canada's new restrictions, answered ...
      Read More
    • 4
      Dec

      Breaking: Most business aviation operators should qualify for new UK business traveller COVID quarantine exemption

      Archive, Ops Update
      By Sean Raftery
      2655
      Update: All UK safe-travel corridors and quarantine exemptions have been rendered null and void until further notice, due to the ...
      Read More
    • 8
      Jan

      Ops Update: How the Iran/U.S. conflict is impacting business aviation

      Ops Update
      By Justin Murray
      2210
      As a result of the recent escalation of military conflict between the United States and Iran, the Federal Aviation Administration ...
      Read More
    • Madrid GAT
      9
      Dec

      Newly renovated GAT at Madrid Barajas (LEMD) now open

      Ops Update
      By Gonzalo Barona Jr
      2946
      The GAT at Madrid Barajas Airport (LEMD) was recently completely renovated with all new lounges and meeting rooms for crew ...
      Read More
    • 4
      Dec

      Ops Update: New Random Ramp Checks in Mexico – What you need to know

      Ops Update, Regulatory Compliance
      By Juan Muniz
      4828
      As part of a crackdown on illegal charter flights in Mexico from N-Registerd Part 91 operators, AFAC has implemented random ...
      Read More
    • 24
      Nov

      Everything you need to know about Costa Rica’s first-ever GAT at MROC

      Ops Update
      By Delmark Muir
      3373
      In mid-December 2019, Costa Rica’s first-ever general aviation terminal (GAT) will officially open for business aviation traffic at San Jose ...
      Read More
    • 22
      Jul

      Ebola outbreak in Central Africa – Business aviation is watching.

      Ops Update
      By Christine Vamvakas
      4177
      Is the Central Africa Ebola outbreak impacting business aviation? What Ebola restrictions are in place for business aviation? What’s the ...
      Read More
    • How the government shutdown can impact your bizav mission
      17
      Jan

      How the U.S. Government Shutdown could impact your business aviation mission

      Ops Update
      By Laura Everington
      2807
      The U.S. government shutdown has had several impacts on the business aviation industry.
      Read More
    • Bizav pilots asked to decrease runway occupancy time for arrivals at VHHH
      10
      Jan

      Bizav pilots asked to decrease runway occupancy time for arrivals at VHHH

      Ops Update
      By Sarah Kalmeta
      3380
      Education on the impact of unnecessarily long ROTA times will ensure unavoidable delays are reduced, leading to more efficient services ...
      Read More
    • NEW TEMPORARY CAYMAN ISLANDS PEAK SEASON SLOT RESTRICTIONS AT MWCR
      8
      Nov

      NEW TEMPORARY CAYMAN ISLANDS PEAK SEASON SLOT RESTRICTIONS AT MWCR

      Ops Update
      By Universal
      3589
      Arrival and departure slots will be required for all general aviation flights operating to Owen Roberts International Airport (MWCR) in ...
      Read More
    • 10
      Oct

      Operating a business jet to Cambodia – less flexibility with new landing permit lead times

      Ops Update
      By Alan Pong
      3280
      Operating a business jet to Cambodia on short-notice recently became more challenging. Here are the top six things you need ...
      Read More
    • 12
      Apr

      Luton Airport Imposes Aircraft Noise Restrictions that Impacts Business Aviation

      Ops Update
      By Sean Raftery
      3884
      London is a popular destination for general aviation operators, and there are many airports in the region to pick from. ...
      Read More
    • OPS ALERT: More TSA Waiver Changes – Effective Immediately
      21
      Jan

      OPS ALERT: More TSA Waiver Changes – Effective Immediately

      Ops Update, Regulatory Compliance
      By Lukas Marrow
      3347
      On January 16, 2016, the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) issued new NOTAMs on TSA Waiver regulations. With these NOTAMs, revised ...
      Read More

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