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Shannon, Ireland 2025 U.S. Pre-Clearance to the U.S.: Business Aviation Guide
Pre-clearance services at Shannon, Ireland (EINN) have been steadily enhanced over the years. With time involved to pre-clear now significantly ... -
2023 Genoa International Boat Show: Business Aviation Planning Guide
Salone Nautico Internazionale di Genova (Genoa International Boat Show) is one of the world’s premier boat shows and will be ... -
[VIDEO] Global Ops Update September 2022
Watch a recording of our monthly COVID ops webinar meetup for international business aviation operators, recorded on Sept. 22, 2022. -
Bahamas Delays Click2Clear Customs Program Rollout for Private/Charter Aircraft Operators
The Bahamas announced it has extended its Click2Clear online Customs clearance system (inbound and outbound) to pleasure/charter aircraft. -
Pre-clearance at Shannon Airport a great option when U.S. reopens to foreigners Nov. 8, 2021
Following the recent announcement that the U.S will re-open on November 8th for passengers travelling there from the UK and ... -
APIS, TSA and DOT Authorization Info for Non-U.S. Registered Business Aircraft
It’s important to keep in mind that filing APIS does not negate the requirement to notify customs of your arrival. ... -
Operating to Japan – Part 2: Permits, Slots & CIQ
For most private non-revenue operations to Japan there's no requirement for either overflight or landing permits. However, obtaining preferred airport ... -
Operating to Koror (PTRO) – Part 2 of 2: CIQ, Slots & Permits
Airport slots, and securing hotel accommodations are among the larger challenges when planning general aviation (GA) operations to Koror (PTRO). ... -
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. ... -
U.S. Customs & e-APIS for Private Non-Revenue Made Easy: Part 1 – Setting up CIQ ...
Don't assume that because you've filed eAPIS, that U.S. Customs need not be notified of your international arrival. All operators ... -
Top Destinations for Brazil – Part 2: Parking, CIQ and Services
At many airports in Brazil it can be difficult obtaining aircraft parking and, in some cases, you may need to ... -
Bizav Ops to Mexican Resort Destinations – Part 3: Passports, Visas & CIQ
For U.S. and many other nationals access to Mexico is straight-forward and easy. However, there are considerations to be ... -
International Tech Stops – Part 1: Clearance and Landing Considerations
Procedures and requirements for clearing customs, immigration, and quarantine (CIQ) on international tech stops vary across the world. While some ... -
Operating to RPLL – Part 2: Permits, Slots & CIQ
For operations to Manila (RPLL) there are a number of important airport slot and permit issues to be aware of, ... -
Master Crew Lists – Information, Requirements & Tips
A Master Crew List (MCL) is a list the Transportation Safety Administration (TSA) mandates every charter (non-scheduled commercial) operator have ... -
Traveling to Leuchars Airport: Changes for GA Ops
If you’re flying to St Andrews for golf, Leuchars (EGQL) is the closest and preferred general aviation (GA) airport. St ... -
Permissions for Non-U.S. Charter Flights to the U.S. – Part 2: Additional Considerations
There are only rare cases where the Department of Transportation (DOT) actually notifies operators on required permissions and procedures for ... -
Permissions for Non-U.S. Charter Flights to the U.S. – Part 1: General Requirements
When operating charters (non-schedued commercial) to/from the U.S., with non-U.S. registered aircraft, there are many considerations to be mindful of. ... -
Business Aircraft Ops to Chile: CIQ Clearance
Customs, immigration, and quarantine (CIQ) clearance in Chile either takes place within a fixed-base operator (FBO) or at a main ... -
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 Panama – Part 2: Permits & CIQ
For a permit and documentation perspective Panama is an easy and friendly operating environment. Landing permits can usually be processed ...
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