Aviation Africa 2015 will take place in Dubai from May 10-11th. Over the two-day summit, panel sessions will examine the opportunities and issues challenging the growth of the African aviation market. Featuring global players sharing information and opinion, there will also be an associated exhibition. UAS International Trip Support is proud to be the Gold Sponsor of Aviation Africa 2015.
UAE Immigration
Every nationality will be checked on entry.
Non-EU citizens
A passport and a visa prior to arrival is required.
Visa Issuance:
Holders of normal passports and a copy of pre-arranged visa can obtain a visa on arrival, provided their passport is valid at least six months on arrival.
Pre-arranged visas must be deposited by the sponsor to the Immigration Authority and can be issued for either 96 hours, 14 or 30 days.
Deportation on the same flight will follow if the sponsor or a representative is not present at the time of passenger’s arrival at the airport.
E-visas can be obtained via www.ednrd.ae – these visas are valid for entry at any international airport of the UAE.
Airlines can check the validity of an e-visa at the same site by clicking on the “Query DNRD APP” button.
The following should be taken into account even if holding a visa:
All visitors must hold documents to prove their next destination and have a sponsor in the UAE to cover their stay.
Note: Visitors not holding return/onward tickets could be refused entry.
EU Citizens
A passport and visa are required.
Visa Issuance:
Holders of normal or emergency passports issued to EU citizens can obtain a visa on arrival for a maximum stay of 30 days, free of charge.
E-visas can be obtained via www.ednrd.ae – these visas are valid for entry at any international airport of the UAE.
Airlines can check the validity of an e-visa at the same site by clicking on the “Query DNRD APP” button.
Note: Visitors not holding return/onward tickets could be refused entry.
UAE Customs Rules
Free import:
• 400 cigarettes and cigars to a maximum value of AED 3,000 and 2 kilograms of tobacco (not applicable to snuffing or chewing tobacco)
• Perfumes or any other gifts provided for personal use, to a value of AED 3,000.
• Alcoholic beverages: Abu Dhabi and Fujairah- 4 liters of any kind of alcohol for non-Muslim passengers; Dubai- 24 cans of beer or 4 liters of any other kind of alcohol; Sharjah- 2 liters of alcohol and one case of beer.
Prohibited import:
• Electronic cigarettes.
• All fresh foods such as fruit, vegetables, dairy products, fish, seafood, meat and food stuffs from Japan with a validity period of less than 2 weeks.
• Foodstuffs, other than fresh foods, with a validity exceeding 2 weeks is permitted, when accompanied by a Radiation Clearance Certificate issued by the Japanese Health Authorities.
In Abu Dhabi and Fujairah:
• Fruits and vegetables from cholera infected areas, cultivated pearls.
In Dubai and Sharjah:
• Uncooked, edible seafood, fruits and vegetables from cholera infected areas.
Note: Import of live and dead birds (and derived products) is prohibited from all Asian countries, Egypt, Iraq, Lebanon, Jordan, Syria, Tunisia and other countries that may be affected by Avian Flu. For birds in transit, from all other countries, a transit permit is required.
Free export
• Proof of purchase is required for large amounts of cash, gold and jewelry.
Baggage Clearance
Baggage must be cleared at the first point of entry.
If you are transiting within 24 hours and not going through customs. In this case, baggage can be stored before customs clearance for up to 24 hours if you wish to leave the transit area, provided the baggage is interlined to the final destination.
At Dubai airport baggage can also be stored by the handling agent (DNATA) for more than 24 hours. A fee of AED 10 per piece of baggage applies.
Dubai airport also provides a service to passengers continuing their journey within 24 hours and holding separate tickets to final destination. This service provides baggage transfer on the passenger’s behalf, so they do not need to clear passport/customs control. A fee of AED 300 per passenger applies.
Airport Embarkation Tax
No airport tax is levied on passengers.
Currency
The local currency is United Arab Emirates Dirham (AED)
Import of local or foreign currency is allowed, however if this sum exceeds AED 100,000 (or an equivalent amount) it must be declared on arrival. No restrictions apply for exportation.
Airports
OMDB – Dubai International Airport
• Dubai, ARE
• N 25° 15.2′ E 55° 21.9′ Mag Var: 1.4°E
• Elevation: 62′
• Fuel: 100LL, Jet A-1
• Time Zone Info: GMT+4:00 no DST
Private Flights:
Overflight permits are not required / a landing permit is required.
Non-scheduled commercial flights:
Overflight permits are not required / a landing permit is required.
Fuel Service
• UAS offer supply via truck browser and hydrant fuel delivery
• JET A1 readily available
Slot approval requested by an agent 24 hours in advance is preferable in order to attain desire slots.
Parking is subject to availability.
Peak hours on OMDB: AM hour from 0100z – 0700z & 1700z – 2000z (times can vary subject to availability)
Overnight parking is not allowed.
Delay during these days will be subject to traffic against scheduled ARR / DEPT.
