Since making landfall as a Category 3 storm in Cuba on Tuesday, Hurricane Ian is likely to be the fifth hardest hurricane to hit the US as it almost reached a Category 5 storm with winds at 150 mph.
Historically, only four Category 5 storms have made landfall in the U.S. with maximum sustained winds greater than 155 mph.
Heavy, potentially flooding rain is expected to affect central Florida, southern Georgia, North Carolina, and the South Carolina coast with new tropical storm warnings issued for North and South Carolina.
Recently, some political interests in Europe condemned private jet usage due to their perceptions of its impact on the environment. Some politicians called for more thorough regulation of private jets, some said that taxation should be increased, and others even suggested that private jets should be totally banned. But penalizing the industry is not the answer to its environmental woes, particularly when business aviation is actually doing a lot of good work to secure the future of aviation as eco-friendly and carbon neutral.
Here’s what operators need to know about U.S. Customs and Border Protection availability and procedures at three Texas airfields, Addison Airport, Fort Worth Alliance Airport, and Rick Husband Amarillo International.
A mega strike across several African countries covered by ASECNA— the Agency for Aerial Navigation Safety in Africa and Madagascar— will take place from September 23 at 0800 LT.
The strike will impact FIRs of FMMM/Antananarivo, FCCC/Brazzaville, GOOO/Dakar Oceanic, and Terrestrial, DRRR/Niamey, and FTTT/N'Djamena; and the airspace of Togo and Benin until September 25.
eVTOL technology, or electric vertical takeoff and landing vehicle technology, has the potential to revolutionize the commuter experience in cities all over the world. eVTOL creators and innovators are imagining an accessible transport solution that would reduce urban traffic congestion and support the flow of passengers while also cutting carbon emissions. Combining the vertical take-off style of helicopters with the horizontal flight of airplanes, eVTOL seems ideal for intercity movements and have the potential to compete with car travel as a viable means of urban transportation if the price of such a trip can rival that of a taxi or an Uber.
The 2022 FIFA World Cup gets underway in Qatar from November 20 to December 18 this year. Here’s what operators need to know about slots, permits, and ground handling in Doha.
Choosing the right FBO to meet your needs is a crucial component of a flawless flight experience. The FBO will be the place where your passengers will relax, get refreshed, and go through Customs and Immigration; where your crew will rest, and your aircraft will fuel up, receive maintenance, and restock, if necessary. It plays a pivotal role in private flight as it means avoiding the crowds, queues, and time-wasting associated with airport terminals. Here are three things to consider when choosing an FBO.
The 2022 FIFA World Cup gets underway in Qatar from November 20 to December 18 this year. Here’s what operators and visitors need to know about Qatar entry requirements for passengers and crew. Including the Hayya card, COVID-19 health screening, and crew requirements.
Here’s what operators need to know about U.S. Customs and Border Protection availability and procedures at three Washington state airfields, King County International Airport, Lake Union Seaplane Terminal, and Kenmore Seaplane Base.
For many years now we’ve been hearing about the innovations and advances empowering us to move toward pilotless planes with major aviation and industrial players already pledging their support and investment. In 2020, FedEx announced that it was working with Reliable Robotics to use small autonomous aircraft to transport cargo. In the same year, Airbus debuted its autonomous aircraft software by demonstrating its Airbus A350-1000 XWB can take off and land without any human input.
