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Shannon, Ireland 2026 U.S. Pre-Clearance to the U.S.: Business Aviation Guide
Pre-clearance services at Shannon, Ireland (EINN) have been steadily enhanced over the years. With time involved to pre-clear now significantly ... -
ADS-B UPDATE 2025
The following is an overview of what ADS-B is, which countries already require ADS-B, and those who have upcoming mandates: -
U.S. CBP Reimbursable Services Program (RSP) for Business Aviation is a Must Have for Enhancing ...
RSP allows CBP to provide additional inspection services upon the request of approved RSP partners at times when otherwise these ... -
Data Privacy & Business Aviation – What you need to know.
On May 25, 2018, the European Union’s General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) went into effect. This complex and far reaching ... -
U.S. CBP Provides Clarification on Permit to Proceed (P2P) Requirements
After a cross-departmental review, CBP determined Permit-to-Proceed (P2P) regulations do not apply broadly to passenger operations as has been practice, ... -
U.S. APIS Transmission Update – new contact tracing info requirements for pax & crew
Effective March 4, 2021, GA passengers and crew are required to provide additional details in their United States APIS submissions, ... -
Identifying regulatory gaps to optimize your flight department’s operational flexibility
There is growing optimism that based on vaccine rollouts and new vaccine passport programs, business aviation activity may begin to ... -
Why U.S. citizens should enroll in the Smart Traveler Enrollment Program (STEP) before international travel
Enrolling in the U.S. State Department Smart Traveler Enrollment Program (STEP) when traveling abroad is an excellent tool and should ... -
APIS, TSA and DOT Authorization Info for Non-U.S. Registered Business Aircraft
It’s important to keep in mind that filing APIS does not negate the requirement to notify customs of your arrival. ... -
Ops Update: New Random Ramp Checks in Mexico – What you need to know
As part of a crackdown on illegal charter flights in Mexico from N-Registerd Part 91 operators, AFAC has implemented random ... -
U.S. Customs & e-APIS for Private Non-Revenue Made Easy: Part 3 – eAPIS Considerations
eAPIS requirements for Part 91 (private non-revenue) GA differ from APIS mandates applicable to Part 135 (non-scheduled commercial) and Part ... -
U.S. Customs & e-APIS for Private Non-Revenue Made Easy: Part 2 – Visas, ESTAs and ...
Issues continue to occur, from time to time, with general aviation (GA) passengers arriving without visas or with incorrect visas. ... -
U.S. Customs & e-APIS for Private Non-Revenue Made Easy: Part 1 – Setting up CIQ ...
Don't assume that because you've filed eAPIS, that U.S. Customs need not be notified of your international arrival. All operators ... -
Master Crew Lists – Information, Requirements & Tips
A Master Crew List (MCL) is a list the Transportation Safety Administration (TSA) mandates every charter (non-scheduled commercial) operator have ... -
Tips for Selecting a Business Aviation Tech Stop – Part 2: Permits, Airport Slots & ...
When planning international tech stops issues such as permits, airport slots, prior permissions required (PPRs), visa requirements and customs, immigration, ... -
Tips for Selecting a Business Aviation Tech Stop – Part 1: Key Considerations
Choosing the best tech stops for your long-haul international trip is always an important planning item. Considerations include route of ... -
U.S. Cabotage Restrictions – non-U.S. Business Aircraft Considerations
Cabotage restrictions have an impact on operations of non-U.S. registered business aircraft within the U.S. These rules and limitations, however, ... -
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. ... -
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 ... -
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 ... -
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, ...
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