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  • UPDATE: Procedural Changes for Customs at Sao Paulo (SBGR) – Part 1: New Requirements
    15
    Jun

    UPDATE: Procedural Changes for Customs at Sao Paulo (SBGR) – Part 1: New Requirements

    Regulatory Compliance
    By Marcia Taue
    3163
    There have been recent customs clearance procedural changes implemented at Sao Paulo Guarulhos (SBGR). These changes impact General Aviation (GA) ...
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  • 6 Tips for Planning Aircraft Operations to Remote Locations
    8
    Jun

    6 Tips for Planning Aircraft Operations to Remote Locations

    Bizav Best Practice
    By Eric Stanley
    3655
    When operating a business aircraft to remote locations, begin your trip planning as far in advance as possible, talk with ...
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  • Business Aircraft Operations to Aruba: Airport Ops
    4
    Jun

    Business Aircraft Operations to Aruba: Airport Ops

    Bizav Best Practice
    By Claudio Stamper
    4008
    Be aware of airport hours and document requirements when operating to Aruba (TNCA). There will be times during the high ...
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  • Private Jet Ops to the U.S.: Part 2 – Procedural Considerations
    1
    Jun

    Private Jet Ops to the U.S.: Part 2 – Procedural Considerations

    Bizav Best Practice
    By Greg Linton
    3080
    When conducting operations to the U.S. in a non-U.S.-registered business aircraft, it’s always important to consider any local restrictions and/or ...
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  • Operating to Panama – Part 3: CIQ Clearance and Security
    28
    May

    Operating to Panama – Part 3: CIQ Clearance and Security

    Bizav Best Practice
    By Justin Murray
    2840
    Clearing Customs, Immigration, and Quarantine (CIQ) in Panama is a fairly simple and straightforward procedure for business aircraft crew members ...
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  • Business Aircraft Ops to Singapore via Seletar: Part 1 – Airport Considerations
    27
    May

    Business Aircraft Ops to Singapore via Seletar: Part 1 – Airport Considerations

    Bizav Best Practice
    By Yvonne Chan
    3488
    There are two airport options for Singapore, and each has its pros and cons. For many General Aviation (GA) operators, ...
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  • 11
    May

    Private Jet Ops to the U.S.: Part 1 – Documentation Requirements

    Bizav Best Practice
    By Greg Linton
    7400
    A number of documentation and procedural requirements are essential to keep in mind when operating a business aircraft to the ...
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  • Hong Kong Aircraft Parking Update: Part 3 – Airport Operations, Alternates, and CIQ
    15
    Apr

    Hong Kong Aircraft Parking Update: Part 3 – Airport Operations, Alternates, and CIQ

    Bizav Best Practice
    By Edmond Yuen
    3464
    While business aircraft operators traveling to Hong Kong (VHHH) will face overnight parking denials from time to time, there are ...
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  • Top Considerations for Business Jet Operations to Honolulu
    12
    Feb

    Top Considerations for Business Jet Operations to Honolulu

    Bizav Best Practice
    By Staci Rodriguez
    3528
    Honolulu (PHNL) is a business aviation-friendly location with 24-hour operations, full services, and credit. As with any landing rights airport, ...
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  • Business Aircraft Operations to the Galapagos Islands – Part 1: Airport Options
    10
    Feb

    Business Aircraft Operations to the Galapagos Islands – Part 1: Airport Options

    Bizav Best Practice
    By Universal
    4632
    The Galapagos Islands, a group of 19 islands some 620 miles west of the South American continent, are a remote ...
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  • Business Aircraft Ops to Australia: Part 2 – TSP, ADS-B, and Other Operating Considerations
    9
    Feb

    Business Aircraft Ops to Australia: Part 2 – TSP, ADS-B, and Other Operating Considerations

    Bizav Best Practice
    By Universal
    3003
    Australia has some unique operating requirements and considerations to be mindful of. Particularly for first-time business aviation charter (non-scheduled commercial) ...
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  • Business Aircraft Ops to Australia: Part 1 – Top Airport Options
    2
    Feb

