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Brazil Reinstatement of Visa Requirements for U.S., Canadian & Australian Citizens/Crew
Effective April 10, 2025, U.S., Canadian, and Australian tourists will need a visa to enter Brazil. Crew members have been ... -
Cuba Sanctions 2025: Business Aviation Destination Guide
Learn about current U.S. sanctions affecting business aviation operations to Cuba, including restrictions on N-registered aircraft, Part 91 vs. Part ... -
Israel Launches New Electronic Travel Authorization for Visitors from Visa-Exempt Countries
Starting from June 1, 2024, the Israeli Population and Immigration Administration will launch the ETA-IL system, a new Electronic Travel ... -
U.S. Customs & e-APIS for Private Non-Revenue Made Easy: Part 2 – Visas, ESTAs and ...
Issues continue to occur, from time to time, with general aviation (GA) passengers arriving without visas or with incorrect visas. ... -
Operating to Israel – Part 2: Flight and Operating Restrictions
In this part of the world operators need to be mindful of restrictions impacting operations to/from Israel and the rest ... -
Top Destinations for Brazil – Part 2: Parking, CIQ and Services
At many airports in Brazil it can be difficult obtaining aircraft parking and, in some cases, you may need to ... -
Bizav Ops to Mexican Resort Destinations – Part 3: Passports, Visas & CIQ
For U.S. and many other nationals access to Mexico is straight-forward and easy. However, there are considerations to be ... -
Operating Requirements: Part 2 – Unique Procedures
Many unique operating requirements, here and there around the world, are location specific while others depend on the type of ... -
Permit Requirements for Business Aviation: Part 2 – Basic Considerations
There are a number of basic permit considerations that must be taken into account by both private non-revenue and charter ... -
Technical Stops for Business Aviation: Part 2 – Additional Considerations
It’s always important to ensure you meet all requirements for a particular tech stop. Work with your trip support provider ... -
Business Aircraft Ops to the Dominican Republic – Part 2: Permits, Slots & CIQ
From the permit perspective operations to the Dominican Republic are straightforward and not onerous. However, there are additional steps and ... -
Operating to Colombia – Part 3: Planning Tips
Authorities in Colombia are strict on documentation requirements governing business jet operations in the country, so if you are operating ... -
Ops Planning for High-Traffic GA Events – Part 1: Preplanning Tips
When high-traffic events—such as certain international sporting, political, economic and religious events—take place, additional challenges come into play when planning ... -
Business Aircraft Ops to Ethiopia: Ground Handling
With over 90 million inhabitants Ethiopia is the second highest population nation in Africa and the most populous landlocked country ... -
Middle East Flight Permits – Maximizing Schedule and Revision Flexibility
Over recent years the permit situation has relaxed somewhat for general aviation (GA) operations to the Middle East. Still, there ... -
Canada to Require Electronic Travel Authorization
As of March 15, 2016, Canada will require Electronic Travel Authorization (eTA) for all visa-exempt foreign nationals entering the country ... -
Business Aviation Operating to Hong Kong: Hotels, Local Transport, and Security
Hong Kong offers an attractive range of accommodation options for crews who are overnighting or just looking for a few ... -
Trip Planning Tips: Diplomatic Flights – Part 2: Operational Details
While diplomatic flights enjoy certain benefits, including the opportunity for shorter notice permits, express customs, immigration, and quarantine (CIQ) clearance, ... -
Business Aircraft Ops to India – Visa Requirements, Local Area, Hotels and Culture
For flight crew operating to India there’s much to look forward to and enjoy. India is the second most populous ... -
5 Tips for Planning Air Ambulance Flights
Most air ambulance flights are short-notice charter (non-scheduled commercial) operations. Due to the nature of these flights, civil aviation authorities ... -
12 Ways Your Bizav Trip Can Go Wrong – Part 1
While most international operations go smoothly, there's always potential from time to time for things to go sideways. One or ... -
Planning BizAv Operations to Thailand – Part 2: CIQ and Aircraft Services
When planning operations to Thailand, please ensure that all applicable visa and Customs, Immigration, and Quarantine (CIQ) requirements are checked ...
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