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Tag: customs

  • 24
    Jan

    Shannon, Ireland 2025 U.S. Pre-Clearance to the U.S.: Business Aviation Guide

    Destination Guides, Ireland, Regulatory Compliance
    By Mark Shanahan
    15296
    Pre-clearance services at Shannon, Ireland (EINN) have been steadily enhanced over the years. With time involved to pre-clear now significantly ...
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  • 18
    Jul

    2023 Genoa International Boat Show: Business Aviation Planning Guide

    Archive, High-Traffic Events
    By Lorena Carraro
    9897
    Salone Nautico Internazionale di Genova (Genoa International Boat Show) is one of the world’s premier boat shows and will be ...
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  • 22
    Sep

    [VIDEO] Global Ops Update September 2022

    Archive, Regulatory Compliance
    By Louis Smyth
    2766
    Watch a recording of our monthly COVID ops webinar meetup for international business aviation operators, recorded on Sept. 22, 2022. 
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  • 31
    May

    Bahamas Delays Click2Clear Customs Program Rollout for Private/Charter Aircraft Operators

    Regulatory Compliance
    By Luis Nambo
    2731
    The Bahamas announced it has extended its Click2Clear online Customs clearance system (inbound and outbound) to pleasure/charter aircraft.
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  • 3
    Nov

    Pre-clearance at Shannon Airport a great option when U.S. reopens to foreigners Nov. 8, 2021

    Bizav Best Practice
    By Liam Murphy
    6058
    Following the recent announcement that the U.S will re-open on November 8th for passengers travelling there from the UK and ...
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  • 22
    Jan

    APIS, TSA and DOT Authorization Info for Non-U.S. Registered Business Aircraft

    Regulatory Compliance
    By Adam Hartley
    7547
    It’s important to keep in mind that filing APIS does not negate the requirement to notify customs of your arrival. ...
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  • 24
    Jul

    Operating to Japan – Part 2: Permits, Slots & CIQ

    Bizav Best Practice
    By Hiroshi Higashiyama
    5607
    For most private non-revenue operations to Japan there's no requirement for either overflight or landing permits. However, obtaining preferred airport ...
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  • 26
    Jun

    Operating to Koror (PTRO) – Part 2 of 2: CIQ, Slots & Permits

    Bizav Best Practice
    By Dave Saunders
    3612
    Airport slots, and securing hotel accommodations are among the larger challenges when planning general aviation (GA) operations to Koror (PTRO). ...
    Read More
  • 22
    May

    U.S. Customs & e-APIS for Private Non-Revenue Made Easy: Part 3 – eAPIS Considerations

    Regulatory Compliance
    By Universal
    5563
    eAPIS requirements for Part 91 (private non-revenue) GA differ from APIS mandates applicable to Part 135 (non-scheduled commercial) and Part ...
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  • 15
    May

    U.S. Customs & e-APIS for Private Non-Revenue Made Easy: Part 2 – Visas, ESTAs and ...

    Regulatory Compliance
    By Universal
    6108
    Issues continue to occur, from time to time, with general aviation (GA) passengers arriving without visas or with incorrect visas. ...
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  • 7
    May

    U.S. Customs & e-APIS for Private Non-Revenue Made Easy: Part 1 – Setting up CIQ ...

    Regulatory Compliance
    By Juan Muniz
    6286
    Don't assume that because you've filed eAPIS, that U.S. Customs need not be notified of your international arrival. All operators ...
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  • 29
    Jan

    Top Destinations for Brazil – Part 2: Parking, CIQ and Services

    Bizav Best Practice
    By Daniel Pinto Da Silva
    3713
    At many airports in Brazil it can be difficult obtaining aircraft parking and, in some cases, you may need to ...
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  • 27
    Dec

    Bizav Ops to Mexican Resort Destinations – Part 3: Passports, Visas & CIQ

    Bizav Best Practice
    By Jorge Alva
    3657
    For U.S. and many other nationals access to Mexico is straight-forward and easy. However, there are considerations to be ...
    Read More
  • 11
    Dec

    International Tech Stops – Part 1: Clearance and Landing Considerations

    Bizav Best Practice
    By Shawn Leavell
    5322
    Procedures and requirements for clearing customs, immigration, and quarantine (CIQ) on international tech stops vary across the world. While some ...
    Read More
  • 8
    Nov

    Operating to RPLL – Part 2: Permits, Slots & CIQ

    Bizav Best Practice
    By Rubie Sobremonte
    4864
    For operations to Manila (RPLL) there are a number of important airport slot and permit issues to be aware of, ...
    Read More
  • 25
    Oct

    Master Crew Lists – Information, Requirements & Tips

    Regulatory Compliance
    By Elon Holmes
    6506
    A Master Crew List (MCL) is a list the Transportation Safety Administration (TSA) mandates every charter (non-scheduled commercial) operator have ...
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  • 20
    Sep

    Traveling to Leuchars Airport: Changes for GA Ops

    Bizav Best Practice
    By Jason Hayward
    4402
    If you’re flying to St Andrews for golf, Leuchars (EGQL) is the closest and preferred general aviation (GA) airport. St ...
    Read More
  • 18
    Sep

    Permissions for Non-U.S. Charter Flights to the U.S. – Part 2: Additional Considerations

    Regulatory Compliance
    By Juan Muniz
    5631
    There are only rare cases where the Department of Transportation (DOT) actually notifies operators on required permissions and procedures for ...
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  • 4
    Sep

    Permissions for Non-U.S. Charter Flights to the U.S. – Part 1: General Requirements

    Regulatory Compliance
    By Juan Muniz
    4820
    When operating charters (non-schedued commercial) to/from the U.S., with non-U.S. registered aircraft, there are many considerations to be mindful of. ...
    Read More
  • 19
    Jul

    Business Aircraft Ops to Chile: CIQ Clearance

    Bizav Best Practice
    By Mariana Tsymbalista
    4148
    Customs, immigration, and quarantine (CIQ) clearance in Chile either takes place within a fixed-base operator (FBO) or at a main ...
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  • 12
    Jul

    Business Aircraft Ops to Chile: Ground Handling & Additional Services

    Bizav Best Practice
    By Universal
    3980
    Chile stretches almost 2700 miles in length, between the Andes and the Pacific Ocean, and is one of the most ...
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  • 21
    Jun

    Business Aircraft Ops to Panama – Part 2: Permits & CIQ

    Bizav Best Practice
    By Marcella Klauser
    3344
    For a permit and documentation perspective Panama is an easy and friendly operating environment. Landing permits can usually be processed ...
    Read More
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