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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, ... -
Business Aircraft Ops to Ethiopia: Permits, Slots & PPRs
Ethiopian landing and overflight permits are straightforward but will not be processed without full and complete information and operating schedules. ... -
Ground Transportation Planning for Business Aviation – Part 2: Secure Transport
In higher threat locales pre-paid private ground transport is suggested, and security trained drivers should be considered. Best practice is ... -
Ground Transportation Planning for Business Aviation – Part 1: Options to Consider
Planning for local ground transportation arrangements can be a critical consideration for many business aviation missions. As there are various ... -
Trip Planning Tips: Diplomatic Flights – Part 2: Operational Details
While diplomatic flights enjoy certain benefits, including the opportunity for shorter notice permits, express customs, immigration, and quarantine (CIQ) clearance, ... -
Trip Planning Tips: Diplomatic Flights – Part 1: Tips & Considerations
Permit, flight planning, and handling considerations for diplomatic flights differ from conventional private non-revenue and charter (non-scheduled commercial) operations. The ... -
Business Aircraft Ops to India: Flight Planning
Flight planning requirements for India depend on where you’re flying to and whether your destination is a civilian or military ... -
UK Value Added Tax (VAT): Ground Handling Charge Exemptions
When business operators fly to the UK, there are opportunities to exempt Value-Added Tax (VAT) charges upfront. This can represent ... -
Update: Temporary Importation of Aircraft into the EU – New Developments
Following changes to the 2011 permanent aircraft importation rules, when the UK was brought into line with other European Union ... -
Security Threat Assessments for Business Aviation – Part 2: Categories of Assessments
There are various types of security assessments available for business aircraft operators. These range from basic country assessments to highly ... -
Security Threat Assessments for Business Aviation – Part 1: General Tips
We all understand the value of security awareness and the need to try to avoid potential security issues. There are, ... -
Flight Route Planning Pitfalls: Part 2 – Complexities and Solutions
For business aircraft operators, certain regions of the world are more complex than others in terms of route planning and ... -
Flight Route Planning Pitfalls: Part 1 – What to Watch For
Business aircraft operators experienced in international operations know that routings based solely on great circle route and predicted winds are ... -
Tips for Aviation Schedulers & Dispatchers: Top Trip-Planning Considerations
Within corporate flight departments, schedulers and dispatchers continue to assume more and more responsibility. Route and documentation planning, access to ... -
Business Aircraft Operation to Guam – Tips and Best Practices
Guam, the largest island in Micronesia, is an organized unincorporated territory of the U.S. and one of five U.S. territories ... -
Security Planning for Business Aviation Travel – Part 2: Vetting and Arranging for Security
There’s no standard for airport security within the international operating arena. Each airport differs in terms of security infrastructure and ... -
Security Planning for Business Aviation Travel – Part 1: Pre-Planning
To reduce risk and improve the success of your international trips, it is recommended for business aircraft operators to order ... -
International Holiday Periods and Business Aviation Trip Planning
Holiday periods are an important consideration in planning any general aviation flight. While some holidays are familiar to much of ... -
UPDATE: Border Overflight Exemptions – Positive Impacts from Recent Changes
As of June 17, 2013, significant changes for the better were implemented to Customs and Border Protection’s (CBP’s) Border Overflight ... -
Best Practice for EU-based Business Aircraft Operators Conducting International Trips
For EU-based business aircraft operators flying worldwide, there are best practices to follow to ensure trips are conducted as smoothly ... -
FAA Regulatory Changes for Part 135, 91K and 121 Weather Services
Regulatory changes are impacting operator options in terms of obtaining weather data and forecasts – at least in the realm ... -
Breaking News: CBP Changes BOE Process – Effective June 17, 2013
US Customs and Border Protection (CBP) has announced changes to its Southern Border Overflight Exemption (BOE) process which go into ...
