China Halves Quarantine For International Visitors

China Halves Quarantine for International Visitors

China has relaxed entry requirements for international visitors by halving quarantine time to seven days. The rules regarding crew entry will vary from airport to airport so operators are advised to check with their trip support provider on a case-by-case basis. The latest version of the COVID-19 Prevention and Control Plan released by the National Health Commission at the end of June stated that the quarantine time for inbound travelers and close contacts of confirmed cases has been reduced in the majority of the cities in China.
Greater Efficiency With Less Manpower – How Technology Is Transforming BizAv

Greater Efficiency with Less Manpower – How Technology is Transforming BizAv

During EBACE, we at UAS were determined to unite some of the best thought leaders in our industry to have some meaningful and insightful discussions about the trends that are impacting us all right now. In the first of The Forward Discussion panels, we focused on how technology and its power to transform business aviation by optimizing efficiency and quality and bringing greater efficiency with less manpower.
What Operators Must Know About Eu-LISA Registration  

Exemptions to eu-LISA

The eu-LISA IT system is going live this September for all operators organizing missions to Europe. Privately operated aircraft, owned by a private individual or organization, conducting non-commercial flights under NCC/NCO rules are not required to comply with EES and ETIAS requirements, even in the cases with professional paid crew members.
Creating A Sustainable Future For Business Aviation

Creating a Sustainable Future for Business Aviation

EBACE, like all other major industry events, is the perfect opportunity to inspire idea-sharing and create synchronicities. We at UAS wanted to bring different experts together to share their visions and hopes for the future, to give their companies a platform, and to support their ambitions to bring our industry forward. Therefore, we created The Forward Discussion and invited diverse experts to join us at our booth and discuss some of the most prominent trends in business aviation. Our second panel centered on sustainability and posed the question: How can we create a sustainable future for business aviation?
UK-TCO Authorization Online Application Is Live

UK-TCO Authorization

On the UK’s exit from the European Union on 31 December 2020, the UK CAA took over the responsibility from EASA for administering TCO Authorisations in respect of all commercial services undertaken within UK territory. The United Kingdom’s departure from the European Union, and withdrawal from the European Air Safety Agency (EASA), have led to a number of changes to the basis through which the UK authorizes the initial safety evaluation procedure of foreign commercial air carriers.
Long-term Strategies For The Future Of Business Aviation

Long-term Strategies for the Future of Business Aviation

In the dynamic world of business aviation, day-to-day operational challenges mean that focusing on the long term is often put off till another day. Nonetheless, developments in sustainability, new technologies, and regulations are reshaping our industry. At the EBAA Ambassador’s Thought Leadership Session at EBACE, my fellow panelists and I were asked to reflect on the evolutions that will impact business aviation in the years to come and discuss strategies to embrace future changes for the benefit of the whole industry.
Bahamas Postpones Click2Clear Program For Private Flights

Bahamas Postpones Click2Clear Program for Private Flights

The Click2Clear customs entry and departure program for private flights in the Bahamas has been postponed.Click2Clear was due to be implemented for charter aviation on May 30, but Bahamas authorities have announced that they will delay the rollout of the program in order to take care of some technical issues and ensure the online process is as easily understandable as possible.
Operational Challenges In The Next 12 Months

Operational Challenges in the Next 12 Months

Our industry thrives on information. Sharing what we know and what we have experienced is the best way to ensure a strong future of business aviation. I was invited by the EBAA to join a panel of industry experts at EBACE to discuss operational challenges over the next 12 months where we covered the main operations and regulatory challenges facing business aviation operators. Regulatory and operational updates, a special focus on post-COVID-19 operations, the EU-LISA system, and operational consequences of the Ukraine crisis were all up for discussion.
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