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ICAO 2012 – Examples of Flight Plan Changes Coming Soon!
This business aviation blog post continues from our previous article entitled: FAQs on Flight Plan Format Changes for ICAO 2012. ... -
Operating to North and South Sudan – U.S. Sanctioned Countries Series
The recent political changes in Sudan, including the creation of the newly independent country of South Sudan, have had a ... -
Canadian Cabotage and Business Aviation: 6 Things you Need to Know
Cabotage issues are taken seriously in Canada, and unauthorized business aviation aircraft movements may result in substantial penalties. The good ... -
Business Aviation Operations to Myanmar (Burma) – U.S. Sanctioned Countries Series
The country referred to by the United States and several other countries as “Burma” (but officially known as the “Union ... -
Customizing Flight Plans – What Your Flight Department Needs to Know
For business aviation flight departments – particularly those with large groups of pilots with various skills, techniques and knowledge – ... -
SMS: Pragmatic Needs for 3rd-Party Industry Standards
In a previous post, we discussed the perceived need to implement a 3rd-party industry standard (e.g., International Standard for Business ... -
Flying to the Austin Formula 1 Grand Prix
This year’s U.S. Formula 1 Grand Prix will be held November 16th-18th on an all-new, purpose-built track at the Circuit ... -
U.S. Sanctioned Countries Series: Business Aviation Operations to and from Syria
This business aviation blog post is part of a series on operating to U.S. sanctioned countries. Due to the policies ... -
9 Ways Business Aircraft Operators Can Maximize Their Hotel Points Earnings
As a business aircraft operator, you are probably traveling a lot and, when not in the air, spending a good ... -
5 of the World’s Most Popular Tech Stops for Business Aviation
For business aircraft operators, planning reliable tech stops is a key component in orchestrating successful international movements. Some regions of ... -
A Beginner’s Guide to Ordering In-flight Catering in France
In-flight catering can make or break a business aircraft trip from the passenger’s perspective. This is particularly problematic in locations ... -
Aviation Safety: SMS Solutions Worksheet
Aviation Safety Management Systems (SMS) are an ICAO requirement. By not having a verifiable SMS in place, business jet ... -
NOTAMs, NOTAMs and NOTAMs
Reviewing NOTAMs is a key element in trip planning and the day-of-operation orchestration of a business aviation flight. There are ... -
Hotel Considerations for Remote Areas or During Events
Before reading this article, we recommend you first read General Guidelines for Arranging Hotels as Part of a Business Aviation ... -
Navigating Australia’s Local Area and Culture as Part of a Business Aviation Trip
For business aircraft operators, Australia is an excellent and easy-to-navigate destination if your mission brings you here. Australia’s culture is ... -
General Guidelines for Arranging Hotels as Part of a Business Aviation Trip
Due to the nature of private non-revenue and charter (non-schedule commercial) operations, with schedules often subject to change, unique challenges ... -
Business Aviation Flight Planning in Australia
For most business-aviation operators, flight planning in Australia is a relatively straightforward and user-friendly process. Flexibility of flight plans is ... -
Business Aviation + Cars: Flying to the Korean Formula 1 Grand Prix
This year’s Korean Formula 1 Grand Prix will be held 12-13 October at the Korea International Circuit in the South ... -
Demystifying Venezuelan Landing Permits and Overflights
On July 17, 2012, requirements for Venezuelan landing permits changed – in a positive way. It’s now possible, in many ... -
The Definitive Guide to Requesting Flight Permits, Part 2
This business aviation blog post is part two in a two-part series on requesting flight permits. In part one of ... -
Understanding Flight Permits and PPRs in Australia
With the exception of certain permit requirements and certain curfew restrictions, most business aircraft operators find Australia a relatively straightforward ... -
Aviation SMS – It’s not a “thing” you purchase
There are misconceptions in the business aviation industry regarding SMS requirements, how they can be met, and 3rd-party industry audit ...