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  • 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
    3618
    The Federal Aviation Administration’s (FAA’s) Data Comm program will change how operators receive flight plans and, to a certain extent, ...
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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
    7666
    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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  • 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
    2869
    With sufficient and effective pre-planning, large aircraft operations can be accomplished to most destinations worldwide without significant issues. Be sure ...
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  • 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
    3082
    Large aircraft operations can present unique requirements and challenges in terms of trip pre-planning and day-of-operation considerations. To address these ...
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  • Border Overflight Exemptions - Positive Impacts from Recent Changes
    26
    Mar

    UPDATE: Border Overflight Exemptions – Positive Impacts from Recent Changes

    Archive
    By Universal
    4481
    As of June 17, 2013, significant changes for the better were implemented to Customs and Border Protection’s (CBP’s) Border Overflight ...
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  • Business Aviation Trip Planning Tips: TSA Waivers – Part 2: Application Process
    25
    Mar

    Business Aviation Trip Planning Tips: TSA Waivers – Part 2: Application Process

    Bizav Best Practice
    By Juan Muniz
    3552
    The Transportation Security Administration (TSA) waiver application process is now more streamlined and user-friendlier than it was in the past. ...
    Read More
  • Buisness Aviation Trip Planning Tips: TSA Waivers – Part 1: Knowing When to Apply for One
    18
    Mar

    Business Aviation Trip Planning Tips: TSA Waivers – Part 1: Knowing When to Apply for ...

    Bizav Best Practice
    By Juan Muniz
    3982
    While there are a variety of TSA waiver types available, the most commonly requested waivers are for international movements – ...
    Read More
  • What You Need to Know about CANPASS for Business Aviation – Part 2: Using CANPASS
    7
    Jan

    What You Need to Know about CANPASS for Business Aviation – Part 2: Using CANPASS

    Bizav Best Practice
    By Adam Hartley
    3870
    Membership in CANPASS corporate or private aircraft programs offers significant advantages to participants and allows more flexible entry options into ...
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  • 31
    Dec

    What You Need to Know about CANPASS for Business Aviation – Part 1: What is ...

    Bizav Best Practice
    By Adam Hartley
    6277
    The Canadian Passenger Accelerated Service System (CANPASS) is a series of Canada Border Service Agency (CBSA) programs to expedite the ...
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  • Canada Permit Requirements for Bizav Operators
    14
    May

    Canada Permit Requirements for Bizav Operators

    Bizav Best Practice
    By Universal
    4427
    For business aircraft operators requesting landing or overflight permits for Canada, it’s best to work with a 3rd-party provider. Rules ...
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  • 30
    Oct

    Canadian Cabotage and Business Aviation: 6 Things you Need to Know

    Bizav Best Practice
    By Adam Hartley
    9153
    Cabotage issues are taken seriously in Canada, and unauthorized business aviation aircraft movements may result in substantial penalties. The good ...
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  • Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) - Special Interest Flights
    11
    Jul

    What You Need to Know about FAA Special-Route Clearances

    Bizav Best Practice
    By Juan Muniz
    9591
    Operators with aircraft registered in certain counties require both a TSA waiver and special FAA route clearance when flying to ...
    Read More
  • Clearing U.S. Customs
    5
    Jun

    U.S. Customs for Non-U.S. Registered Charter Aircraft (Active Trip): Clearing U.S. Customs

    Bizav Best Practice
    By Adam Hartley
    4560
    This business aviation blog post is part of a series on U.S. Customs for Non-U.S. Registered Charter Aircraft and continues ...
    Read More
  • U.S-Customs-and-Border-Protection-Business-Aircraft
    3
    May

    6 FAQs about Using Your Border Overflight Exemption

    Bizav Best Practice
    By Saad Farid
    4437
    Please note that changes have been made with regards to the Border Overflight Exemption (BOE) process effective June 17, 2013. ...
    Read More
  • 24
    Apr

    How Cabotage Regulations May Impact Your Flight

    Bizav Best Practice
    By Universal
    7054
    Cabotage is the transport of goods or passengers between two points in the same country by an aircraft registered in ...
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  • Great Tech Stops for Business Aviation - North America
    5
    Apr

    5 Great Tech Stops in North America for Business Aviation — and Why

    Bizav Best Practice
    By Jason Smith
    3934
    This business aviation blog post is the first part of a series on great technical stops for business aviation. There ...
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  • Crew Visas
    29
    Mar

    Operating under the Visa Waiver Program: Top FAQs from Business Aviation Operators

    Regulatory Compliance
    By Saad Farid
    4292
    This aviation blog post is part of a series on the visa waiver program and continues from our last post: ...
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  • Border Overflight Exemptions for Business Aviation
    19
    Mar

    8 FAQs Before Requesting a Border Overflight Exemption

    Bizav Best Practice
    By Saad Farid
    6122
    Please note that changes have been made with regards to the Border Overflight Exemption (BOE) process effective June 17, 2013. ...
    Read More
  • 13
    Mar

    Visa Waiver Program and Business Aviation: Answers to Common Questions

    Bizav Best Practice
    By Saad Farid
    15204
    The Visa Waiver Program (VWP) allows nationals of 38 participating countries to travel to the U.S. for stays of 90 ...
    Read More
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