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Tag: europe

  • 12
    Apr

    Luton Airport Imposes Aircraft Noise Restrictions that Impacts Business Aviation

    Ops Update
    By Sean Raftery
    4593
    London is a popular destination for general aviation operators, and there are many airports in the region to pick from. ...
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  • 20
    Nov

    Understanding Food Terminology – Differences between the United Kingdom and the United States

    Bizav Best Practice
    By Tom Hayes
    3743
    It’s important to be very specific when ordering catering. Be mindful that any part of a catering order can be ...
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  • 30
    Oct

    EU Regulatory Update: Passport Expiration Dates, Part 2 – Key Considerations

    Regulatory Compliance
    By Stefano Bruno
    2699
    If your passport is about to expire, or will expire within 90 days of your intended departure from the EU, ...
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  • 23
    Oct

    EU Regulatory Update: Passport Expiration Dates, Part 1 – Rule Changes

    Bizav Best Practice
    By Stefano Bruno
    2826
    Beginning June 26, 2013 a regulatory amendment was put into effect by the European Parliament for European Union (EU) border ...
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  • 11
    Oct

    European Region Flight Planning Tips

    Bizav Best Practice
    By Universal
    5290
    Network Manager (NM), or Network Management Operations Centre (NMOC) – previously known as the Central Flow Management Unit (CFMU)-- ...
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  • 20
    Sep

    Traveling to Leuchars Airport: Changes for GA Ops

    Bizav Best Practice
    By Jason Hayward
    4407
    If you’re flying to St Andrews for golf, Leuchars (EGQL) is the closest and preferred general aviation (GA) airport. St ...
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  • 20
    Jun

    BizAv Trip Planning: G20 Summit in Hamburg: Airports, Alternates, Parking & Special Considerations

    Archive
    By Matthias Dlugosch [Guest Author]
    3295
    The G20 Summit takes place July 7-8, hosted in Hamburg as the culmination of the German G20 presidency. A large ...
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  • Technical Stops for Business Aviation
    22
    Feb

    Tips for Selecting a Business Aviation Tech Stop – Part 2: Permits, Airport Slots & ...

    Bizav Best Practice
    By Greg Linton
    3892
    When planning international tech stops issues such as permits, airport slots, prior permissions required (PPRs), visa requirements and customs, immigration, ...
    Read More
  • Tips for Selecting a Business Aviation Tech Stop – Part 1: Key Considerations
    15
    Feb

    Tips for Selecting a Business Aviation Tech Stop – Part 1: Key Considerations

    Bizav Best Practice
    By Greg Linton
    4685
    Choosing the best tech stops for your long-haul international trip is always an important planning item. Considerations include route of ...
    Read More
  • Using Santa Maria (LPAZ) as a GA Tech Stop: Part 2 – Documentation and Permits
    25
    Jan

    Using Santa Maria (LPAZ) as a GA Tech Stop: Part 2 – Documentation and Permits

    Bizav Best Practice
    By Alexandra Ferullo
    2756
    While there are not many documentation or permit considerations to plan for on a Santa Maria (LPAZ) stop, it’s important ...
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  • Using Santa Maria (LPAZ) as a GA Tech Stop: Part 1 – Airport and Local Area
    18
    Jan

    Using Santa Maria (LPAZ) as a GA Tech Stop: Part 1 – Airport and Local ...

    Bizav Best Practice
    By Alexandra Ferullo
    4110
    Located in the Portuguese territory of the Azores, between the U.S. and Africa, Santa Maria (LPAZ) is a great tech ...
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  • Finland Now Requires APIS Submissions for GA
    9
    Nov

    Finland Now Requires APIS Submissions for GA

    Bizav Best Practice
    By Luis Nambo
    2992
    On April 29, 2004, Finland put advance passenger information system (APIS) filing requirements into place for scheduled commercial carriers, as ...
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  • Business Aviation Planning Tips: Stockholm, Sweden
    5
    Oct

    Business Aviation Planning Tips: Stockholm, Sweden

    Destination Guides, Sweden
    By Jeff Kelley
    3639
    General aviation (GA) operating flexibility to Stockholm is good – with plenty of aircraft parking, full support services and straight-forward ...
    Read More
  • How to Overcome Airports with Slot Issues: Part 3 – 7 Popular Airports with Challenging Slots
    20
    Jun

    How to Overcome Airports with Slot Issues: Part 3 – 7 Popular Airports with Challenging ...

    Bizav Best Practice
    By Katherine Scheer-Perry
    2932
    Here and there around the world you’ll encounter airport slot situations more challenging than the average. These are typically very ...
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  • How to Overcome Airports with Slot Issues: Part 2 – Slot Challenges
    6
    Jun

    How to Overcome Airports with Slot Issues: Part 2 – Slot Challenges

    Bizav Best Practice
    By Katherine Scheer-Perry
    3855
    Some airports are more challenging than others in terms of obtaining/revising airport slots. Certain locations confirm slot requests well prior ...
    Read More
  • How to Overcome Airports with Slot Issues: Part 1 – Slot Basics and Tips
    30
    May

    How to Overcome Airports with Slot Issues: Part 1 – Slot Basics and Tips

    Bizav Best Practice
    By Katherine Scheer-Perry
    4048
    More and more airports are requiring slots due to congestion issues, and these slot requirements differ depending upon the airport ...
    Read More
  • Document Intensive Charter Destinations for Business Aviation: Part 2 - European Region
    9
    Feb

    Document Intensive Charter Destinations for Business Aviation: Part 2 – European Region

    Bizav Best Practice
    By Larry Williams
    3586
    Europe is an operating environment where charter aircraft operators typically require permits, but private operators generally do not. This can ...
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  • Business Aircraft Ops to the Azores: Part 2 of 2 – Permits, PPRs, Slots, and CIQ
    1
    Feb

    Business Aircraft Ops to the Azores: Part 2 of 2 – Permits, PPRs, Slots, and ...

    Bizav Best Practice
    By Randi Hudson
    3182
    When planning business aircraft operations to the Azores, an autonomous region of Portugal, always ensure that proper lead times are ...
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  • Business Aircraft Ops to the Azores: Part 1 of 2 – Airports and Services
    25
    Jan

    Business Aircraft Ops to the Azores: Part 1 of 2 – Airports and Services

    Bizav Best Practice
    By Randi Hudson
    4712
    The Azores, an autonomous region of Portugal, consists of nine volcanic islands situated in the North Atlantic about 850 miles ...
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  • BizAv Tips: Business Aircraft Operations to (or over) Cyprus
    20
    Jan

    BizAv Tips: Business Aircraft Operations to (or over) Cyprus

    Bizav Best Practice
    By Mark Hudson
    3759
    When overflying Cyprus – or landing for destination/ tech stop purposes – there are several operating considerations to be mindful ...
    Read More
  • Aircraft Parking Complexities – Challenging Locations
    25
    Nov

    Aircraft Parking Complexities – Challenging Locations

    Bizav Best Practice
    By Shawn Leavell
    5187
    Certain airports around the world are known for their aircraft parking issues – either in terms of year round general ...
    Read More
  • UK Value Added Tax (VAT): Ground Handling Charge Exemptions
    21
    Oct

    UK Value Added Tax (VAT): Ground Handling Charge Exemptions

    Regulatory Compliance
    By Universal
    4617
    When business operators fly to the UK, there are opportunities to exempt Value-Added Tax (VAT) charges upfront. This can represent ...
    Read More
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