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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 ... -
Wind Shear and Its Impact on Flight Operations: Part 1 – Definitions
For business aircraft operators, wind shear has the potential to cause flight turbulence and sudden increases/decreases in both ground and ... -
Top Considerations for Business Jet Operations to Honolulu
Honolulu (PHNL) is a business aviation-friendly location with 24-hour operations, full services, and credit. As with any landing rights airport, ... -
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 ... -
Business Aircraft Operations to the Galapagos Islands – Part 1: Airport Options
The Galapagos Islands, a group of 19 islands some 620 miles west of the South American continent, are a remote ... -
Business Aircraft Ops to Australia: Part 2 – TSP, ADS-B, and Other Operating Considerations
Australia has some unique operating requirements and considerations to be mindful of. Particularly for first-time business aviation charter (non-scheduled commercial) ... -
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, ... -
Tips for Aviation Schedulers & Dispatchers: Top Trip-Planning Considerations
Within corporate flight departments, schedulers and dispatchers continue to assume more and more responsibility. Route and documentation planning, access to ... -
Business Aircraft Ops to Australia: Part 1 – Top Airport Options
With the peak travel season in Australia now underway, it’s a good time for us to review planning considerations for ... -
Top Considerations for PHKO – Part 2: CIQ
Generally speaking, Customs, Immigration, and Quarantine (CIQ) procedures at Kona Int.’l (PHKO) are fairly routine for business aircraft operations, and ... -
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 ... -
Business Aircraft Trip Planning Tips: Indonesia
Indonesia is an archipelago of over 17,000 islands stretching 3,181 miles latitudinally. While business aircraft operations are usually confined to ... -
Top Considerations for PHKO – Part 1: Airport Ops
Kona Int.’l (PHKO) is a popular airport for business aircraft operators as both a final destination and a tech stop. ... -
Snow – Its Effects on Aircraft & Runways: Part 2 – Dealing with Snow
For business aircraft operators, there are a number of particular hazards associated with snow and snow accumulation. Best practice is ... -
Business Aviation Trip Planning Tips: South Africa Operations
Business aircraft traffic to South Africa has increased in recent years. While airport and aircraft service options are generally good ... -
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 ... -
Business Aircraft Operations in the UK: Hotels and Local Area
Flight crews will find some of the best hotels in the world – from 5-star London-area properties to assorted restored ... -
Snow – Its Effects on Aircraft & Runways: Part 1 – Types of Snow
With the winter season now upon much of the Northern Hemisphere, it’s time to start thinking about snow. Different types ... -
Overflight Permits – Part 2: Documentation and Revisions
Overflight requirements around the world vary substantially. There can be unique – and sometimes strange – requirements for what constitutes ... -
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 ...
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