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    Tag: costa rica

    • 19
      Nov

      Best 2020 Holiday Travel Destinations for Private Aviation with Minimal COVID Restrictions 

      COVID-19, Destinations
      By Christine Vamvakas
      1608
      Recently, we’ve seen a trend of operators coming to us for trip support questions without a destination in mind. “Where can I go ...
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    • 26
      Oct

      COVID Air Travel Update – Costa Rica: Entry Requirements & Life on the Ground

      COVID-19, Destinations
      By Oscar Sanchez
      436
      Costa Rica will be completely open to passengers from all countries, including the United States, Nov. 1, 2020 in time ...
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    • 28
      Apr

      STILL FLYING: A Multi-Country COVID-19 Repatriation Mission in Latin America for 60 People

      Humanitarian
      By Universal
      371
      Since early March 2020, more than 1,000 COVID-19 NOTAMs have been issued by countries around the world, closing borders and ...
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    • 4
      Feb

      Chairman’s Note: NEW Costa Rica GAT – “That’s it?” Yes, operating to San Jose’s ...

      Bizav Best Practice
      By Greg Evans
      968
      In December 2019, GAT SJO, Costa Rica’s first-ever general aviation terminal (GAT), which is operated by Universal Aviation Costa Rica ...
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    • 24
      Nov

      Everything you need to know about Costa Rica’s first-ever GAT at MROC

      Ops Update
      By Delmark Muir
      1654
      In mid-December 2019, Costa Rica’s first-ever general aviation terminal (GAT) will officially open for business aviation traffic at San Jose ...
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    • 16
      Apr

      Chairman’s Note * Costa Rica – Game-changing enhancements coming soon!!!

      Universal News
      By Greg Evans
      1664
      A consortium of Universal Aviation Costa Rica and local partners will manage the country’s first ever general aviation terminal (GAT) ...
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    • Zika Virus and Business Aviation: Considerations for International Operators
      14
      Apr

      Zika Virus and Business Aviation: Considerations for International Operators

      Bizav Best Practice
      By Robert Moya
      1936
      Active transmission of Zika virus is a factor in certain countries and territories as noted on the Centers for Disease ...
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    • Business Aircraft Ops to Costa Rica: Hotel Considerations
      7
      May

      Business Aircraft Ops to Costa Rica: Hotel Considerations

      Destinations
      By Delmark Muir
      1456
      Hotels in Costa Rica are generally of high standards, and business aircraft operators will typically have plenty of options to ...
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    • Business Aircraft Ops to Costa Rica: Documentation & Local Area
      30
      Apr

      Business Aircraft Ops to Costa Rica: Documentation & Local Area

      Destinations
      By Delmark Muir
      1509
      It's important to be mindful of documentation and procedural requirements impacting business aircraft operations to Costa Rica. Something as simple ...
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    • Business Aircraft Ops to Costa Rica: Flight Planning, Weather, & NOTAMs
      23
      Apr

      Business Aircraft Ops to Costa Rica: Flight Planning, Weather, & NOTAMs

      Destinations
      By Delmark Muir
      1848
      For business aircraft operators, flight planning for Costa Rica is a straightforward process if the destination is an international airport. ...
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    • Business Aircraft Ops to Costa Rica: Permits, PPRs, and Airport Slots
      16
      Apr

      Business Aircraft Ops to Costa Rica: Permits, PPRs, and Airport Slots

      Destinations
      By Delmark Muir
      2365
      While Costa Rica is a relatively easy and business aviation-friendly environment, there are operating and parking limitations to be mindful ...
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    • Business Aircraft Ops to Costa Rica: CIQ and Agriculture
      9
      Apr

      Business Aircraft Ops to Costa Rica: CIQ and Agriculture

      Destinations
      By Delmark Muir
      1610
      While the Customs, Immigration, and Quarantine (CIQ) process in Costa Rica is relatively easy for business aviation, crew members and ...
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    • Business Aircraft Ops to Costa Rica: Airport Operations
      2
      Apr

      Business Aircraft Ops to Costa Rica: Airport Operations

      Destinations
      By Delmark Muir
      2364
      While landing permits are not needed for private non-revenue and charter (non-scheduled commercial) operations, there are certain limitations and considerations ...
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    • Business Aircraft Ops to Costa Rica: Fuel, Additional Services, and Security
      26
      Mar

      Business Aircraft Ops to Costa Rica: Fuel, Additional Services, and Security

      Destinations
      By Delmark Muir
      1728
      When operating to Costa Rica, it’s best to preplan aviation fuel uplifts, well in advance, particularly during high season (end ...
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    • Business Aircraft Ops to Costa Rica: Ground Handling – Part 2
      19
      Mar

      Business Aircraft Ops to Costa Rica: Ground Handling – Part 2

      Destinations
      By Delmark Muir
      1463
      Continuing from our last article covering ground handling in Costa Rica, there are some additional considerations when it comes ...
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    • Business Aircraft Ops to Costa Rica: Ground Handling – Part 1
      12
      Mar

      Business Aircraft Ops to Costa Rica: Ground Handling – Part 1

      Destinations
      By Delmark Muir
      1451
      Costa Rica is a friendly destination for business aircraft operations. Ground handling quality is high at major airports, and most ...
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    • Tips When Operating to San Jose Costa Rica
      29
      Jan

      Tips When Operating to San Jose, Costa Rica

      Bizav Best Practice
      By Delmark Muir
      1598
      For business aircraft operators, setting up a flight to San Jose (MROC) is not a difficult proposition, and there’s nothing ...
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    • 24
      May

      5 Great Tech Stops Near Central America for Business Aviation – and Why

      Bizav Best Practice
      By Jason Smith
      1592
      This business aviation blog post is part of a series on great technical stops for business aviation. Central America has ...
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