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    Regulatory Compliance

    • 22
      Feb

      Avoid unnecessary stops at U.S. Southern Border with a Border Overflight Exemption

      Regulatory Compliance
      By Luis Nambo
      191
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    • 15
      Feb

      DOT 375 Exemption & Special Authorization why non-U.S. operators may need it and how to ...

      Regulatory Compliance
      By Juan Muniz
      340
      Non-U.S. registered operators conducting frequent non-scheduled commercial / charter operations require authorization from the Department of Transport (DOT). In this ...
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    • 3
      Feb

      Identifying regulatory gaps to optimize your flight department’s operational flexibility

      Bizav Best Practice, Regulatory Compliance
      By Juan Muniz
      274
      There is growing optimism that based on vaccine rollouts and new vaccine passport programs, business aviation activity may begin to ...
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    • 3
      Feb

      Why U.S. citizens should enroll in the Smart Traveler Enrollment Program (STEP) before international travel

      Bizav Best Practice, Regulatory Compliance
      By Adam Hartley
      268
      Enrolling in the U.S. State Department Smart Traveler Enrollment Program (STEP) when traveling abroad is an excellent tool and should ...
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    • 27
      Jan

      U.S. CDC COVID Testing Requirements for Private Aviation FAQs

      COVID-19, Regulatory Compliance
      By Adam Hartley
      4575
      The U.S. CDC issued a new order requiring proof of a negative viral COVID-19 test (NAAT/PCR or antigen) for anyone ...
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    • 26
      Jan

      U.S. COVID aviation travel restrictions reinstated adds South Africa

      COVID-19, Regulatory Compliance
      By Universal
      223
      On Sunday, Jan. 25, 2021, the administration of United States President Joe Biden confirmed that it will re-instate the U.S. ...
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    • 22
      Jan

      U.S. Presidential Proclamation requires compliance with CDC quarantine entry “guidelines”

      COVID-19, Regulatory Compliance
      By Adam Hartley
      1217
      On Jan. 21, 2021, incoming United States President Joe Biden issued new presidential proclamations, ordering travelers seeking to enter the ...
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    • 21
      Jan

      2020 Aviation emissions reporting (EU-ETS, CORSIA, Swiss ETS, UK ETS)

      Regulatory Compliance
      By Adam Hartley
      507
      What you need to know now that the 2020 reporting period of the Global Emissions Programs (EU-ETS w/Swiss ETS, CORSIA) ...
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    • 2
      Nov

      How to enter the United States via a National Interest Waiver

      Regulatory Compliance
      By Adam Hartley
      1623
      The National Interest Waiver (NIW) is an avenue foreign nationals can explore for entry into the U.S. if they are ...
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    • 27
      Oct

      U.S. Customs arrivals under Presidential Proclamations – where we stand now

      COVID-19, Regulatory Compliance
      By Adam Hartley
      508
      Entry by any non-U.S. foreign national (that includes Canadian and Mexican citizens) who have been in a suspended region over ...
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    • 25
      Feb

      ADS-B Update 2020 – What you need to know

      Regulatory Compliance
      By Jason Davidson
      7320
      The following is an overview of what ADS-B is, which countries already require ADS-B and those who have upcoming mandates.
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    • 4
      Feb

      Italian Charter Permits: What you need to know

      Regulatory Compliance
      By Stefano Bruno
      2864
      Italian charter permits and associated requirements have changed a few times in recent years. Today, permit requirements vary depending upon ...
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    • 22
      Jan

      Ops Update: 2020 Equipment regulation changes and filing requirements

      Regulatory Compliance
      By Robert Moya
      1069
      Several aircraft equipment regulatory changes have recently and will soon go into effect. These changes will impact operations over the ...
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    • 22
      Jan

      APIS, TSA and DOT Authorization Info for Non-U.S. Registered Business Aircraft

      Regulatory Compliance
      By Adam Hartley
      3202
      It’s important to keep in mind that filing APIS does not negate the requirement to notify customs of your arrival. ...
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    • 21
      Jan

      Japan Ops Update – New mandatory luggage inspections and expansion of domestic ops permit

      Ops Update, Regulatory Compliance
      By Hiroshi Higashiyama
      1115
      Early in 2020, Japan announced increased security inspections of luggage of arrival/departing private jet passengers as well as an expansion ...
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    • 27
      Dec

      Russian Ops Update: Changes in the “Domestic Flights” Definition and Its Impact on You

      Regulatory Compliance
      By Dmitry Konovalov
      1640
      Russia recently implemented new customs rules and a new definition of “domestic flights” and the Eurasian Economic Union (EAEU) that ...
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    • 4
      Dec

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

      Ops Update, Regulatory Compliance
      By Juan Muniz
      2794
      As part of a crackdown on illegal charter flights in Mexico from N-Registerd Part 91 operators, AFAC has implemented random ...
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    • 31
      Oct

      AFAC replacing DGAC in Mexico – separating truth from speculation

      Regulatory Compliance
      By Juan Muniz
      2277
      On Oct. 16, 2019, it was announced that Civil Aviation Authority in Mexico (DGAC) would be replaced by a new ...
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    • 15
      Jul

      UK Air Passenger Duty (UK APD) – How it Applies to UK Business Aviation

      Regulatory Compliance
      By Laura Everington
      3649
      The UK government extended the Air Passenger Duty (APD) to General Aviation (GA) on April 1, 2013. The good news ...
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    • UPDATE: Cuban Ops - What BizAv Operators Need to Know
      6
      Jun

      New Cuba sanctions: how they impact business aviation

      Ops Update, Regulatory Compliance
      By Kathy Self
      5912
      The U.S. Department of Commerce through its Bureau of Industry and Security (“BIS”) and the U.S. Department of Treasury through ...
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    • 30
      May

      New Mandatory Inspections for Private Flights into Mexico

      Regulatory Compliance
      By Juan Muniz
      3635
      Mexico’s Secretariat of Communications and Transportation (SCT) has issued a notice to all airports in Mexico stating that they must ...
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    • 29
      May

      Shannon U.S. Customs Pre-Clearance – Extended hours coming soon

      Regulatory Compliance
      By Liam Murphy
      4755
      Pre-clearance services at Shannon, Ireland (EINN) have been steadily enhanced over the years. With time involved to pre-clear now significantly ...
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