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Hotel Security for Business Aviation Travel – Part 1: General Considerations
Your greatest security risks on international travel, and even on domestic operations, are generally off-airport. Corporate crews routinely stay in ... -
APEC 2016 Peru – Taking Place in Lima
Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) Peru 2016, the Economic Leader’s Meeting, runs November 17-19 this year in Lima with the theme ... -
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, ... -
BizJet Planning Tips: B20 & G20 Summits in Hangzhou, China
The first G20 Summit hosted by China takes place in Hangzhou on Sept 4 - 5. Every year, this event ... -
BizAv Security Planning for the 2016 Brazil Game – Part 2: Security Briefs and Executive ...
Effectively mitigating security risks for travel to the 2016 Brazil Summer Games (August 5-September 18) involves recognizing potential risks and ... -
BizAv Security Planning for the 2016 Brazil Summer Games – Part 1: Risk Assessment
Security threat awareness and risk mitigation must be top of mind awareness for general aviation (GA) operators traveling to the ... -
Business Aircraft Ops to Ethiopia: Hotel, Local Area & Weather
Most general aviation (GA) operators who travel to Ethiopia land only at Addis Ababa (HAAB). This location offers adequate crew ... -
Business Aircraft Ops to Ethiopia: Flight Planning
Ethiopia is a generally straight-forward general aviation (GA) operating environment, but with some unique considerations operators must be mindful of. ... -
BizAv Planning Tips: 2016 Austrian Formula One Grand Prix
The 2016 Austrian Formula 1 Grand Prix takes place July 1-3 at the Red Bull Circuit, just outside of Spielberg. ... -
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. ... -
Business Aircraft Ops to Ethiopia: CIQ
Customs, immigration, and quarantine (CIQ) requirements for general aviation (GA) crew are minimal in Ethiopia. Authorities, however, are stringent on ... -
Business Aircraft Ops to Ethiopia: Fuel, Additional Services and Security
Fuel uplifts and arrangements for additional support services in Ethiopia usually go smoothly when using a supervisory agent. However, credit ... -
Business Aircraft Ops to Ethiopia: Ground Handling
With over 90 million inhabitants Ethiopia is the second highest population nation in Africa and the most populous landlocked country ... -
Business Aircraft Ops to Ethiopia: Airports and Services
Most general aviation (GA) operators heading to Ethiopia go to Addis Ababa (HAAB). While it’s fairly rare for operators to ... -
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 – Visa Requirements, Local Area, Hotels and Culture
For flight crew operating to India there’s much to look forward to and enjoy. India is the second most populous ... -
Business Aircraft Ops to India: Additional Flight Planning Considerations & Weather
When planning a business aircraft mission to India, it’s important to be aware of all relevant flight planning requirements for ... -
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 ... -
Business Aircraft Ops to India: Military Airports, Special Requirements & Airport Slots
When operating to military airports in India – and there are several popular joint use civilian/military airfields open to ...
