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Flight Route Planning Pitfalls: Part 1 – What to Watch For
Business aircraft operators experienced in international operations know that routings based solely on great circle route and predicted winds are ... -
Wind Shear and Its Impact on Flight Operations: Part 1 – Definitions
For business aircraft operators, wind shear has the potential to cause flight turbulence and sudden increases/decreases in both ground and ... -
Incorrect Aircraft Specifications and Flight Planning: Part 2 – Areas to Watch for
Having accurate and updated aircraft specs on file with your 3rd-party provider not only ensures more efficient routings and flight ... -
North Atlantic Regional Data Link Mandate: Part 2 – NAT DLM Roadmap
The objective of the North Atlantic Data Link Mandate (NAT DLM) is to improve communication, surveillance, and air traffic control ... -
North Atlantic Regional Data Link Mandate: Part 1 – Implementation
Phase 2 of the North Atlantic Data Link Mandate (NAT DLM) is being implemented in three stages – 2A, 2B, ... -
Tips for Aviation Schedulers & Dispatchers: Top Trip-Planning Considerations
Within corporate flight departments, schedulers and dispatchers continue to assume more and more responsibility. Route and documentation planning, access to ... -
Aircraft Specifications and Flight Planning: Part 1 – Keeping Specs/Weights Updated
Aircraft specs differ depending on aircraft model as well as the particular aircraft. For instance if you have three similar ... -
Snow – Its Effects on Aircraft & Runways: Part 2 – Dealing with Snow
For business aircraft operators, there are a number of particular hazards associated with snow and snow accumulation. Best practice is ... -
Flight Planning Rule Changes for Canada: Part 2 – Future Equipment Requirements
Advances in avionics and Air Traffic Control (ATC) flight data processing systems are making it possible to reduce lateral separation ... -
Snow – Its Effects on Aircraft & Runways: Part 1 – Types of Snow
With the winter season now upon much of the Northern Hemisphere, it’s time to start thinking about snow. Different types ... -
Overflight Permits – Part 2: Documentation and Revisions
Overflight requirements around the world vary substantially. There can be unique – and sometimes strange – requirements for what constitutes ... -
Flight Planning Rule Changes for Canada: Part 1 – Recent Changes
Installation of new Air Traffic Service (ATS) surveillance systems – combined with advancements in flight data processing systems and aircraft ... -
Stage 2 Aircraft Operations – Part 2: Operating Basics
More and more airports are barring/restricting Stage 2 operations. This presents a range of growing challenges for business aircraft operators ... -
Overflight Permits – Part 1: General Requirements
Overflight permits are authorizations from Civil Aviation Authorities (CAAs) to overfly that country’s airspace. These differ in terms of regulations ... -
Stage 2 Aircraft Operations – Part 1: Rules & Limitations
Stage 2 aircraft face operating limitations/restrictions in many parts of the world. It’s important, therefore, for operators of Stage 2 ... -
CARICOM APIS – Rules for Business Aviation Operators to Know
The Caribbean Community and Common Market (CARICOM) Implementation Agency for Crime and Security (IACS) requires that all private non-revenue and ... -
Aviation Catering: Proteins – How to Get the Most From Your In-flight Meals
From the passenger’s perspective, catering can make or break a trip in a business aircraft. However, it’s not always easy ... -
ATS Route Changes for U.S. and Canada: Part 1 – What, When & How
On September 9, 2014, the Federal Aviation Authority (FAA) published final rules on modification, revocation, and establishment of multiple Air ... -
ESTA and VWP for Business Aircraft Travel to the U.S.: Tips and Best Practice
Avoiding the need for passengers to obtain visas for travel to the U.S. when possible is a significant benefit for ... -
Weather Pressure Systems and Business Aviation
Atmospheric pressure is the force per unit area exerted on the surface by the weight of air above that surface. ... -
Completing Your Flight Department: The Importance of a Third Crewmember
Surprisingly we are still having discussions about the importance of a third crewmember on large cabin aircraft. Perhaps we ... -
Last-Minute Trip Changes: Knowing Your Options
In the business aviation world, last-minute schedule changes are many times inevitable. While schedule revisions can be more challenging in ...
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