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Operating a Business Aircraft through Nicaragua – Part 2: Airports & Services
Most general aviation (GA) operations to Nicaragua only stop at Managua (MNMG). However, there are several domestic airports available in ... -
Operating a Business Aircraft through Nicaragua – Part 1: Permits
For business aircraft operators, Nicaragua overflight permit and landing permits requirements are straightforward. However, an additional level of permit complexity ... -
Air Navigation Costs for Business Aviation – Part 2: Calculating and Paying Fees
Air navigation fees (“nav fees”) are almost universally applicable when using another country’s airspace. As these charges vary, and can ... -
Using Santa Maria (LPAZ) as a GA Tech Stop: Part 2 – Documentation and Permits
While there are not many documentation or permit considerations to plan for on a Santa Maria (LPAZ) stop, it’s important ... -
Air Navigation Costs for Business Aviation – Part 1: Key Considerations
When flying internationally, you’ll usually be paying air navigation fees (“nav fees”) to some country or group of countries. While ... -
Using Santa Maria (LPAZ) as a GA Tech Stop: Part 1 – Airport and Local ...
Located in the Portuguese territory of the Azores, between the U.S. and Africa, Santa Maria (LPAZ) is a great tech ... -
Business Aircraft Ops to Military and Joint Use Civil/Military Airfields: Part 2 – Airport Examples
In some cases, military airports offer attractive options for general aviation (GA) operators for being able to get closer ... -
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 Military and Joint-Use Airfields: Part 1—General Considerations
Military and military/civilian joint-use airfields are occasionally used by general aviation (GA). Keep in mind that these locations often have ... -
Technical Stops for Business Aviation: Part 1 – Basic Considerations
While today’s longer range corporate aircraft do not make use of technical stops as often as their airborne predecessors, there ... -
Aircraft Weight & Equipment – Impact on Flight Planning: Part 2 – Updating Records
In order to run the most accurate flight plans it’s important to regularly update aircraft weight records. If you add ... -
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 ... -
Aircraft Weight & Equipment – Impact on Flight Planning: Part 1 – Basic Considerations
Flight plans are highly dependent upon aircraft weight. When an aircraft is heavier, this affects climb performance and flight level ... -
Business Aircraft Ops to the Dominican Republic – Part 1: Airports, Parking & Ground Handling
The Dominican Republic occupies the eastern two thirds of the island of Hispaniola. The second largest Caribbean nation after Cuba, ... -
Hotel Security for Business Aviation Travel – Part 3: Security Briefs
In most cases you won’t find much information on specific hotel security/safety issues online – unless the hotel has had ... -
Hotel Security for Business Aviation Travel – Part 2: Room Considerations & Tips
A hotel room is not just a hotel room. Your safety and security at international hotel locations will be impacted ... -
Hotel Security for Business Aviation Travel – Part 1: General Considerations
Your greatest security risks on international travel, and even on domestic operations, are generally off-airport. Corporate crews routinely stay in ... -
Finland Now Requires APIS Submissions for GA
On April 29, 2004, Finland put advance passenger information system (APIS) filing requirements into place for scheduled commercial carriers, as ... -
Ground Operations at Remote General Aviation Destinations – Part 3: Special Considerations
When planning a mission in your business aircraft to a remote destination, additional steps need to be taken. Always consider ... -
Ground Operations at Remote General Aviation Destinations – Part 2: Services and Credit
When operating your business aircraft to a remote location, there will likely be cases where you will be handled by ... -
BizAv Flight Planning Tips: Crossing the Atlantic – Part 2: Equipment & Certification Mandates
Business aircraft operators with limited Performance Based Navigation (PBN) capabilities and certifications will encounter increasing limitations when transiting North Atlantic ... -
Ground Operations at Remote General Aviation Destinations – Part 1: Airport Considerations
Additional considerations are needed when operating to remote international locations and airports not frequented by general aviation (GA). For many ...