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10 Important Things to Remember When Flying to the Middle East
Because of recent events in the Middle East and their coverage by the news media, some business aircraft operators are ... -
Customizing Flight Planning Formats for ETP and FIR Boundary Information
Equal time points (ETPs) and flight information region (FIR) boundary information are significant elements on your flight plan and warrant ... -
Intro to Airway Slots in Europe, Eurocontrol, and the NM
For business aircraft operators, managing airport slots and airway slots within Europe is something of an art and a science. ... -
Business Aviation Operations to Iraq – U.S. Sanctioned Country Series
While the broad economic sanctions on Iraq were lifted by the U.S. and most countries in late 2010, the U.S. ... -
Business Aviation Operations to North Korea – U.S. Sanctioned Country Series
Many U.S.-based corporate flight crews have never had the opportunity to experience the beauty of cherry blossoms along the Taedong ... -
Aviation SMS – Idealistic Benefits for 3rd-Party Industry Standards
In our last business aviation blog post on aviation safety management systems (SMS), we discussed the pragmatic benefits of implementing ... -
Tips for Saudi Arabian Landing and Overflight Permit Requests
Obtaining Saudi Arabian landing and overflight permits is a relatively straightforward process for business aircraft, as long as you or ... -
Business Aviation Operations to Iran – U.S. Sanctioned Countries Series
This business aviation blog post is part of a series on business aviation operations in U.S. sanctioned countries. While the ... -
Operating to North and South Sudan – U.S. Sanctioned Countries Series
The recent political changes in Sudan, including the creation of the newly independent country of South Sudan, have had a ... -
Canadian Cabotage and Business Aviation: 6 Things you Need to Know
Cabotage issues are taken seriously in Canada, and unauthorized business aviation aircraft movements may result in substantial penalties. The good ... -
Business Aviation Operations to Myanmar (Burma) – U.S. Sanctioned Countries Series
The country referred to by the United States and several other countries as “Burma” (but officially known as the “Union ... -
Customizing Flight Plans – What Your Flight Department Needs to Know
For business aviation flight departments – particularly those with large groups of pilots with various skills, techniques and knowledge – ... -
SMS: Pragmatic Needs for 3rd-Party Industry Standards
In a previous post, we discussed the perceived need to implement a 3rd-party industry standard (e.g., International Standard for Business ... -
Flying to the Austin Formula 1 Grand Prix
This year’s U.S. Formula 1 Grand Prix will be held November 16th-18th on an all-new, purpose-built track at the Circuit ... -
U.S. Sanctioned Countries Series: Business Aviation Operations to and from Syria
This business aviation blog post is part of a series on operating to U.S. sanctioned countries. Due to the policies ... -
9 Ways Business Aircraft Operators Can Maximize Their Hotel Points Earnings
As a business aircraft operator, you are probably traveling a lot and, when not in the air, spending a good ... -
5 of the World’s Most Popular Tech Stops for Business Aviation
For business aircraft operators, planning reliable tech stops is a key component in orchestrating successful international movements. Some regions of ... -
A Beginner’s Guide to Ordering In-flight Catering in France
In-flight catering can make or break a business aircraft trip from the passenger’s perspective. This is particularly problematic in locations ... -
Aviation Safety: SMS Solutions Worksheet
Aviation Safety Management Systems (SMS) are an ICAO requirement. By not having a verifiable SMS in place, business jet ... -
NOTAMs, NOTAMs and NOTAMs
Reviewing NOTAMs is a key element in trip planning and the day-of-operation orchestration of a business aviation flight. There are ... -
Hotel Considerations for Remote Areas or During Events
Before reading this article, we recommend you first read General Guidelines for Arranging Hotels as Part of a Business Aviation ... -
Navigating Australia’s Local Area and Culture as Part of a Business Aviation Trip
For business aircraft operators, Australia is an excellent and easy-to-navigate destination if your mission brings you here. Australia’s culture is ...
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