With the Super Bowl LVII just around the corner, it’s the perfect time for trip operators to start planning trips to Arizona. The hugely popular Super Bowl is played every year in February and typically falls on the first Sunday…
Croatia officially became the latest country to join the Schengen Area on December 21, 2021. Here’s what travelers to Croatia need to know; - The Schengen Area is a group of 27 European countries (after Croatia’s admission) that have…
NBAA Schedulers and Dispatchers 2023 (SDC) is currently underway in Nashville, Tennessee, US. The three-day premier global event provides an opportunity to connect with top industry experts and enable attendees to expand their professional networks. Participants also get a…
Spoiler alert. The following article contains a lot of (albeit helpful) numbers highlighting the health and buoyancy of the BizAv sector. BizAv has been enjoying the post-covid bounce for the major part of 2022. However, that demand tapered off a…
The World Economic Forum is currently underway in Davos, Switzerland, under the theme ‘Cooperation in a Fragmented World’. The 5-day global event, taking place from 16th to 20th January 2023, is being attended by 2,700 global leaders from over 130…
China has lifted some of its stringent COVID-19-related travel restrictions. Since January 8, nucleic acid tests and quarantine are no longer required for inbound passengers.
Our industry is currently experiencing a personnel crisis. The wave of retirees brought on by the pandemic left business aviation and aviation at large bereft of much of its expertise and experience. People’s priorities also changed with work life balance and an emphasis on wellbeing climbing employees’ wish lists.
Autumn 2022 saw the European Union and the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) sign an agreement designed to open up more aviation opportunities and enhance direct connectivity between European Union countries and the ASEAN member countries of Brunei, Cambodia,…
Hong Kong has updated its COVID-19-related entry requirements for passengers and crew. Here's what operators need to know. Crew Crew must be fully vaccinated and have received a third vaccination dose or equivalent Crew members are required to perform a…
Operators are being advised to keep in close contact with their trip support providers after cold weather conditions impacted UK operations at three London airports earlier this week.
The major upset occurred on Sunday when Stansted and Gatwick closed their runways due to the weather.
Further cancellations followed on Monday as attempts were made to return scheduled operations back to normal as quickly as possible.
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…
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…
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…
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,…
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.…
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…
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,…
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…
Croatia officially became the latest country to join the Schengen Area on December 21, 2021. Here’s what travelers to Croatia need to know; - The Schengen Area is a group of 27 European countries (after Croatia’s admission) that have…
NBAA Schedulers and Dispatchers 2023 (SDC) is currently underway in Nashville, Tennessee, US. The three-day premier global event provides an opportunity to connect with top industry experts and enable attendees to expand their professional networks. Participants also get a…
The World Economic Forum is currently underway in Davos, Switzerland, under the theme ‘Cooperation in a Fragmented World’. The 5-day global event, taking place from 16th to 20th January 2023, is being attended by 2,700 global leaders from over 130…
China has lifted some of its stringent COVID-19-related travel restrictions. Since January 8, nucleic acid tests and quarantine are no longer required for inbound passengers.
Hong Kong has updated its COVID-19-related entry requirements for passengers and crew. Here's what operators need to know. Crew Crew must be fully vaccinated and have received a third vaccination dose or equivalent Crew members are required to perform a…
Operators are being advised to keep in close contact with their trip support providers after cold weather conditions impacted UK operations at three London airports earlier this week.
The major upset occurred on Sunday when Stansted and Gatwick closed their runways due to the weather.
Further cancellations followed on Monday as attempts were made to return scheduled operations back to normal as quickly as possible.
Leading private charter operator Alpha Star has announced global trip support solutions provider UAS as its preferred partner.
Alpha Star is based in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, and operates domestic and international scheduled and charter services, that apart, Alpha Star offers turnkey solutions in aircraft management, air ambulance, and airport management. Under the strategic partnership, UAS will ensure Alpha Star receives priority ITP, handling, and pricing at all global destinations and take care of its fleet of 19 aircraft.
MEBAA Show returns to DWC this week and UAS is looking forward to welcoming delegates to booth 125.
UAS is constantly seeking to push the boundaries of international trip support through unrivaled operational excellence and technological innovation.
By teaming with UAS, operators can optimize flight experience and enjoy easier, more efficient, and more enjoyable operations.
Here’s what operators need to know about U.S. Customs and Border Protection availability and procedures at two Minnesota airfields, Baudette Airport and Grand Marais Cook County Airport.
The 2022 United Nations Climate Change Conference, or COP27, is currently underway in Sharm El Sheikh, Egypt. Environment ministers and government delegations from over 40 countries are arriving in Sharm El Sheikh with 15,000 participants arriving at Sharm El-Sheikh Airport over the weekend. Sharm El Sheikh International Airport (IATA: SSH, ICAO: HESH) is accommodating parking for visitors whose names appear on a list given to the Airport Authority by the Egyptian Presidential Protocol.
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