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Caribbean Business Aviation Guide: 2024-2025 Peak Season Planning Tips

Universal Weather

Ground handling Depending on your destination, GA support services range from fixed-base operators (FBO) to handlers working out of small terminal facilities with potential ground support equipment (GSE) limitations. For charter operations, no pilot may be over age 65, but a pilot aged 60-64 may fly as second in command (SIC).

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Million Air Dallas Breaks Ground on New International Ramp

Professional Pilot

Million Air Dallas, the leading fixed base operator at Addison Airport (KADS), and Jacob White Construction, an award-winning commercial construction firm out of Houston, broke ground on a new ramp designed to streamline travelers’ U.S. Customs clearance process.

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Unveiling the Runway: Navigating the Logistics of UK Private Jet Travel

Flightworx

Make permit clearance your pre-flight priority for a smooth and seamless journey. Moreover, pilots must plan for contingencies such as unscheduled diversions or delays. At Flightworx, we offer expert advice on navigating the customs and passport control processes for both private and commercial charter operations.

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World Economic Forum 2024 – Business Aviation Destination Guide

Universal Weather

Pilots planning to depart from or arrive at the event must get prior permission (PPR) if their flight plan is filed under IFR with a flight plan type of Y or Z. Zurich (LSZH) is the airport of choice for most GA operators to Davos, and it’s about a 90-minute drive to the Forum venue. Airport slots are not needed here but PPR is.

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2700 Miles in a Cherokee Six

AeroSavvy

Pilots who regularly operate at high elevation airports are (or should be) familiar with planning this type of flying. The “Six” can seat 6 (pilot + 5 passengers) in a 2-2-2 seating configuration. It’s up to the pilot to determine how much climb performance is needed for a safe takeoff and climb.

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2024 Summer Olympics Paris – Business Aviation Guide

Universal Weather

The tower operates 24/7. 24 hours on-site customs office available for the Olympics to clear in the Fixed-Base Operator (FBO). Customs clearance can be done in the Fixed-Base Operator (FBO). Accreditation must be requested for each pilot, co-pilot and aircraft. No slots required.

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Caribbean 2024 Peak Season Business Aviation Planning Tips

Universal Weather

Ground handling Depending on your destination, GA support services range from fixed-base operators (FBO) to handlers working out of small terminal facilities with potential ground support equipment (GSE) limitations. For charter operations, no pilot may be over age 65, but a pilot aged 60-64 may fly as second in command (SIC).