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Choosing Alternates & ETPs: Part 2 – Top Considerations
While runway length, lighting, airport hours, airport overtime availability and local weather are top priorities when picking alternates and equal ... -
Choosing Alternates & ETPs: Part 1 – Maximizing your Options
Some regions of the world are more challenging than others when pre-planning for airport alternates and equal time points (ETPs). ... -
Business Aviation Operating to Hong Kong: Flight Planning & Weather
When planning business aviation operations to Hong Kong (VHHH), be advised that procedures for filing flight plans differ from many ... -
Business Aircraft Ops to India: Additional Flight Planning Considerations & Weather
When planning a business aircraft mission to India, it’s important to be aware of all relevant flight planning requirements for ... -
Business Aircraft Ops to India: Flight Planning
Flight planning requirements for India depend on where you’re flying to and whether your destination is a civilian or military ... -
12 Ways Your BizAv Trip Can Go Wrong – Part 2
Last week, we discussed six out of 12 critical areas where a bizav trip can go wrong . Many of ... -
Business Jet Ops to Kenya: Flight Planning, Weather & NOTAMs
When conducting bizav ops to Kenya, you don’t need to show documentation to Air Traffic Control (ATC) in order to ... -
North Atlantic Ops – Trial Implementation of Reduced Lateral Separation Minimum
Evolution in aircraft avionics and air traffic flight data processing has driven an initiative to reduce current lateral separation minima ... -
FAA’s Data Comm Program: Overview and Effects for Operators
The Federal Aviation Administration’s (FAA’s) Data Comm program will change how operators receive flight plans and, to a certain extent, ... -
Business Aircraft Operations to Aruba: CIQ Information
When conducting business aircraft operations to Aruba, be aware of flight plan lead times, procedures, and flight plan revision policies. ... -
Successfully Managing North Atlantic Tracks: Part 2 – Flying the Tracks
Applying for and revising North Atlantic Track (NAT) authority is a fairly straightforward and user-friendly process. Once you’re on the ... -
Successfully Managing North Atlantic Tracks: Part 1 – Track Basics
While North Atlantic Tracks (NATs) provide routing efficiencies and save business aircraft operators on Jet A and other operating costs, ... -
Flight Route Planning Pitfalls: Part 2 – Complexities and Solutions
For business aircraft operators, certain regions of the world are more complex than others in terms of route planning and ... -
Flight Route Planning Pitfalls: Part 1 – What to Watch For
Business aircraft operators experienced in international operations know that routings based solely on great circle route and predicted winds are ... -
Incorrect Aircraft Specifications and Flight Planning: Part 2 – Areas to Watch for
Having accurate and updated aircraft specs on file with your 3rd-party provider not only ensures more efficient routings and flight ... -
North Atlantic Regional Data Link Mandate: Part 2 – NAT DLM Roadmap
The objective of the North Atlantic Data Link Mandate (NAT DLM) is to improve communication, surveillance, and air traffic control ... -
North Atlantic Regional Data Link Mandate: Part 1 – Implementation
Phase 2 of the North Atlantic Data Link Mandate (NAT DLM) is being implemented in three stages – 2A, 2B, ... -
Aircraft Specifications and Flight Planning: Part 1 – Keeping Specs/Weights Updated
Aircraft specs differ depending on aircraft model as well as the particular aircraft. For instance if you have three similar ... -
Flight Planning Rule Changes for Canada: Part 2 – Future Equipment Requirements
Advances in avionics and Air Traffic Control (ATC) flight data processing systems are making it possible to reduce lateral separation ... -
Flight Planning Rule Changes for Canada: Part 1 – Recent Changes
Installation of new Air Traffic Service (ATS) surveillance systems – combined with advancements in flight data processing systems and aircraft ... -
Business Aircraft Operations in the UK: Flight Planning, Weather & NOTAMs
While flight plan filing procedures are straightforward in the UK, it’s always best to work with a 3rd-party provider or ... -
ATS Route Changes for U.S. and Canada: Part 2 – Impact on General Aviation
There’s a risk that some flight planning programs used by business aviation will not be fully updated and in compliance ...