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Christine Vamvakas

Christine Vamvakas

An FAA-Licensed Dispatcher, Christine Vamvakas is an expert in all areas of trip support services, including TSA Waivers, international visa requirements, aircraft fuel ranges, operations in Greece, and charter operations throughout Europe. A native of Greece, Christine is fluent in Greek and has more than a decade's experience working in trip support services with Universal Weather and Aviation, Inc. Having served as Master Trip Owner and Team Lead for Universal's Charter Management Team, Christine has facilitated thousands of international trip legs and uses that experience in her role as Universal's Operations Communications Manager. Christine holds a bachelor of science degree in business management and a master's degree in business administration. Her expert commentary has been included in multiple business aviation publications.

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  • 19
    Jun

    F1 Belgian Grand Prix 2025: Business Aviation Guide

    High-Traffic Events
    By Christine Vamvakas
    PT 4 M minute read
    2067
    The 2025 Belgian Formula 1 Grand Prix runs July 25-27 at the Circuit de Spa-Francorchamps circuit in the Ardennes forest ...
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  • 19
    Nov

    Best 2020 Holiday Travel Destinations for Private Aviation with Minimal COVID Restrictions 

    Archive
    By Christine Vamvakas
    PT 5 M minute read
    4925
    Recently, we’ve seen a trend of operators coming to us for trip support questions without a destination in mind. “Where can I go ...
    Read More
  • 22
    Jul

    Ebola outbreak in Central Africa – Business aviation is watching.

    Ops Update
    By Christine Vamvakas
    PT 3 M minute read
    4733
    Is the Central Africa Ebola outbreak impacting business aviation? What Ebola restrictions are in place for business aviation? What’s the ...
    Read More
  • Business Aviation Planning Tips: India Operations
    12
    Nov

    Business Aviation Planning Tips: India Operations

    Bizav Best Practice
    By Christine Vamvakas
    PT 4 M minute read
    2764
    Operations to India typically go smoothly for well-prepared business aircraft operators who’ve allowed sufficient trip planning lead time. It’s important, ...
    Read More
  • Business Aviation Trip Planning Tips: Brisbane G20 Leaders' Summit
    10
    Nov

    Business Aviation Trip Planning Tips: Brisbane G20 Leaders’ Summit

    Archive
    By Christine Vamvakas
    PT 4 M minute read
    2845
    Brisbane, Australia is host city for the G20 Leaders’ Summit in 2014. The Summit will be held November 15 and ...
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  • Business Aviation Trip Planning Tips: Chinese Formula 1 Grand Prix
    3
    Apr

    Business Aviation Trip Planning Tips: Chinese Formula 1 Grand Prix

    Archive
    By Christine Vamvakas
    PT 4 M minute read
    2826
    The Chinese Formula 1 Grand Prix returns to the Shanghai International Circuit April 18-20, 2014. This popular Grand Prix event ...
    Read More
  • Business Aviation in Africa 101: Planning for Aviation Ground Services
    28
    Nov

    Business Aviation in Africa 101: Planning for Aviation Ground Services

    Bizav Best Practice
    By Christine Vamvakas
    PT 2 M minute read
    2565
    For business aircraft operators, it’s best not to take service, aviation fuel, and ground handling service capabilities for granted when ...
    Read More
  • Business Aviation in Africa 101: Flight Permits, Ground Handling, Visas, and Security
    21
    Nov

    Business Aviation in Africa 101: Flight Permits, Ground Handling, Visas, and Security

    Bizav Best Practice
    By Christine Vamvakas
    PT 3 M minute read
    2902
    For business aircraft operators, Africa can be a permit-intensive operating environment, with specific documentation requirements and longer-than-average permit lead times. ...
    Read More
  • Business Aviation Trip Planning into South Korea: 2013 Korean Formula 1 Grand Prix
    9
    Sep

    Business Aviation Trip Planning into South Korea: 2013 Korean Formula 1 Grand Prix

    Archive
    By Christine Vamvakas
    PT 4 M minute read
    2593
    The 2013 Korean Formula 1 Grand Prix runs October 4-6 at the Yeongam international circuit. The race circuit was completed ...
    Read More
  • Business Aircraft Ops to the UEFA Europa League Final in Amsterdam
    8
    Apr

    Business Aircraft Ops to the UEFA Europa League Final in Amsterdam

    Archive
    By Christine Vamvakas
    PT 3 M minute read
    2328
    The 2013 Union of European Football Associations (UEFA) Europa League Final will be the final match of the 2012-2013 UEFA ...
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  • Aviation Safety
    3
    Oct

    Aviation Safety: SMS Solutions Worksheet

    Bizav Best Practice
    By Christine Vamvakas
    PT < 1 M minute read
    3790
    Aviation Safety Management Systems (SMS) are an ICAO requirement. By not having a verifiable SMS in place, business jet ...
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  • Business Aviation in Paris for Fashion Week
    20
    Aug

    8 Tips for Flying Your Aircraft to Paris for Fashion Week

    Archive
    By Christine Vamvakas
    PT 4 M minute read
    2821
    Paris Fashion Week takes place September 27 – October 5, 2012. This is a period when demand for hotel accommodations, ...
    Read More
  • Flying your business jet to the British Grand Prix
    25
    Jun

    7 Tips for Business Jet Operators Flying to the British Grand Prix

    Archive, High-Traffic Events
    By Christine Vamvakas
    PT 3 M minute read
    2621
    The 2012 Formula 1 Santander British Grand Prix takes place at Silverstone, which is about 90 minutes northwest of London, ...
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