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Tag: africa

  • 9
    Apr

    Kenya eTA Now Required: Business Aviaton Guide

    Regulatory Compliance
    By Louis Smyth
    29
    As of January 1, 2024, Kenya requires Electronic Travel Authorisation (eTA) for most travelers, including business aviation passengers and crew ...
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  • 24
    Jan

    ADS-B UPDATE 2025

    Regulatory Compliance
    By Jason Davidson
    37230
    The following is an overview of what ADS-B is, which countries already require ADS-B, and those who have upcoming mandates:
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  • 6
    May

    U.S. CBP Provides Clarification on Permit to Proceed (P2P) Requirements

    Regulatory Compliance
    By Adam Hartley
    6185
    After a cross-departmental review, CBP determined Permit-to-Proceed (P2P) regulations do not apply broadly to passenger operations as has been practice, ...
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  • Africa COVID restrictions
    30
    Mar

    Middle East and Africa: Coronavirus (COVID-19) impact on business aviation

    Archive
    By Universal
    12355
    Middle East & Africa COVID Restrictions March 30, 2022 Summary info for vaccinated travelers only. Detailed intelligence available. – This is ...
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  • 3
    Feb

    Identifying regulatory gaps to optimize your flight department’s operational flexibility

    Bizav Best Practice, Regulatory Compliance
    By Universal
    2857
    There is growing optimism that based on vaccine rollouts and new vaccine passport programs, business aviation activity may begin to ...
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  • 22
    Jul

    Ebola outbreak in Central Africa – Business aviation is watching.

    Ops Update
    By Christine Vamvakas
    4717
    Is the Central Africa Ebola outbreak impacting business aviation? What Ebola restrictions are in place for business aviation? What’s the ...
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  • 13
    Jun

    Operating to West Africa – Airports & Considerations

    Bizav Best Practice
    By Larry Williams
    4278
    Business aviation is a necessity in West Africa in maximizing efficiency of global business opportunities. Whether you’re overflying the region, ...
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  • Business Aircraft Ops to Nairobi, Kenya – Part 3: CIQ, Security and Local Area
    10
    Apr

    Business Aircraft Ops to Nairobi, Kenya – Part 3: CIQ, Security and Local Area

    Bizav Best Practice
    By Universal
    3199
    General aviation (GA) operations at Nairobi (HKJK) are not given priority over scheduled commercial traffic in terms of customs, immigration, ...
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  • Business Aircraft Ops to Nairobi, Kenya – Part 2: Permits & Slots
    3
    Apr

    Business Aircraft Ops to Nairobi, Kenya – Part 2: Permits & Slots

    Bizav Best Practice
    By Universal
    3340
    Airport slot requirements for Nairobi (HKJK) went into effect in April 2015, due to increased traffic at this busy airport. ...
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  • Business Aircraft Ops to Nairobi, Kenya – Part 1: Airports and Services
    27
    Mar

    Business Aircraft Ops to Nairobi, Kenya – Part 1: Airports and Services

    Bizav Best Practice
    By Universal
    3239
    Nairobi is the capital and largest city in the Republic of Kenya. A cosmopolitan and multi-cultural city, Nairobi is one ...
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  • Technical Stops for Business Aviation
    22
    Feb

    Tips for Selecting a Business Aviation Tech Stop – Part 2: Permits, Airport Slots & ...

    Bizav Best Practice
    By Greg Linton
    3872
    When planning international tech stops issues such as permits, airport slots, prior permissions required (PPRs), visa requirements and customs, immigration, ...
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  • Tips for Selecting a Business Aviation Tech Stop – Part 1: Key Considerations
    15
    Feb

    Tips for Selecting a Business Aviation Tech Stop – Part 1: Key Considerations

    Bizav Best Practice
    By Greg Linton
    4665
    Choosing the best tech stops for your long-haul international trip is always an important planning item. Considerations include route of ...
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  • Business Aircraft Ops to Ethiopia: Hotel, Local Area & Weather
    16
    Jun

    Business Aircraft Ops to Ethiopia: Hotel, Local Area & Weather

    Bizav Best Practice
    By Universal
    2494
    Most general aviation (GA) operators who travel to Ethiopia land only at Addis Ababa (HAAB). This location offers adequate crew ...
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  • Business Aircraft Ops to Ethiopia: Flight Planning
    9
    Jun

    Business Aircraft Ops to Ethiopia: Flight Planning

    Bizav Best Practice
    By Universal
    3010
    Ethiopia is a generally straight-forward general aviation (GA) operating environment, but with some unique considerations operators must be mindful of. ...
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  • Business Aircraft Ops to Ethiopia: Permits, Slots & PPRs
    2
    Jun

    Business Aircraft Ops to Ethiopia: Permits, Slots & PPRs

    Bizav Best Practice
    By Universal
    3390
    Ethiopian landing and overflight permits are straightforward but will not be processed without full and complete information and operating schedules. ...
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  • Business Aircraft Ops to Ethiopia: CIQ
    26
    May

    Business Aircraft Ops to Ethiopia: CIQ

    Bizav Best Practice
    By Universal
    3022
    Customs, immigration, and quarantine (CIQ) requirements for general aviation (GA) crew are minimal in Ethiopia. Authorities, however, are stringent on ...
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  • 19
    May

    Business Aircraft Ops to Ethiopia: Fuel, Additional Services and Security

    Bizav Best Practice
    By Universal
    3044
    Fuel uplifts and arrangements for additional support services in Ethiopia usually go smoothly when using a supervisory agent. However, credit ...
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  • Business Aircraft Ops to Ethiopia: Ground Handling
    12
    May

    Business Aircraft Ops to Ethiopia: Ground Handling

    Bizav Best Practice
    By Universal
    3095
    With over 90 million inhabitants Ethiopia is the second highest population nation in Africa and the most populous landlocked country ...
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  • Business Aircraft Ops to Ethiopia: Airports and Services
    5
    May

    Business Aircraft Ops to Ethiopia: Airports and Services

    Bizav Best Practice
    By Universal
    3064
    Most general aviation (GA) operators heading to Ethiopia go to Addis Ababa (HAAB). While it’s fairly rare for operators to ...
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  • BizAv Ops to Northern Africa: Part 2 - Operator Tips
    29
    Dec

    BizAv Ops to Northern Africa: Part 2 – Operator Tips

    Bizav Best Practice
    By Marcella Klauser
    3013
    Northern Africa is a part of the world where trip pre-planning is critical and should be done with extra attention. ...
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  • BizAv Ops to Northern Africa: Part 1 – Regional Considerations
    22
    Dec

    BizAv Ops to Northern Africa: Part 1 – Regional Considerations

    Bizav Best Practice
    By Marcella Klauser
    3208
    Northern Africa has received a lot of news recently, and this region remains in a state of change from political, ...
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  • Business Jet Ops to Kenya: Hotels & Local Area
    24
    Sep

    Business Jet Ops to Kenya: Hotels & Local Area

    Bizav Best Practice
    By Universal
    2598
    When conducting business aircraft ops to Kenya, keep in mind that summer is high season for tourism, and options for ...
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