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    Tag: ground handling

    • How to plan a business jet mission to the World Economic Forum at Davos
      28
      Aug

      World Economic Forum 2024 – Business Aviation Destination Guide

      High-Traffic Events
      By Todd Carter
      15107
      The World Economic Forum is a high-traffic event draws significant business aviation traffic. Here's what you need to know.
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    • 17
      Jan

      Rio Carnival 2023: Business Aviation Planning Guide

      Archive, High-Traffic Events
      By Marcia Taue
      6385
      This year’s Rio Carnival runs February 17-25. This will be a busier time than normal in Rio, especially for general ...
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    • Caribbean Peak Season Bizjet Travel – How to eliminate "island time" ops stress
      17
      Nov

      Caribbean 2022-2023 Peak Season Business Aviation Planning Tips

      Caribbean, Destination Guides
      By Universal
      9622
      As the fall and winter temperatures drop across the Northern Hemisphere, flocks of tourists descend upon the crystalline waters and ...
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    • 30
      Jul

      Operating to Japan – Part 3: Ground Handling, Security & Local Services

      Bizav Best Practice
      By Hiroshi Higashiyama
      4424
      Ground handling services in Japan are known for their reliability, quality and high level of customer care. Still, we recommend ...
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    • 20
      Sep

      Traveling to Leuchars Airport: Changes for GA Ops

      Bizav Best Practice
      By Jason Hayward
      3864
      If you’re flying to St Andrews for golf, Leuchars (EGQL) is the closest and preferred general aviation (GA) airport. St ...
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    • 12
      Jul

      Business Aircraft Ops to Chile: Ground Handling & Additional Services

      Bizav Best Practice
      By Universal
      3597
      Chile stretches almost 2700 miles in length, between the Andes and the Pacific Ocean, and is one of the most ...
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    • 5
      Jul

      Operating to Chile – Part 1: Airports, Ground Handling & Parking

      Bizav Best Practice
      By Tracy Zach
      3578
      Stretching down the west coast of South America, Chile is a country where some 90% of the 18 million population ...
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    • 20
      Jun

      BizAv Trip Planning: G20 Summit in Hamburg: Airports, Alternates, Parking & Special Considerations

      Archive
      By Matthias Dlugosch [Guest Author]
      2833
      The G20 Summit takes place July 7-8, hosted in Hamburg as the culmination of the German G20 presidency. A large ...
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    • 14
      Jun

      Business Aircraft Ops to Panama – Part 1: Airports, Handling & Local Area

      Bizav Best Practice
      By Marcella Klauser
      3159
      Panama is a welcoming operating environment for general aviation (GA) with full handling, support services, aviation fuel and credit arrangements ...
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    • Business Aircraft Ops to Nairobi, Kenya – Part 1: Airports and Services
      27
      Mar

      Business Aircraft Ops to Nairobi, Kenya – Part 1: Airports and Services

      Bizav Best Practice
      By Universal
      2881
      Nairobi is the capital and largest city in the Republic of Kenya. A cosmopolitan and multi-cultural city, Nairobi is one ...
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    • Using Santa Maria (LPAZ) as a GA Tech Stop: Part 2 – Documentation and Permits
      25
      Jan

      Using Santa Maria (LPAZ) as a GA Tech Stop: Part 2 – Documentation and Permits

      Bizav Best Practice
      By Alexandra Ferullo
      2429
      While there are not many documentation or permit considerations to plan for on a Santa Maria (LPAZ) stop, it’s important ...
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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
      3664
      Located in the Portuguese territory of the Azores, between the U.S. and Africa, Santa Maria (LPAZ) is a great tech ...
      Read More
    • Business Aircraft Ops to the Dominican Republic – Part 1: Airports, Parking & Ground Handling
      21
      Dec

      Business Aircraft Ops to the Dominican Republic – Part 1: Airports, Parking & Ground Handling

      Bizav Best Practice
      By Universal
      3508
      The Dominican Republic occupies the eastern two thirds of the island of Hispaniola. The second largest Caribbean nation after Cuba, ...
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    • Ground Operations at Remote General Aviation Destinations – Part 3: Special Considerations
      26
      Oct

      Ground Operations at Remote General Aviation Destinations – Part 3: Special Considerations

      Bizav Best Practice
      By Greg Linton
      2396
      When planning a mission in your business aircraft to a remote destination, additional steps need to be taken. Always consider ...
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    • Ground Operations at Remote General Aviation Destinations – Part 2: Services and Credit
      19
      Oct

      Ground Operations at Remote General Aviation Destinations – Part 2: Services and Credit

      Bizav Best Practice
      By Greg Linton
      2415
      When operating your business aircraft to a remote location, there will likely be cases where you will be handled by ...
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    • 12
      Oct

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

      Bizav Best Practice
      By Greg Linton
      2607
      Additional considerations are needed when operating to remote international locations and airports not frequented by general aviation (GA). For many ...
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    • Operating to Colombia – Part 3
      8
      Sep

      Operating to Colombia – Part 3: Planning Tips

      Bizav Best Practice
      By Mark Hudson
      3121
      Authorities in Colombia are strict on documentation requirements governing business jet operations in the country, so if you are operating ...
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    • Operating to Colombia – Part 1: Airports, Parking & Slots
      25
      Aug

      Operating to Colombia – Part 1: Airports, Parking & Slots

      Bizav Best Practice
      By Mark Hudson
      3651
      General aviation (GA) operators travel to Colombia for both business and leisure, and traffic to this region remains steady. While ...
      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
      3642
      The Cape Verde Islands, officially the Republic or Cabo Verde, is a collection of 10 volcanic islands in the central ...
      Read More
    • Business Aircraft Ops to Ethiopia: Ground Handling
      12
      May

      Business Aircraft Ops to Ethiopia: Ground Handling

      Bizav Best Practice
      By Universal
      2760
      With over 90 million inhabitants Ethiopia is the second highest population nation in Africa and the most populous landlocked country ...
      Read More
    • Operating-to-Japan-Costs-Fees
      24
      Mar

      Business Aircraft Ops to Japan: Understanding Costs & Fees

      Bizav Best Practice
      By Hiroshi Higashiyama
      3727
      While handling costs and airport fees in Japan are higher compared to many other destinations, services are reliable, predictable, and ...
      Read More
    • 16
      Mar

      Estimating Aircraft Ground Handling Costs: Part 1– Basic Considerations

      Bizav Best Practice
      By Fred Quinonez
      9489
      Aircraft ground handling costs within the international operating environment vary depending on a number of factors. While basic handling service ...
      Read More
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