OMDW – Al Maktoum International Airport
• Dubai, ARE
• N 24° 55.1′ E 55° 10.5′ Mag Var: 1.4°E
• Elevation: 171′
• Fuel: Jet A-1
• Time Zone Info: GMT+4:00 no DST
Private flights:
Overflight permits are not required / a landing permit is required.
Non-scheduled commercial flights:
Overflight permits are not required / a landing permit is required.
Fuel Service
• UAS offer supply via truck browser and hydrant fuel delivery
• JET A1 readily available
Slot approval requested by an agent 24 hours in advance is preferable in order to attain desire slots.
Peak hours, AM hour from 0100z – 0700z & PM 1700z – 2000z (times can vary subject to availability)
Parking is subject to availability.
Please keep in mind that this airport is approximately 45 minutes by car from some of the best-known Hotels.
No significant NOTAMs
Location
The event will take place at Le Méridien Dubai, Hotel and Conference Centre on Airport Road, Dubai, United Arab Emirates.
Accommodation
Hotels near Dubai International Airport:
• Millennium Dubai Airport Hotel
• Jumeirah Creekside Hotel
• Raintree Hotel
• Al Bustan Rotana Hotel – Dubai
• Millennium Airport Hotel Dubai
• Al Jawhara Gardens Hotel
Hotels near Al Maktoum International Airport:
• • Bab Al Shams Desert Resort and Spa
• • Premier Inn Dubai Investment Park
• • Naia Downtown Jebel Ali By DAMAC
Transport
Dubai is well serviced by the Dubai Taxi Corporation
Expect to pay approximately AED 35-40 from Downtown Dubai to the venue.
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Mitch Launius
Instructor Pilot for 30 West IP
Mitch is the CEO of 30 West IP where he is also an instructor providing pilot training on international procedures. With an illustrious career of over 34 years in the cockpit, Mitch has acquired over 13,000 hours of flight time flying worldwide, with over 9,000 hours of this in Challenger and Gulfstream aircraft. He is an experienced safety officer and was also an IS-BAO project manager for a fortune 500 flight department. He has presented on Safety and Operations topics at the NBAA International Operators Conference and the Canadian Business Aviation Association Convention and is currently on the NBAA International Operators Committee and serves as the North Atlantic Regional Lead. Mitch is also a member of an FAA working group on General Aviation International Authorizations and Tabletop Exercises (GIATE). He was recently selected to represent IBAC as a member of the ICAO Personal Training and Licensing Panel (PTLP) and was also recently named as a 2020 recipient of the NBAA Tony Kern Professionalism in Aviation Award for his contribution to the business aviation community.
Henry ‘Duke’ LeDuc
Director Of Operations, Americas, UAS International Trip Support
Duke has been a dearly respected member of UAS Americas team and the UAS global family for more than five years. A safety-oriented, FAA-licensed aircraft dispatcher, he oversees all of the operations of the elite UAS Operations Team. With twenty-five years of experience in aviation overall with more than fifteen years of experience in international flight planning and VVIP trip coordination, he is responsible for the development of the dispatch training program and involved in the strategic development of UAS Americas. With a myriad of rich aviation experience behind him, he has extensive experience in worldwide operations with both corporate and charter environments, including seven years as Operations/Dispatch Manager in an industry-leading, Fortune 500, IS-BAO Stage III Certified corporate flight department. Duke is frequently asked shares his knowledge at major industry events and is currently serving on the NBAA’s International Operators Conference (IOC) Planning Committee.
Dudley King
President and Founder, FlightBridge
Dudley is the Founder and President of FlightBridge, which he established in 2011 and has been focused on technology solutions for the private aviation industry since 2006. Since he graduated from Dartmouth in 1988, he has worked with an array of companies listed anywhere from VentureWire to the Fortune 100. A rare blend of executive, entrepreneur, and consultant, Dudley’s executive roles have included acting CIO positions for several companies and tech advisory services to CEOs trying to rebuild their technology organizations or looking for an external, professional point of view. Highly skilled at deeply understanding his customer’s business challenges and drawing from a long and varied experience in information technology services, Dudley excels at designing technology solutions to solve their problems.
Dr. Paulo Alves
Global Medical Director, Aviation Health, Medaire
Paulo has extensive experience in medical advisory in the aviation industry. As a cardiologist, he provides technical guidance and analysis for MedAire’s MedLink medical advisory service and is MedAire’s liaison with civil aviation regulators and industry associations. Paulo worked with Varig Brazilian Airlines for 23 years, 10 of which were spent as General Medical Manager. A member of the MedAire Medical Advisory Board, Paulo is also President of the Ibero-American Aerospace Medical Association, a member of the International Academy of Aerospace Medicine, a member of the National Business Aviation Association (NBAA) Safety Committee, a Fellow of the Aerospace Medical Association (AsMA), and a Fellow of the Civil Aviation Medical Association. Throughout his illustrious career, Paulo has held industry leadership roles including Chairperson of the AsMA’s Air Transport Medicine Committee, President of the Airlines Medical Directors Association, President of the Brazilian Society of Aerospace Medicine and was a member of the IATA Medical Advisory Group from 2002 to 2006.
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