Flight Operations to Muscat, Oman: The GGC Supply Chain & Logistics Expo gets underway in Muscat from October 8-10 at the Oman Convention & Exhibition Centre showcasing logistics services, shipping, maritime services and investment opportunities. The main international gateway to Oman and…
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…
China's CCAR-129 explained: Business aviation operators currently operating humanitarian and cargo flights to China may urgently require a CCAR-129 approval to ensure their missions stay on schedule. The Civil Aviation Authority of China allows foreign operators to operate a limited…
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…
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,…
The comfort of knowing your Aircraft Situation Display to Industry (ASDI) information is “blocked” or unable to be tracked on websites is becoming more of a discomfort for some operators thanks to something called Automatic Dependent Surveillance-Broadcast – or ADS-B.…
Unique Flying Machines: Piaggio P.1HH HammerHead: This July we're celebrating the Piaggio P.1HH HammerHead, a state-of-the-art, medium-altitude, long endurance unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV). It was expressly designed for intelligence, surveillance, and reconnaissance (ISR) missions and provides a combination of range,…
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…
Are you a pilot operating into DXB? Are you aware that Dubai ATC is urging you to help alleviate ROT at the airport? Runway Occupancy Time (ROT) is one of the greatest factors affecting an airport’s flow and efficiency. As…
Since making landfall as a Category 3 storm in Cuba on Tuesday, Hurricane Ian is likely to be the fifth hardest hurricane to hit the US as it almost reached a Category 5 storm with winds at 150 mph.
Historically, only four Category 5 storms have made landfall in the U.S. with maximum sustained winds greater than 155 mph.
Heavy, potentially flooding rain is expected to affect central Florida, southern Georgia, North Carolina, and the South Carolina coast with new tropical storm warnings issued for North and South Carolina.
Here’s what operators need to know about U.S. Customs and Border Protection availability and procedures at three Texas airfields, Addison Airport, Fort Worth Alliance Airport, and Rick Husband Amarillo International.
A mega strike across several African countries covered by ASECNA— the Agency for Aerial Navigation Safety in Africa and Madagascar— will take place from September 23 at 0800 LT.
The strike will impact FIRs of FMMM/Antananarivo, FCCC/Brazzaville, GOOO/Dakar Oceanic, and Terrestrial, DRRR/Niamey, and FTTT/N'Djamena; and the airspace of Togo and Benin until September 25.
The 2022 FIFA World Cup gets underway in Qatar from November 20 to December 18 this year. Here’s what operators need to know about slots, permits, and ground handling in Doha.
The 2022 FIFA World Cup gets underway in Qatar from November 20 to December 18 this year. Here’s what operators and visitors need to know about Qatar entry requirements for passengers and crew. Including the Hayya card, COVID-19 health screening, and crew requirements.
Here’s what operators need to know about U.S. Customs and Border Protection availability and procedures at three Washington state airfields, King County International Airport, Lake Union Seaplane Terminal, and Kenmore Seaplane Base.
The Canada Border Services Agency CBSA has resumed processing CANPASS applications— operators have until October 1 to apply.
CANPASS Corporate Aircraft and CANPASS Private Aircraft speed up border crossings for frequent, low-risk, pre-approved U.S. travelers arriving in Canada.
Operators that submitted applications after March 2020 do not need to apply again.
The charter landscape has changed significantly post-pandemic with many new customers opting for private flight over commercial due to new priorities.
This shift can be seen in the huge demand currently being experienced by operators and manufacturers alike, a demand that began to surge in mid-2021.
Previously considered by some to be elitist and prohibitively expensive, the pandemic has demonstrated the numerous benefits of flying private.
Africa’s massive landmass, young population, and natural resources make it one of the most exciting emerging economies on the planet. Opportunities abound throughout the continent for the investment in infrastructure vital to support the future growth of business aviation, which in turn, supports the growth of the wider economy. Here, the UAS Africa team shares its thoughts on investment opportunities in Africa.
Operators are enjoying the extra layer of situational awareness and support delivered through UAS Flight Watch— Flight Watch offers dedicated 24/7 flight monitoring, so an aircraft has support in case any unforeseen issues arise during an operation.
UAS’ team highly trained team of licensed aircraft dispatchers and meteorologists will oversee operations through all phases, including pre-flight, on route operations, and post-flight.
It successfully navigates routings, weather, delays, and geopolitical activities that may arise during the course of a mission.
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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