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Aircraft Icing and How It Affects Your Flight
It’s extremely important that pilots understand the dangers of aircraft icing. Even if an airplane is equipped and certified to ... -
How GNSS Augmentation Impacts Business Aircraft Operators
Global Navigation Satellite System (GNSS) augmentation comes in different forms but has the same objective: to improve the GNSS system’s ... -
Venezuela Flight Planning Changes – What you need to know
The flight plan process requirements in Venezuela have recently changed. In addition to navigating the new documentation requirements, you’ll also ... -
Business Aviation Trip Planning: Barbados
Barbados is an accommodating destination for business aviation. Full-service fixed base operators (FBOs) are available 24 hours, aircraft parking is ... -
Aircraft Noise Restrictions – What You Need to Know
Operators of Stage 2 aircraft are restricted, or forbidden, from operating to certain airports in many different regions. Restrictions may ... -
Risks Volcanic Activity and Ash Clouds Have on Business Aviation – Part 2: Avoiding Potential ...
Whenever operating a business aircraft to areas prone to volcanic activity, being aware of the risks and how to deal ... -
Business Aviation Trip Planning: Dubai, UAE
For business aircraft operators, Dubai (OMDB) is always a popular corporate destination, but one that can be very congested at ... -
Bringing Hunting Weapons Onboard a Business Aircraft – What You Should Know
There are many options available in terms of transporting hunting and personal protection weapons onboard your business aircraft; however, there ... -
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 ... -
Risks Volcanic Activity and Ash Clouds Have on Business Aviation – Part 1: Determining Risks
While it's relatively rare for volcanic activity to impact routine global aviation activity, there are occasional dramatic examples of operational ... -
Tips for Business Aircraft Ops to Europe in the Summer
Operating to popular European destinations during summer months can be challenging, as you’re often dealing with high demand/limited supply situations. ... -
In-Flight Catering Tips: Hors d’Oeuvres – Try Something New
Hors d’oeuvres – or gourmet appetizers – are probably the number-one food item your passengers are going to consume onboard ... -
IS-BAO is Voluntary – an Added Value
In previous articles on aviation safety management, we have alluded to the relationship between Safety Management Systems (SMSs) and 3rd-party ... -
Canada Permit Requirements for Bizav Operators
For business aircraft operators requesting landing or overflight permits for Canada, it’s best to work with a 3rd-party provider. Rules ... -
Avoiding Issues with Sydney International Airport (YSSY) Operational Curfews
Recent advice from the Australian Department of Infrastructure and Transport has highlighted a new interpretation of Sydney (YSSY) curfew regulations ... -
Operating to Spain during Summer Months
For business aircraft operators, flying to the Mediterranean region of Spain during the summer high season is something to look ... -
Operating to Italy during Summer Months – Part 2: Operating Tips
While short-notice ground handling, fuel and service requests can usually be accommodated for business aircraft visiting Italy during the summer ... -
Operating to Italy during Summer Months – Part 1: Regional Considerations
While Italy is a popular destination all season, General Aviation (GA) movements intensify during peak travel periods, especially at Mediterranean-area ... -
Things to Consider when Selecting Tech Stops
For business aircraft operators, a range of considerations must be taken into account when selecting tech stops. Ideally, you’re looking ... -
Things to Consider When Using Generic Flight Plans
While generic flight plans can have a place in the preliminary trip planning process, it’s important to understand their limitations. ... -
Operating to Colombia – Landing Permits, Importation and More
In most cases, business aviation flights to Colombia don’t require landing permits, airport slots or Prior Permissions Required (PPRs) unless ... -
Tips on Visas, Culture and Hotels in Singapore
When traveling to Singapore, it's important to plan ahead for visa and documentation requirements and to be aware of all ...
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