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Operational Insight

  • cpdlc-2017-updates
    30
    Jul

    Navigating U.S. Domestic En Route CPDLC Requirements: Business Aviation Guide

    Featured Regulatory Compliance, Regulatory Compliance
    By Mark Robinson
    PT 2 M minute read
    482
    Due to a recent increase in the number of business aviation operators experiencing difficulties logging in or establishing connections while ...
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  • 26
    Jun

    Italian Grand Prix 2024: Business Aviation Guide

    High-Traffic Events
    By Andrea Sbracia
    PT 6 M minute read
    6516
    The 2024 Italian Grand Prix will be held Aug. 29- Sept. 1, 2024, at the Autodromo Nazionale Monza often referred to simply ...
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  • 23
    Jun

    2024 Summer Olympics Paris – Business Aviation Guide

    Archive
    By Louis Smyth
    PT 13 M minute read
    11039
    The 2024 Summer Olympic Games (Paris Olympics) will be held in Paris from July 26th to Aug. 11, 2024. The ...
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  • 6
    Jun

    Israel Launches New Electronic Travel Authorization for Visitors from Visa-Exempt Countries

    Regulatory Compliance
    By Rayburn Hoover
    PT 2 M minute read
    571
    Starting from June 1, 2024, the Israeli Population and Immigration Administration will launch the ETA-IL system, a new Electronic Travel ...
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  • 23
    May

    U.S. Airports Lose Approval for Direct General Aviation Flights to Israel

    Regulatory Compliance
    By Rayburn Hoover
    PT 3 M minute read
    770
    Effective May 9, 2024, Israel decided to no longer allow direct general aviation flights from the United States to Israel ...
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  • 15
    May

    [VIDEO] Global Ops Update May 2024

    Bizav Best Practice
    By Anabel Monzo Paynter
    PT < 1 M minute read
    11974
    Watch a recording of our monthly ops webinar meetup for international business aviation operators, recorded on Jan. 24, 2024. 
    Read More
  • 8
    May

    2024 UEFA Champions League Final in London: Business Aviation Planning Guide

    Archive, High-Traffic Events
    By Sean Raftery
    PT 4 M minute read
    14038
    The 2024 Union of European Football Associations (UEFA) Champions League Final will be held on June 1, 2024, in London. ...
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  • 25
    Apr

    Mediterranean 2024 Peak Season Business Aviation Planning Tips

    Destination Guides, High-Traffic Events
    By Louis Smyth
    PT 7 M minute read
    9745
    Here’s a collection of recent news, best practices, tips, and other must-knows for planning any trip to the Mediterranean this ...
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  • 22
    Apr

    French Open Tennis 2024: Business Aviation Guide

    High-Traffic Events
    By Universal
    PT 4 M minute read
    8885
    If you're planning to attend the 2024 French Open or have a business aviation mission scheduled for Paris during the ...
    Read More
  • 11
    Apr

    Dublin Airport Passenger Cap Ruling – GA Not Impacted for Now

    Ireland, Ops Update
    By Louis Smyth
    PT 2 M minute read
    1982
    The Irish Aviation Authority has made the determination that GA can continue to operate to Dublin Airport as usual and ...
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  • 3
    Apr

    Major Process Changes to United Kingdom General Aviation Report (GAR) Submission

    Featured Regulatory Compliance, Regulatory Compliance
    By Universal
    PT 2 M minute read
    2784
    Significant updates to the United Kingdom's General Aviation Report (GAR) submission process took effect on April 6, 2024, introducing pivotal ...
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  • 18
    Mar

    Understanding Cuban Overflight Permits

    Bizav Best Practice
    By John McClelland
    PT 2 M minute read
    7582
    While requesting and obtaining Cuba overflight permits is generally straightforward, due to U.S. sanction restrictions, it is best to use ...
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  • 25
    Jan

    [VIDEO] Global Ops Update January 2024

    Bizav Best Practice
    By Anabel Monzo Paynter
    PT < 1 M minute read
    11534
    Watch a recording of our monthly ops webinar meetup for international business aviation operators, recorded on Jan. 24, 2024. 
    Read More
  • 4
    Jan

    Mexico Annual Permits for Private Operators Replaced by Single-Entry Authorization in 2024

    Featured Regulatory Compliance, Mexico, Regulatory Compliance
    By Universal
    PT 3 M minute read
    9078
    During a recent meeting with Mexico Civil Aviation (AFAC), Universal Aviation Mexico learned that beginning Jan. 1, 2024, Mexico Annual/Multiple-Entry ...
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  • 28
    Nov

    Brazil Changes Nav Fee & Permit Rules

    Ops Update, Regulatory Compliance
    By Daniel Pinto Da Silva
    PT 3 M minute read
    7341
    Recently, Brazil has changed how the country calculates navigation fees for Part 121/129 operators and permit rules for charter operators. ...
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  • Planning BizAv Operations to Thailand – Part 1: Permit Planning
    16
    Nov

    Chairman’s Note: AsBAA Icons of Aviation Are Back: Celebrating Our Triumph and Asia-Pacific’s Bizav Resurgence!

    Universal News
    By Greg Evans
    PT 2 M minute read
    3291
    Services Asia and the region's local ground handling teams were named the winner of the "Best Operational Support Services, 2023" ...
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  • 28
    Sep

    New 2023 U.S. Customs Rules for Private Outbound Flights

    Featured Regulatory Compliance, Regulatory Compliance
    By Universal
    PT 2 M minute read
    8464
    U.S. Customs in 2023 has begun increasing its scrutiny on outbound clearance processes, particularly for Private Non-Revenue flights. Here's what ...
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  • 5
    Sep

    London Fashion Week 2023 – Business Aviation Planning Guide

    Archive, High-Traffic Events
    By Jason Hayward
    PT 4 M minute read
    15237
    London Fashion Week is held three times a year. It is part of the "Big 4" international fashion weeks. It ...
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  • 15
    Aug

    Chairman’s Note * Reflecting On a Milestone in Business Aviation – One Million G550 Landings!

    Avgeek
    By Greg Evans
    PT < 1 M minute read
    5095
    Congratulations to Gulfstream, the operators who skillfully flew the G550s and the many supportive supply chain service providers who helped ...
    Read More
  • 27
    Jul

    London-Stansted (Onboard Pets Passport): Business Aviation Guide

    Destination Guides, United Kingdom
    By Jason Hayward
    PT 4 M minute read
    6141
    Onboard can enter the UK via Stansted (EGSS), and this is great news for many UK-bound business aircraft operators. There ...
    Read More
  • GDPR and Business Aviation – What you need to know.
    12
    Jun

    Data Privacy & Business Aviation – What you need to know.

    Regulatory Compliance
    By Kathy Self
    PT 3 M minute read
    12603
    On May 25, 2018, the European Union’s General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) went into effect. This complex and far reaching ...
    Read More
  • Economic Sanctions – How they impact business aviation
    26
    May

    Economic Sanctions – 2023 Business Aviation Guide

    Regulatory Compliance
    By Kathy Self
    PT 4 M minute read
    12945
    In the world of global business aviation, understanding economic sanctions regulations (both comprehensive and targeted) is important in order to ...
    Read More
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