How to enter the United States via a National Interest Waiver
The National Interest Waiver (NIW) is an avenue foreign nationals can explore for entry into the U.S. if they are ...U.S. eases foreign crew entry restrictions
On April 8, 2021, the United States State Department quietly released a buried update allowing National Interest Waivers (NIWs) to be issued ...U.S. APIS Transmission Update – new contact tracing info requirements for pax & crew
Effective March 4, 2021, GA passengers and crew are required to provide additional details in their United States APIS submissions, ...ADS-B UPDATE 2021 – WHERE ARE WE NOW
The following is an overview of what ADS-B is, which countries already require ADS-B, and those who have upcoming mandates:DOT 375 Exemption & Special Authorization why non-U.S. operators may need it and how to ...
Non-U.S. registered operators conducting frequent non-scheduled commercial / charter operations require authorization from the Department of Transport (DOT). In this ...Identifying regulatory gaps to optimize your flight department’s operational flexibility
There is growing optimism that based on vaccine rollouts and new vaccine passport programs, business aviation activity may begin to ...Why U.S. citizens should enroll in the Smart Traveler Enrollment Program (STEP) before international travel
Enrolling in the U.S. State Department Smart Traveler Enrollment Program (STEP) when traveling abroad is an excellent tool and should ...U.S. CDC COVID Testing Requirements for Private Aviation FAQs
The U.S. CDC issued a new order requiring proof of a negative viral COVID-19 test (NAAT/PCR or antigen) for anyone ...U.S. COVID aviation travel restrictions reinstated adds South Africa
On Sunday, Jan. 25, 2021, the administration of United States President Joe Biden confirmed that it will re-instate the U.S. ...U.S. Presidential Proclamation requires compliance with CDC quarantine entry “guidelines”
On Jan. 21, 2021, incoming United States President Joe Biden issued new presidential proclamations, ordering travelers seeking to enter the ...2020 Aviation emissions reporting (EU-ETS, CORSIA, Swiss ETS, UK ETS)
What you need to know now that the 2020 reporting period of the Global Emissions Programs (EU-ETS w/Swiss ETS, CORSIA) ...U.S. Customs arrivals under Presidential Proclamations – where we stand now
Entry by any non-U.S. foreign national (that includes Canadian and Mexican citizens) who have been in a suspended region over ...Italian Charter Permits: What you need to know
Italian charter permits and associated requirements have changed a few times in recent years. Today, permit requirements vary depending upon ...Ops Update: 2020 Equipment regulation changes and filing requirements
Several aircraft equipment regulatory changes have recently and will soon go into effect. These changes will impact operations over the ...APIS, TSA and DOT Authorization Info for Non-U.S. Registered Business Aircraft
It’s important to keep in mind that filing APIS does not negate the requirement to notify customs of your arrival. ...Japan Ops Update – New mandatory luggage inspections and expansion of domestic ops permit
Early in 2020, Japan announced increased security inspections of luggage of arrival/departing private jet passengers as well as an expansion ...Russian Ops Update: Changes in the “Domestic Flights” Definition and Its Impact on You
Russia recently implemented new customs rules and a new definition of “domestic flights” and the Eurasian Economic Union (EAEU) that ...Ops Update: New Random Ramp Checks in Mexico – What you need to know
As part of a crackdown on illegal charter flights in Mexico from N-Registerd Part 91 operators, AFAC has implemented random ...AFAC replacing DGAC in Mexico – separating truth from speculation
On Oct. 16, 2019, it was announced that Civil Aviation Authority in Mexico (DGAC) would be replaced by a new ...UK Air Passenger Duty (UK APD) – How it Applies to UK Business Aviation
The UK government extended the Air Passenger Duty (APD) to General Aviation (GA) on April 1, 2013. The good news ...New Cuba sanctions: how they impact business aviation
The U.S. Department of Commerce through its Bureau of Industry and Security (“BIS”) and the U.S. Department of Treasury through ...
