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Operational Insight

  • North Atlantic Ops – Trial Implementation of Reduced Lateral Separation Minimum
    24
    Aug

    North Atlantic Ops – Trial Implementation of Reduced Lateral Separation Minimum

    Bizav Best Practice
    By Mark Miller
    PT 3 M minute read
    3178
    Evolution in aircraft avionics and air traffic flight data processing has driven an initiative to reduce current lateral separation minima ...
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  • In-flight Catering and Desserts Onboard: Maximizing the Passenger Experience
    18
    Aug

    In-flight Catering and Desserts Onboard: Maximizing the Passenger Experience

    Bizav Best Practice
    By Richard Peterson
    PT 3 M minute read
    3356
    Choosing just the right dessert can help take the passenger flight experience to the next level. Keep in mind, however, ...
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  • Crosswinds and Their Effect on Flight – Part Two: Approach/Departure Impact
    12
    Aug

    Crosswinds and Their Effect on Flight – Part Two: Approach/Departure Impact

    Bizav Best Practice
    By Dave Houle
    PT 3 M minute read
    5607
    Last week, we discussed the enroute impacts of crosswinds. Today, we’ll discuss impacts on the other side of the trip: ...
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  • crosswinds-part1-business-aviation
    5
    Aug

    Crosswinds and Their Effect on Flight – Part One: Enroute Impacts

    Bizav Best Practice
    By Dave Houle
    PT 3 M minute read
    7046
    Crosswinds are winds that come at an angle to your aircraft in flight and on approach/takeoff, and they can impact ...
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  • Overview of Airport Collaborative Decision Making (ACDM) in Italy
    4
    Aug

    Overview of Airport Collaborative Decision Making (ACDM) in Italy

    Bizav Best Practice
    By Stefano Bruno
    PT 4 M minute read
    6746
    Airport Collaborative Decision Making (A-CDM) is a system developed by Eurocontrol and the European Union (EU) to improve operational efficiency ...
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  • Business Aircraft Ops in the Philippines – CIQ and Security
    30
    Jul

    Business Aircraft Ops in the Philippines – CIQ and Security

    Bizav Best Practice
    By David Butler
    PT 3 M minute read
    4493
    For most airports in the Philippines, other than at Manila (RPLL), business aircraft crew members and passengers will clear Customs, ...
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  • FAA’s Data Comm Program: Overview and Effects for Operators
    16
    Jul

    FAA’s Data Comm Program: Overview and Effects for Operators

    Regulatory Compliance
    By Mark Miller
    PT 3 M minute read
    3657
    The Federal Aviation Administration’s (FAA’s) Data Comm program will change how operators receive flight plans and, to a certain extent, ...
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  • International Aviation Insurance Requirements: Part 2 – Complying with Local Mandates
    17
    Jun

    International Aviation Insurance Requirements: Part 2 – Complying with Local Mandates

    Bizav Best Practice
    By Larry Williams
    PT 3 M minute read
    2603
    Business aircraft operators can avoid potential for operational delays and permit denials by verifying specific local insurance requirements in advance ...
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  • UPDATE: Procedural Changes for Customs at Sao Paulo (SBGR) – Part 1: New Requirements
    15
    Jun

    UPDATE: Procedural Changes for Customs at Sao Paulo (SBGR) – Part 1: New Requirements

    Regulatory Compliance
    By Marcia Taue
    PT 4 M minute read
    3240
    There have been recent customs clearance procedural changes implemented at Sao Paulo Guarulhos (SBGR). These changes impact General Aviation (GA) ...
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  • International Aviation Insurance Requirements: Part 1 – Local Requirements
    10
    Jun

    International Aviation Insurance Requirements: Part 1 – Local Requirements

    Bizav Best Practice
    By Larry Williams
    PT 3 M minute read
    6085
    While standard worldwide insurance will cover most business aircraft operators in most parts of the world, there are regions and ...
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  • 6 Tips for Planning Aircraft Operations to Remote Locations
    8
    Jun

