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Tag: security

  • 30
    Jul

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

    Bizav Best Practice
    By Hiroshi Higashiyama
    4869
    Ground handling services in Japan are known for their reliability, quality and high level of customer care. Still, we recommend ...
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  • 25
    Apr

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

    Bizav Best Practice
    By Joseph Fleming
    3482
    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
    7209
    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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  • 25
    Sep

    Security Precautions for Cabo San Lucas, Mexico

    Bizav Best Practice
    By Universal
    8484
    The resort towns of Cabo San Lucas (MMSL) and San Jose del Cabo (MMSD), both located in the Mexican state ...
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  • 16
    Aug

    Business Aircraft Ops to Chile: Additional Operating Considerations

    Bizav Best Practice
    By Mariana Tsymbalista
    4073
    One of the most prosperous countries in South America, Chile is an important and frequent destination for business operators. Rounding ...
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  • 7
    Aug

    Executive Security in Business Aviation: Part 3 – Weapons Considerations

    Bizav Best Practice
    By Universal
    3491
    Unfortunately, it’s not practical to hire executive protection type-licensed to carry and use weapons at all worldwide locations. In order ...
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  • 31
    Jul

    Executive Security in Business Aviation: Part 2 – Security Specifics

    Bizav Best Practice
    By Universal
    3272
    It’s always important to consider security risks at planned destinations and, when needed, to obtain advance intelligence briefs and organize ...
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  • 24
    Jul

    Executive Security in Business Aviation: Part 1 – General Considerations

    Bizav Best Practice
    By Universal
    3277
    Executive security – personal protection for passengers and crew – is often required depending on the type of flight operation ...
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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
    3495
    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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  • Business Aircraft Ops to Nairobi, Kenya – Part 3: CIQ, Security and Local Area
    10
    Apr

    Business Aircraft Ops to Nairobi, Kenya – Part 3: CIQ, Security and Local Area

    Bizav Best Practice
    By Universal
    3200
    General aviation (GA) operations at Nairobi (HKJK) are not given priority over scheduled commercial traffic in terms of customs, immigration, ...
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  • Assessing Airport and Aircraft Security – Part 2: Aircraft Security Options
    8
    Mar

    Assessing Airport and Aircraft Security – Part 2: Aircraft Security Options

    Bizav Best Practice
    By Universal
    3597
    Always check with your trip support and/or security provider on current security/threat status at all planned destinations and tech stops. ...
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  • Assessing Airport and Aircraft Security – Part 1: Top Considerations
    1
    Mar

    Assessing Airport and Aircraft Security – Part 1: Top Considerations

    Bizav Best Practice
    By Universal
    2986
    Airport and aircraft security must always be top of mind, particularly when traveling to unfamiliar airport locations. Depending on the ...
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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
    4098
    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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  • Hotel Security for Business Aviation Travel – Part 3: Security Briefs
    19
    Dec

    Hotel Security for Business Aviation Travel – Part 3: Security Briefs

    Bizav Best Practice
    By Universal
    2964
    In most cases you won’t find much information on specific hotel security/safety issues online – unless the hotel has had ...
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  • 5
    Dec

    Hotel Security for Business Aviation Travel – Part 2: Room Considerations & Tips

    Bizav Best Practice
    By Universal
    3337
    A hotel room is not just a hotel room. Your safety and security at international hotel locations will be impacted ...
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  • Hotel Security for Business Aviation Travel – Part 1: General Considerations
    28
    Nov

    Hotel Security for Business Aviation Travel – Part 1: General Considerations

    Bizav Best Practice
    By Universal
    3266
    Your greatest security risks on international travel, and even on domestic operations, are generally off-airport. Corporate crews routinely stay in ...
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  • Transiting Malaysia: Part 1 – Airports & Local Area
    21
    Sep

    Transiting Malaysia: Part 1 – Airports & Local Area

    Bizav Best Practice
    By Alexandra Ferullo
    2820
    Malaysia is a relatively straight-forward, easy, operating environment with limited documentation requirements. Overflight permits are not necessary for most operations, ...
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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
    4126
    General aviation (GA) operators travel to Colombia for both business and leisure, and traffic to this region remains steady. While ...
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  • 19
    May

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

    Bizav Best Practice
    By Universal
    3044
    Fuel uplifts and arrangements for additional support services in Ethiopia usually go smoothly when using a supervisory agent. However, credit ...
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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
    2882
    When operating to Hong Kong (VHHH), the general aviation terminal (GAT) provides complete and full aircraft handling and support services. ...
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  • Bangkok – Which Airport to Pick: Part 1- Landing Options
    2
    Dec

    Bangkok – Which Airport to Pick: Part 1- Landing Options

    Bizav Best Practice
    By Angela Davis
    3958
    Two airports of entry (AOEs) are available to general aviation (GA) in the Bangkok area. Each has particular pros and ...
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  • Business Jet Ops to Kenya: Hotels & Local Area
    24
    Sep

    Business Jet Ops to Kenya: Hotels & Local Area

    Bizav Best Practice
    By Universal
    2598
    When conducting business aircraft ops to Kenya, keep in mind that summer is high season for tourism, and options for ...
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