    Business Aircraft Ops to Australia: Part 1 – Top Airport Options

    Bizav Best Practice
    By Universal
    4605
    With the peak travel season in Australia now underway, it’s a good time for us to review planning considerations for ...
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  • Business Aircraft Operations to Glasgow (EGPF): Part 2 – CIQ & Local Area
    5
    Jan

    Business Aircraft Operations to Glasgow (EGPF): Part 2 – CIQ & Local Area

    Bizav Best Practice
    By Stephen Bober
    3527
    Customs, Immigration, and Quarantine (CIQ) pre-clearance is not available for international business aircraft operations to Glasgow (EGPF). In most cases ...
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  • Business Aircraft Ops to the French Riviera via Le Castellet: Part 2 – Operating Considerations
    9
    Dec

    Business Aircraft Ops to the French Riviera via Le Castellet: Part 2 – Operating Considerations

    Bizav Best Practice
    By Isabelle Grazon
    2872
    Le Castellet (LFMQ) is a user-friendly airfield and a popular alternate parking choice for nearby French Riviera locations. While there ...
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  • Business Aircraft Operations in the UK: Ground Handling
    20
    Nov

    Business Aircraft Operations in the UK: Ground Handling

    Bizav Best Practice
    By Jason Hayward
    4012
    The UK is a common destination for business aviation operations. While UK ground handling services are of a high standard, ...
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  • 5
    Nov

    ESTA and VWP for Business Aircraft Travel to the U.S.: Tips and Best Practice

    Regulatory Compliance
    By Saad Farid
    7628
    Avoiding the need for passengers to obtain visas for travel to the U.S. when possible is a significant benefit for ...
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  • Business Aviation in Vietnam – Part 2: CIQ, Documentation, and Ground Services
    4
    Nov

    Business Aviation in Vietnam – Part 2: CIQ, Documentation, and Ground Services

    Bizav Best Practice
    By Edmond Yuen
    3062
    For business aircraft operators with missions to Vietnam, it’s important to coordinate visa and Customs, Immigration, and Quarantine (CIQ) arrangements ...
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  • Business Aircraft Operation to Fiji – Basic Information for Operators
    22
    Oct

    Business Aircraft Operation to Fiji – Basic Information for Operators

    Bizav Best Practice
    By Cody Coe
    3368
    With advance preparation business aircraft operations to Fiji tend to go very smoothly. It’s important, however, to be very clear ...
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  • business-aviation-ops-to-st-petersburg-part-1-airport-and-ciq
    18
    Sep

    Business Aviation Ops to St. Petersburg: Part 1 – Airport and CIQ

    Bizav Best Practice
    By Abel Perez
    3152
    St. Petersburg (ULLI) is the only airport available for business aviation operations to St. Petersburg. While this is not a ...
    Read More
  • Business Aviation in Venezuela Series: Customs, Immigration, and Quarantine
    7
    Aug

    Business Aviation in Venezuela Series: Customs, Immigration, and Quarantine

    Bizav Best Practice
    By Walter Lindo
    3425
    Customs, Immigration, and Quarantine (CIQ) procedures are relatively quick and trouble-free in Venezuela. For best results, however, there is no ...
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  • Business Aviation in Venezuela Series: Ground Handling
    17
    Jul

    Business Aviation in Venezuela Series: Ground Handling

    Bizav Best Practice
    By Walter Lindo
    3361
    With permits no longer required for most stays of up to 72 hours in Venezuela, traffic to Caracas (SVMI) and ...
    Read More
  • Business Aviation Trip Planning: The Bahamas
    14
    Jul

    Business Aviation Trip Planning: The Bahamas

    Bizav Best Practice
    By Jessica McLane
    3092
    While the Bahamas is a welcoming environment for business aviation, be aware that support services may be lacking at secondary ...
    Read More
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