ADS-B Update 2020 – What you need to know
The following is an overview of what ADS-B is, which countries already require ADS-B and those who have upcoming mandates.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 ...New Mandatory Inspections for Private Flights into Mexico
Mexico’s Secretariat of Communications and Transportation (SCT) has issued a notice to all airports in Mexico stating that they must ...Shannon U.S. Customs Pre-Clearance – Extended hours coming soon
Pre-clearance services at Shannon, Ireland (EINN) have been steadily enhanced over the years. With time involved to pre-clear now significantly ...Update! Transportation Security Program (TSP) requirements in Australia for Business Aircraft Operators
The Department of Home Affairs has announced that ALL operations into Australia require the TSP, including commercial, unscheduled commercial, and ...The Hidden Compliance Dangers of U.S. Charter Ops to Mexico – and the Risk to ...
In the highly-competitive world of charter operations, it's all about delivering the best overall customer experience. And what do most ...Aviation Ops Update for Japan: New falling objects AIC
Business aviation operators traveling to Japan should be aware a recently published Aeronautical Information Circular on Falling Objects. The full ...Aviation Ops Update for Japan: New tourist tax
Business aviation operators traveling to Japan should be aware of a recently implemented Japan International Tourist Tax. The full details ...Economic Sanctions – How they impact business aviation
In the world of global business aviation, understanding economic sanctions regulations (both comprehensive and targeted) is important in order to ...New Russia CIQ procedures for precious metals and stones
A new Decree of the Government of the Russian Federation regarding declarations of precious metals went into effect Nov. 24, ...EMISSION SCHEMES ARE CHANGING – November 2018 update
There are now three separate emissions programs (EU-ETS, SWISS-ETS and CORSIA) affecting segments of the general aviation industry concurrently.GDPR and Business Aviation – What you need to know.
On May 25, 2018, the European Union’s General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) went into effect. This complex and far reaching ...UK Charter Permits – Regulatory Compliance
The processing of charter permits for the UK is managed by the UK CAA. It's important to be aware of ...5 Tips for Regulatory Compliant Business Aircraft Operations in Mexico
Is operating a business aircraft into Mexico in compliance with applicable domestic and international laws and regulations possible? That was ...