    6 Tips for Planning Aircraft Operations to Remote Locations

    Bizav Best Practice
    By Eric Stanley
    PT 3 M minute read
    3738
    When operating a business aircraft to remote locations, begin your trip planning as far in advance as possible, talk with ...
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  • Successfully Managing North Atlantic Tracks: Part 2 – Flying the Tracks
    2
    Jun

    Successfully Managing North Atlantic Tracks: Part 2 – Flying the Tracks

    Bizav Best Practice
    By Mark Miller
    PT 4 M minute read
    3697
    Applying for and revising North Atlantic Track (NAT) authority is a fairly straightforward and user-friendly process. Once you’re on the ...
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  • Private Jet Ops to the U.S.: Part 2 – Procedural Considerations
    1
    Jun

    Private Jet Ops to the U.S.: Part 2 – Procedural Considerations

    Bizav Best Practice
    By Greg Linton
    PT 3 M minute read
    3159
    When conducting operations to the U.S. in a non-U.S.-registered business aircraft, it’s always important to consider any local restrictions and/or ...
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  • Successfully Managing North Atlantic Tracks: Part 1 – Track Basics
    26
    May

    Successfully Managing North Atlantic Tracks: Part 1 – Track Basics

    Bizav Best Practice
    By Mark Miller
    PT 3 M minute read
    3244
    While North Atlantic Tracks (NATs) provide routing efficiencies and save business aircraft operators on Jet A and other operating costs, ...
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  • 11
    May

    Private Jet Ops to the U.S.: Part 1 – Documentation Requirements

    Bizav Best Practice
    By Greg Linton
    PT 3 M minute read
    7487
    A number of documentation and procedural requirements are essential to keep in mind when operating a business aircraft to the ...
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  • Update: Temporary Importation of Aircraft into the EU – New Developments
    4
    May

    Update: Temporary Importation of Aircraft into the EU – New Developments

    Regulatory Compliance
    By Universal
    PT 3 M minute read
    4708
    Following changes to the 2011 permanent aircraft importation rules, when the UK was brought into line with other European Union ...
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  • Security Threat Assessments for Business Aviation – Part 2: Categories of Assessments
    23
    Mar

    Security Threat Assessments for Business Aviation – Part 2: Categories of Assessments

    Bizav Best Practice
    By Universal
    PT 3 M minute read
    3521
    There are various types of security assessments available for business aircraft operators. These range from basic country assessments to highly ...
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  • Business Aviation Trip Planning Tips: Last-Minute Requests
    17
    Mar

    Business Aviation Trip Planning Tips: Last-Minute Requests

    Bizav Best Practice
    By Todd Carter
    PT 4 M minute read
    2862
    For business aircraft operators, last-minute international trips are often manageable when working with an experienced 3rd-party provider and assuming that ...
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  • Security Threat Assessments for Business Aviation – Part 1: General Tips
    16
    Mar

    Security Threat Assessments for Business Aviation – Part 1: General Tips

    Bizav Best Practice
    By Universal
    PT 3 M minute read
    2865
    We all understand the value of security awareness and the need to try to avoid potential security issues. There are, ...
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  • Flight Route Planning Pitfalls: Part 2 – Complexities and Solutions
    4
    Mar

    Flight Route Planning Pitfalls: Part 2 – Complexities and Solutions

    Bizav Best Practice
    By Universal
    PT 3 M minute read
    2713
    For business aircraft operators, certain regions of the world are more complex than others in terms of route planning and ...
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  • 3
    Mar

    Wind Shear and Its Impact on Flight Operations: Part 2 – Turbulence and Other Top ...

    Bizav Best Practice
    By Jason Plowman
    PT 3 M minute read
    6065
    For business aircraft operators, wind shear can have significant impact during takeoff/landing due to its effect on control of the ...
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  • Business Aviation and Communities – Business Breeds Business
    25
    Feb

    Business Aviation and Communities – Business Breeds Business

    Bizav Best Practice
    By Richard Zaher [Guest Author]
    PT 4 M minute read
    2449
    All across America there is a huge network of business aircraft helping ensure the smooth running of thousands of companies: ...
    Read More
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