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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. ... -
Security Tips – Higher Threat Locations – Part 2: Local Crime and Kidnap Scenarios
When traveling with a private aircraft there’s a perception of wealth and there are people who see this as an ... -
Security Tips for Higher Threat Locations – Part 1: Risk Mitigation
There are security risks to consider at all international destinations but some locations have higher threat levels than others. While ... -
European Region Flight Planning Tips
Network Manager (NM), or Network Management Operations Centre (NMOC) – previously known as the Central Flow Management Unit (CFMU)-- ... -
African Air Show 2017 in Accra – Operator Tips
West Africa’s top aerospace and aviation exhibition -- African Air Show 2017 -- takes place October 24-26 at Accra (DGAA). ... -
Security Precautions for Cabo San Lucas, Mexico
The resort towns of Cabo San Lucas (MMSL) and San Jose del Cabo (MMSD), both located in the Mexican state ... -
Business Aircraft Ops to Chile: Flight Planning and Weather
While flight plan filing for Chile is fairly straightforward, there are some requirements and regulatory nuances business aircraft operators need ... -
Executive Security in Business Aviation: Part 3 – Weapons Considerations
Unfortunately, it’s not practical to hire executive protection type-licensed to carry and use weapons at all worldwide locations. In order ... -
Business Aircraft Ops to Chile: Fuel & Security
While Chile offers competitive fuel options at most larger airports, and general aviation (GA) uplifts are normally on time, be ... -
Executive Security in Business Aviation: Part 2 – Security Specifics
It’s always important to consider security risks at planned destinations and, when needed, to obtain advance intelligence briefs and organize ... -
Executive Security in Business Aviation: Part 1 – General Considerations
Executive security – personal protection for passengers and crew – is often required depending on the type of flight operation ... -
Business Aircraft Ops to Chile: Ground Handling & Additional Services
Chile stretches almost 2700 miles in length, between the Andes and the Pacific Ocean, and is one of the most ... -
Business Aircraft Ops to Nairobi, Kenya – Part 3: CIQ, Security and Local Area
General aviation (GA) operations at Nairobi (HKJK) are not given priority over scheduled commercial traffic in terms of customs, immigration, ... -
Business Aircraft Ops to Nairobi, Kenya – Part 2: Permits & Slots
Airport slot requirements for Nairobi (HKJK) went into effect in April 2015, due to increased traffic at this busy airport. ... -
Business Aircraft Ops to Nairobi, Kenya – Part 1: Airports and Services
Nairobi is the capital and largest city in the Republic of Kenya. A cosmopolitan and multi-cultural city, Nairobi is one ... -
Assessing Airport and Aircraft Security – Part 2: Aircraft Security Options
Always check with your trip support and/or security provider on current security/threat status at all planned destinations and tech stops. ... -
Assessing Airport and Aircraft Security – Part 1: Top Considerations
Airport and aircraft security must always be top of mind, particularly when traveling to unfamiliar airport locations. Depending on the ... -
Business Aircraft Ops to the Dominican Republic – Part 2: Permits, Slots & CIQ
From the permit perspective operations to the Dominican Republic are straightforward and not onerous. However, there are additional steps and ... -
Business Aircraft Ops to the Dominican Republic – Part 1: Airports, Parking & Ground Handling
The Dominican Republic occupies the eastern two thirds of the island of Hispaniola. The second largest Caribbean nation after Cuba, ... -
Hotel Security for Business Aviation Travel – Part 3: Security Briefs
In most cases you won’t find much information on specific hotel security/safety issues online – unless the hotel has had ... -
Hotel Security for Business Aviation Travel – Part 2: Room Considerations & Tips
A hotel room is not just a hotel room. Your safety and security at international hotel locations will be impacted ...
