Here is some insight to help you choose the best airport for your needs and bring you up to date on the health screening and pandemic safety measures in Italy. Operational Information Ciampino (IATA: CIA, ICAO: LIRA) is Rome’s dedicated…
Good mental health is crucial for us to operate at our best and give our best to those around us. That’s why we should all be alarmed by recent data shared by the World Health Organization (WHO) suggesting that mental…
The 2021 NBAA Business Aviation Convention and Exhibition (NBAA-BACE) returns with gusto after the most challenging period in aviation history and leading global trip support solutions provider UAS International Trip Support’s Americas team will be there to reconnect with industry…
The upcoming 2021 G20 Rome summit gets underway in Italy’s capital from October 30–31. The G20 members comprise the world's largest economies: Argentina, Australia, Brazil, Canada, China, France, Germany, India, Indonesia, Italy, Japan, Republic of Korea, Mexico, Russia, Saudi Arabia,…
The production of C02 emissions is an unfortunate consequence of most industries – including aviation. Although we aviators as a community are making tremendous efforts to achieve carbon-neutral growth and half our total emission by 2050, it remains a reality…
The first Asian Sky Group Virtual Exhibition and Conference (ASGVEC) gets underway this September 14-16. Focussing on the Asia-Pacific region, the conference will unite leading industry stakeholders by exploring ways to enhance and guide the fast-developing industry going forward. From…
To stay ahead of the curve in any industry, it is crucial to embrace change and evolve. The optimism and resilience displayed by the global aviation industry during the COVID pandemic has demonstrated how we aviators constantly embrace change and challenges…
Abu Dhabi has removed the mandatory quarantine requirement for fully vaccinated international travelers arriving from Sunday, September 5. Announced by the Abu Dhabi Emergency, Crisis, and Disasters Committee on September 2, here are the latest requirements for international travelers: All…
The 5th Civil Aviation South East Asia Summit 2021 (CASEA 2021) gets underway on August 25 in Bangkok with a theme of preparing for future industry growth. Southeast Asia has one of the world’s fastest-growing aviation markets with huge potential…
Back in February, I predicted that the rollout of vaccines would entice governments to relax restrictions and give travelers the confidence to travel again. Earlier this year, stimulating business aviation recovery was at the forefront of all industry minds. 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…
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,…
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…
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…
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…
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.…
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…
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…
Here is some insight to help you choose the best airport for your needs and bring you up to date on the health screening and pandemic safety measures in Italy. Operational Information Ciampino (IATA: CIA, ICAO: LIRA) is Rome’s dedicated…
The 2021 NBAA Business Aviation Convention and Exhibition (NBAA-BACE) returns with gusto after the most challenging period in aviation history and leading global trip support solutions provider UAS International Trip Support’s Americas team will be there to reconnect with industry…
The upcoming 2021 G20 Rome summit gets underway in Italy’s capital from October 30–31. The G20 members comprise the world's largest economies: Argentina, Australia, Brazil, Canada, China, France, Germany, India, Indonesia, Italy, Japan, Republic of Korea, Mexico, Russia, Saudi Arabia,…
The first Asian Sky Group Virtual Exhibition and Conference (ASGVEC) gets underway this September 14-16. Focussing on the Asia-Pacific region, the conference will unite leading industry stakeholders by exploring ways to enhance and guide the fast-developing industry going forward. From…
Abu Dhabi has removed the mandatory quarantine requirement for fully vaccinated international travelers arriving from Sunday, September 5. Announced by the Abu Dhabi Emergency, Crisis, and Disasters Committee on September 2, here are the latest requirements for international travelers: All…
The 5th Civil Aviation South East Asia Summit 2021 (CASEA 2021) gets underway on August 25 in Bangkok with a theme of preparing for future industry growth. Southeast Asia has one of the world’s fastest-growing aviation markets with huge potential…
Following flight planning and other operational pre-planning, flight watch services provide an extra layer of flight support until a mission is fully complete. It benefits operators, crew, and passengers to know that they are being supported and monitored during every…
From today - August 8 - access to the UK will become much easier for travellers arriving from a number of countries. The UK has Red, Amber, and Green lists which define the Covid requirements and obligations for travellers arriving…
As more global destinations begin to welcome tourists again, travelers have many queries that need to be addressed. In this blog, the UAS Executive Travel team answers your questions about the realities of post-pandemic travel. What are the main obstacles…
Fully vaccinated American citizens and residents traveling from the US will be permitted to enter Canada for non-essential travel from August 9, with the mandatory three-night hotel quarantine requirement for all air travelers also removed from this date. From September…
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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