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  • 31
    Oct

    U.S. Cabotage Restrictions – non-U.S. Business Aircraft Considerations

    Regulatory Compliance
    By Universal
    10500
    Cabotage restrictions have an impact on operations of non-U.S. registered business aircraft within the U.S. These rules and limitations, however, ...
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  • 4
    Apr

    Explaining CANPASS for Business Aircraft Operations to Canada

    Regulatory Compliance
    By Lukas Marrow
    5416
    The Canadian Passenger Accelerated Service System (CANPASS) is an efficient and user-friendly method of reporting international general aviation (GA) arrivals ...
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  • Canada to Require Electronic Travel Authorization
    16
    Feb

    Canada to Require Electronic Travel Authorization

    Regulatory Compliance
    By Juan Muniz
    5565
    As of March 15, 2016, Canada will require Electronic Travel Authorization (eTA) for all visa-exempt foreign nationals entering the country ...
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  • NBAA URGENT - Help Needed!
    3
    Feb

    Progress! NBAA – FAA Overhaul Bill Stirs Uproar – WSJ

    Universal News
    By Greg Evans
    2397
    Thank you for your advocacy for our industry! Using NBAA’s tools to Contact Congress, you’ve made our voices heard that a ...
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  • 2
    Feb

    NBAA URGENT – Help Needed!

    Universal News
    By Greg Evans
    2472
    Please read and action ASAP! There are reports that as soon as early February, the House Transportation and Infrastructure (T&I) ...
    Read More
  • OPS ALERT: More TSA Waiver Changes – Effective Immediately
    21
    Jan

    OPS ALERT: More TSA Waiver Changes – Effective Immediately

    Ops Update, Regulatory Compliance
    By Lukas Marrow
    4113
    On January 16, 2016, the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) issued new NOTAMs on TSA Waiver regulations. With these NOTAMs, revised ...
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  • Business Aviation Alert: TSA Waiver Changes Now in Effect
    23
    Dec

    Business Aviation Alert: TSA Waiver Changes Now in Effect

    Regulatory Compliance
    By Lukas Marrow
    4505
    The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) in coordination with the Transportation Safety Administration (TSA) recently issued changes to TSA waiver requirements. ...
    Read More
  • Our industry and Universal needs your help!
    7
    Dec

    Our industry and Universal needs your help!

    Archive
    By Greg Evans
    2380
    Dear Friends, It’s that time again – time for us to step up as an industry, let our collective voices ...
    Read More
  • Cuba APIS requirements Now Required for BizAv Ops
    26
    Oct

    Cuba APIS Now Required for BizAv Ops

    Regulatory Compliance
    By Juan Muniz
    5208
    Please note that this article and the materials available herein are for informational purposes only and not for the purpose ...
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  • UPDATE: Cuban Ops - What BizAv Operators Need to Know
    2
    Sep

    UPDATE: Cuban Ops – What BizAv Operators Need to Know

    Bizav Best Practice
    By Keith Foreman
    3286
    Effective July 22, 2015, a final rule issued by the Department of Commerce Bureau of Industry and Security (BIS) removed ...
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  • North Atlantic Ops – Trial Implementation of Reduced Lateral Separation Minimum
    24
    Aug

    North Atlantic Ops – Trial Implementation of Reduced Lateral Separation Minimum

    Bizav Best Practice
    By Mark Miller
    3106
    Evolution in aircraft avionics and air traffic flight data processing has driven an initiative to reduce current lateral separation minima ...
    Read More
  • FAA’s Data Comm Program: Overview and Effects for Operators
    16
    Jul

    FAA’s Data Comm Program: Overview and Effects for Operators

    Regulatory Compliance
    By Mark Miller
    3585
    The Federal Aviation Administration’s (FAA’s) Data Comm program will change how operators receive flight plans and, to a certain extent, ...
    Read More
  • UPDATE: CIQ Services Now Available at Van Nuys (KVNY)
    15
    Jul

    UPDATE: CIQ Services Now Available at Van Nuys (KVNY)

    Regulatory Compliance
    By Renay Bennett
    3116
    After a hiatus of almost 14 years, Customs, Immigration, and Quarantine (CIQ) services have been reinstated at Van Nuys (KVNY). ...
    Read More
  • 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, ...
    Read More
  • Top Considerations for PHKO – Part 2: CIQ
    29
    Jan

    Top Considerations for PHKO – Part 2: CIQ

    Bizav Best Practice
    By Tim Elliott
    2640
    Generally speaking, Customs, Immigration, and Quarantine (CIQ) procedures at Kona Int.’l (PHKO) are fairly routine for business aircraft operations, and ...
    Read More
  • Top Considerations for PHKO – Part 1: Airport Ops
    22
    Jan

    Top Considerations for PHKO – Part 1: Airport Ops

    Bizav Best Practice
    By Tim Elliott
    2855
    Kona Int.’l (PHKO) is a popular airport for business aircraft operators as both a final destination and a tech stop. ...
    Read More
  • 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 ...
    Read More
  • update-aruba-pre-clearance-now-a-reality-for-general-aviation
    24
    Sep

    UPDATE: Aruba Pre-Clearance – Now a Reality for General Aviation

    Bizav Best Practice
    By Universal
    3568
    In mid-March 2014, preclearance of General Aviation (GA) began at Aruba (TNCA). This will be the second location worldwide with ...
    Read More
  • Large Aircraft Operations in North and Latin America: Part 2 – Planning Details
    4
    Aug

    Large Aircraft Operations in North and Latin America: Part 2 – Planning Details

    Bizav Best Practice
    By Jerri Banks
    2840
    With sufficient and effective pre-planning, large aircraft operations can be accomplished to most destinations worldwide without significant issues. Be sure ...
    Read More
  • Large Aircraft Operations in North and Latin America: Part 1 – Top Considerations
    28
    Jul

    Large Aircraft Operations in North and Latin America: Part 1 – Top Considerations

    Bizav Best Practice
    By Jerri Banks
    3051
    Large aircraft operations can present unique requirements and challenges in terms of trip pre-planning and day-of-operation considerations. To address these ...
    Read More
  • Business Aviation Trip Planning: San Juan, Puerto Rico (TJSJ)
    6
    May

    Business Aviation Trip Planning: San Juan, Puerto Rico (TJSJ)

    Bizav Best Practice
    By Luis Narvaez
    3270
    San Juan (TJSJ) is a user-friendly airport for General Aviation (GA) both as a destination and tech stop. Full services ...
    Read More
  • Border Overflight Exemptions - Positive Impacts from Recent Changes
    26
    Mar

    UPDATE: Border Overflight Exemptions – Positive Impacts from Recent Changes

    Archive
    By Universal
    4451
    As of June 17, 2013, significant changes for the better were implemented to Customs and Border Protection’s (CBP’s) Border Overflight ...
    Read More
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