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Tag: aviation fuel

  • Caribbean Peak Season Bizjet Travel – How to eliminate "island time" ops stress
    30
    Oct

    Caribbean Business Aviation Guide: 2024-2025 Peak Season Planning Tips

    Caribbean, Destination Guides
    By Louis Smyth
    13980
    Navigate the complexities of Caribbean peak season aviation with our comprehensive guide covering airport restrictions, permits, parking challenges, and country-specific ...
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  • 25
    Sep

    Abu Dhabi Formula One Grand Prix 2023: Business Aviation Planning Guide

    High-Traffic Events
    By Russell Bunger
    9882
    The 2023 Abu Dhabi Grand Prix takes place Nov. 24-26, 2023. The race is a highlight of the Formula One ...
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  • 18
    Jul

    Latin American Business Aviation Conference & Exhibition (LABACE) 2023: Business Aviation Guide

    Archive, High-Traffic Events
    By Marcia Taue
    11178
    The annual Latin American Business Aviation Conference & Exhibition (LABACE) takes place Aug. 8-10, 2023 at Congonhas (SBSP). Higher than normal ...
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  • 25
    Apr

    Operating to LPPT – Part 2: Slots, Fuel, Security and Operating Tips

    Bizav Best Practice
    By Joseph Fleming
    3497
    Operating restrictions and potential delays at Lisbon (LPPT)include peak hours of scheduled commercial activity and night time noise restrictions. For ...
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  • 28
    Feb

    Operating to Israel – Part 2: Flight and Operating Restrictions

    Bizav Best Practice
    By Jeff Kelley
    7228
    In this part of the world operators need to be mindful of restrictions impacting operations to/from Israel and the rest ...
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  • 20
    Dec

    Bizav Ops to Mexican Resort Destinations – Part 2: Fuel, Catering, Cabotage & Local Area

    Bizav Best Practice
    By Jorge Alva
    3528
    The good news for general aviation (GA) operators heading to popular Mexican resort destinations during peak travel season is that ...
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  • 1
    Nov

    Operating to RPLL – Part 1: Airport & Operating Considerations

    Bizav Best Practice
    By Rubie Sobremonte
    5545
    Manila is a popular destination for business and leisure purposes and attracts a steady flow of general aviation (GA) activity. ...
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  • 2
    Aug

    Business Aircraft Ops to Chile: Fuel & Security

    Bizav Best Practice
    By Universal
    3768
    While Chile offers competitive fuel options at most larger airports, and general aviation (GA) uplifts are normally on time, be ...
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  • 19
    Jun

    Transiting Papua New Guinea – Operational Tips for Bizav

    Bizav Best Practice
    By Cody Coe
    3757
    The independent state of Papua New Guinea is located in the southwestern Pacific Ocean and shares an island with the ...
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  • Business Aircraft Ops to Mongolia – Part 1: Operating Tips
    17
    Apr

    Business Aircraft Ops to Mongolia – Part 1: Operating Tips

    Bizav Best Practice
    By Todd Carter
    3506
    Mongolia is a land locked country in east-central Asia, bordered by Russia to the north and China to the south. ...
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  • Tips for Operating a BizJet to a New Destination – Part 1 of 2
    29
    Mar

    Tips for Operating a BizJet to a New Destination – Part 1 of 2

    Archive
    By Daniel Crouch
    2811
    When planning a trip in your business aircraft to a new destination, or a region of the world you’ve not ...
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  • Technical Stops for Business Aviation
    22
    Feb

    Tips for Selecting a Business Aviation Tech Stop – Part 2: Permits, Airport Slots & ...

    Bizav Best Practice
    By Greg Linton
    3888
    When planning international tech stops issues such as permits, airport slots, prior permissions required (PPRs), visa requirements and customs, immigration, ...
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  • Tips for Selecting a Business Aviation Tech Stop – Part 1: Key Considerations
    15
    Feb

    Tips for Selecting a Business Aviation Tech Stop – Part 1: Key Considerations

    Bizav Best Practice
    By Greg Linton
    4680
    Choosing the best tech stops for your long-haul international trip is always an important planning item. Considerations include route of ...
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  • Using Santa Maria (LPAZ) as a GA Tech Stop: Part 1 – Airport and Local Area
    18
    Jan

    Using Santa Maria (LPAZ) as a GA Tech Stop: Part 1 – Airport and Local ...

    Bizav Best Practice
    By Alexandra Ferullo
    4106
    Located in the Portuguese territory of the Azores, between the U.S. and Africa, Santa Maria (LPAZ) is a great tech ...
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  • 12
    Oct

    Ground Operations at Remote General Aviation Destinations – Part 1: Airport Considerations

    Bizav Best Practice
    By Greg Linton
    2945
    Additional considerations are needed when operating to remote international locations and airports not frequented by general aviation (GA). For many ...
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  • 3
    Oct

    Wide-body and Large General Aviation Aircraft Operating Considerations

    Bizav Best Practice
    By Eusebio Torres Jr
    7723
    Additional trip planning, permit, and day of flight considerations are recommended when operating wide-body or large general aviation (GA) aircraft. ...
    Read More
  • Bizjet Ops to the Cape Verde Islands – Part 1: Top Tips & Considerations
    8
    Aug

    Bizjet Ops to the Cape Verde Islands – Part 1: Top Tips & Considerations

    Bizav Best Practice
    By Joseph Fleming
    4038
    The Cape Verde Islands, officially the Republic or Cabo Verde, is a collection of 10 volcanic islands in the central ...
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  • 19
    May

    Business Aircraft Ops to Ethiopia: Fuel, Additional Services and Security

    Bizav Best Practice
    By Universal
    3051
    Fuel uplifts and arrangements for additional support services in Ethiopia usually go smoothly when using a supervisory agent. However, credit ...
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  • Aircraft Ground Support Equipment Requirements: Part 2 of 2 – Planning Tips
    3
    Feb

    Aircraft Ground Support Equipment Requirements: Part 2 of 2 – Planning Tips

    Bizav Best Practice
    By Greg Linton
    4966
    It’s important for business aircraft operators to assess support equipment and services needs at each international destination. In some cases, ...
    Read More
  • Aircraft Ground Support Equipment Requirements: Part 1of 2 – Top Considerations
    27
    Jan

    Aircraft Ground Support Equipment Requirements: Part 1of 2 – Top Considerations

    Bizav Best Practice
    By Greg Linton
    5570
    Aircraft support equipment and supply considerations for destination airports are important pre-trip planning issues. Particularly when operating to remote or ...
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  • Business Aircraft Ops to the Azores: Part 1 of 2 – Airports and Services
    25
    Jan

    Business Aircraft Ops to the Azores: Part 1 of 2 – Airports and Services

    Bizav Best Practice
    By Randi Hudson
    4706
    The Azores, an autonomous region of Portugal, consists of nine volcanic islands situated in the North Atlantic about 850 miles ...
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  • BizAv Operations to Hong Kong: Fuel, Security & Additional Services
    14
    Jan

    BizAv Operations to Hong Kong: Fuel, Security & Additional Services

    Bizav Best Practice
    By Edmond Yuen
    2892
    When operating to Hong Kong (VHHH), the general aviation terminal (GAT) provides complete and full aircraft handling and support services. ...
    Read More
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