UAS will discuss operational challenges in key destinations in the Americas during a live Q&A session to take place today, the final day of the NBAA GO Flight Operations Conference. The session will be a roundtable discussion featuring pilots and…
Operational limitations, pandemic risk mitigation, and limited parking at Singapore's airports mean thorough pre-planning will be required on the part of aviation operators ahead of the World Economic Forum's Special Annual Meeting expected to take place from August 17-20 in…
The sprint to beat COVID is underway in the form of global inoculation. I recently wrote about the unique contribution aviation is making to ensure this precious medical cargo get to where they need to be as quickly and securely…
2020 presented the greatest challenges trip support service providers have ever experienced. From closed borders due to containment attempts, differing immigration rules for every country, lockdowns limiting access to suppliers and amenities, and health screening and quarantine restricting crew entry…
I recently shared my thoughts on how complacency is deeply damaging to business, as well as some thoughts on how you can prevent yourself (and your company) from becoming complacent. By asking leaders why some of them are reluctant to…
Going about chartering a private jet can be a daunting process… and it’s difficult to find straightforward answers to even the most basic questions. We asked UAS Vice President of Charter Sales, Ammar Al Mahmoud the basic questions asked about…
Due to a continued decrease in traffic across the North Atlantic, NATS and NavCanada may soon decide not to publish eastbound or westbound NAT Tracks when traffic levels allow. Airlines and operators would be allowed to flight plan based on their…
People traveling to the UK from high-risk countries will have to quarantine in government-approved hotels from February 15, it has been announced. The rule will apply to areas associated with new coronavirus variants including South America, Portugal, and some countries…
We’ve all heard business leaders exclaim, "But we've always done it that way!” or “If it’s not broken, don’t fix it! Indeed, these are common responses when management is asked why a particular course of action is taken in business…
Anyone wishing to enter Germany must meet specific health screening requirements that vary depending on the risk level attributed to the country from which they are traveling. A pre-departure testing requirement applies to all inbound passengers, whether they are onboard…
People often ask me what I believe the fundamental qualities and attributes of entrepreneurs are. The following are the five non-negotiable traits of any successful entrepreneur. Passion The basis of the entrepreneurial drive is passion. It is the fuel of…
Global Travel Restrictions due to Coronavirus Outbreak: The World Health Organization (WHO) has declared a global health emergency as the coronavirus cases have now confirmed in 22 countries. Airlines and authorities around the world have responded. A growing list including…
We are all familiar with traditional methods of motivating employees within our organizations. Offering good compensation and bonuses for targets achieved, praising teams’ performances, encouraging joint decision-making, and leading by example are all second nature to many business people. However,…
All non-UAE based operators must now register their fleet details with the UAE General Civil Aviation Authority (GCAA) under a new requirement. Foreign registered operators conducting commercial flights into the UAE must comply in order to be issued with a unique…
Benefits of a Values-based Organization: Common purpose and common values are critical to ensuring progressive and innovative business models. All organizations experience change and require flexibility from their employees, but this is made more manageable when the individual’s and organization’s…
UAS Significantly Boosts Ground Presence and Customer Care in China: UAS and Deer Jet Partnership Secures Advanced Levels of Service and Cost-Efficiency across China’s Largest FBO and Station Manager Network. Global trip support solutions provider UAS International Trip Support (UAS) announces…
Source: image from http://www.planningcharts.de It’s crucial for all operators to fully understand a new Reduced Lateral Separation Minimum (RLatSM) in North Atlantic Airspace. Advancements in aircraft avionics and air traffic management flight data processing systems began analysis of whether the…
Are you aware of new accounting guidelines for income statements and balance sheets under IFRS 16? The airlines industry will be hugely impacted under IFRS 16 – the new guidelines to replace IAS 17 published by the International Accounting Standard…
Flying to Dubai International Airport? Are you aware of new rules regarding RRSM? Dubai Air Traffic Control is expanding the application of Reduced Runway Separation Minima (RRSM) to 24 hours a day. Previously it had been adopted during daytime hours only.…
Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport City: Guangzhou Country: China ICAO: ZGGG IATA: CAN Time zone: +8 UTC Latitude/longitude: N23°23.6' E113°18.5' Elevation: 15m Mar Var: 2° W /- Operations: 24H AOE: Yes Runway length: 3800m and 3600m Airport type: 4F PPR: Not…
UAS will discuss operational challenges in key destinations in the Americas during a live Q&A session to take place today, the final day of the NBAA GO Flight Operations Conference. The session will be a roundtable discussion featuring pilots and…
Operational limitations, pandemic risk mitigation, and limited parking at Singapore's airports mean thorough pre-planning will be required on the part of aviation operators ahead of the World Economic Forum's Special Annual Meeting expected to take place from August 17-20 in…
2020 presented the greatest challenges trip support service providers have ever experienced. From closed borders due to containment attempts, differing immigration rules for every country, lockdowns limiting access to suppliers and amenities, and health screening and quarantine restricting crew entry…
Due to a continued decrease in traffic across the North Atlantic, NATS and NavCanada may soon decide not to publish eastbound or westbound NAT Tracks when traffic levels allow. Airlines and operators would be allowed to flight plan based on their…
People traveling to the UK from high-risk countries will have to quarantine in government-approved hotels from February 15, it has been announced. The rule will apply to areas associated with new coronavirus variants including South America, Portugal, and some countries…
Anyone wishing to enter Germany must meet specific health screening requirements that vary depending on the risk level attributed to the country from which they are traveling. A pre-departure testing requirement applies to all inbound passengers, whether they are onboard…
Eurocontrol will begin prioritizing critical medical cargo flights carrying the COVID-19 vaccine over European airspace and transatlantic routes from Thursday, January 28. Many flights transporting the vaccine require special handling and priority in order to protect them and put risks…
Beijing now requires inbound travelers to undergo health monitoring for an extra 7 days following 21 days of medical observation, authorities have announced. The latest requirement was confirmed following a meeting by the Chinese capital city's COVID-19 prevention and control…
Passengers and operators planning trips to Qatar should be aware of the following health screening protocols in place. Qatar is currently admitting: Qatari nationals Children and spouses of Qatari citizens Permanent resident permit holders Regular resident permit holders currently in…
Inbound commercial flights to Vietnam remain suspended until further notice, except those repatriating Vietnamese citizens back home. Right now, the only passengers being accepted into Vietnam are those on diplomatic or official duty, those attending important foreign affairs events, experts,…