OPS ALERT: More TSA Waiver Changes – Effective Immediately
On January 16, 2016, the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) issued new NOTAMs on TSA Waiver regulations. With these NOTAMs, revised ...Business Aviation Alert: TSA Waiver Changes Now in Effect
The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) in coordination with the Transportation Safety Administration (TSA) recently issued changes to TSA waiver requirements. ...Our industry and Universal needs your help!
Dear Friends, It’s that time again – time for us to step up as an industry, let our collective voices ...Cuba APIS Now Required for BizAv Ops
Please note that this article and the materials available herein are for informational purposes only and not for the purpose ...Bizav Ops to the 2015 Mexico Formula One Grand Prix
After an absence of 23 years, the Formula One Grand Prix is returning to Mexico City’s Autodromo Hermanos Rodriguez race ...UPDATE: Cuban Ops – What BizAv Operators Need to Know
Effective July 22, 2015, a final rule issued by the Department of Commerce Bureau of Industry and Security (BIS) removed ...North Atlantic Ops – Trial Implementation of Reduced Lateral Separation Minimum
Evolution in aircraft avionics and air traffic flight data processing has driven an initiative to reduce current lateral separation minima ...SENEAM Fees for Travel to or over Mexico – Part 2: Dealing with a SENEAM ...
When applying for a Mexican permit, you will not be notified of any outstanding Servicios a la Navegacion en el ...SENEAM Fees for Travel to or over Mexico – Part 1: Calculating Fees & Managing ...
Servicios a la Navegacion en el Espacio Aereo Mexicano (SENEAM) fees are incurred when operating within Mexican airspace and when ...FAA’s Data Comm Program: Overview and Effects for Operators
The Federal Aviation Administration’s (FAA’s) Data Comm program will change how operators receive flight plans and, to a certain extent, ...UPDATE: CIQ Services Now Available at Van Nuys (KVNY)
After a hiatus of almost 14 years, Customs, Immigration, and Quarantine (CIQ) services have been reinstated at Van Nuys (KVNY). ...UPDATE: Business Aviation Operations and Cuba – Part 2: General Aviation Considerations
The starting point, when planning a trip to Cuba by a U.S. operator, is to determine the purpose of the ...UPDATE: Business Aviation Operations and Cuba – Part 1: U.S. Sanction Considerations
The recent January 2015 regulatory changes in the U.S. – Cuba relations will no doubt encourage future business and investment ...Top Considerations for Business Jet Operations to Honolulu
Honolulu (PHNL) is a business aviation-friendly location with 24-hour operations, full services, and credit. As with any landing rights airport, ...Top Considerations for PHKO – Part 2: CIQ
Generally speaking, Customs, Immigration, and Quarantine (CIQ) procedures at Kona Int.’l (PHKO) are fairly routine for business aircraft operations, and ...Top Considerations for PHKO – Part 1: Airport Ops
Kona Int.’l (PHKO) is a popular airport for business aircraft operators as both a final destination and a tech stop. ...Business Aircraft Operations to Los Cabos after Hurricane Odile
On September 14, Hurricane Odile made landfall in Los Cabos, Mexico, causing significant damage throughout Mexico’s Baja California peninsula. Authorities ...ESTA and VWP for Business Aircraft Travel to the U.S.: Tips and Best Practice
Avoiding the need for passengers to obtain visas for travel to the U.S. when possible is a significant benefit for ...UPDATE: Aruba Pre-Clearance – Now a Reality for General Aviation
In mid-March 2014, preclearance of General Aviation (GA) began at Aruba (TNCA). This will be the second location worldwide with ...Tips for Planning Your First Mission to Mexico & Central America
For business aircraft operators planning their first trip to Mexico or Central America, preplanning is key. While these are relatively ...Large Aircraft Operations in North and Latin America: Part 2 – Planning Details
With sufficient and effective pre-planning, large aircraft operations can be accomplished to most destinations worldwide without significant issues. Be sure ...Large Aircraft Operations in North and Latin America: Part 1 – Top Considerations
Large aircraft operations can present unique requirements and challenges in terms of trip pre-planning and day-of-operation considerations. To address these ...
