recently had the privilege of graduating from Harvard Business School, a journey I began in 2019 but was disrupted for a time by the COVID pandemic. I was part of the Owner/President Management program, a transformational experience that has accelerated my drive to constantly amplify operational excellence and advance the vision of my companies.
The 2024 G20 Summit gets underway in Rio de Janeiro from November 18-19.
Here's what operators need to know about planning trips to the city’s main gateway airports.
It's less than two weeks until the 2024 UN Climate Change Conference (COP29) gets underway in Baku, Azerbaijan. Increased traffic at Heydar Aliyev International Airport (GYD/UBBB) will see new flight planning and operational procedures introduced between November 5-20.
There are several common errors business aviation operators make regarding U.S. Customs and Border Protection procedures that lead to them receiving penalties. Here are three things operators flying to the United States should keep in mind to ensure full compliance with CBP procedures.
BizAv operators should be aware that restrictions are on the way at Dubai International Airport (DXB). The introduction of extensive slot restrictions for all General Aviation Flights will begin on October 27, the beginning of the Northern Winter Scheduling season.
U.S. operators are facing major operational challenges in Europe, the result of a combination of airport congestion, adverse weather, airspace closures, and ATC strikes. Parking and slot issues have also become major concerns making planning and executing missions to the continent a growing headache for many operators. This is a major talking point at UAS booth 2820 at NBAABACE24 in Las Vegas this week.
Global Regulatory Changes Impacting BizAv Operations - The volume and pace of global regulatory changes for passenger regulation and monitoring, along with emissions regulations and taxation are presenting many challenges for business aviation operators. Functioning in one of the most…
UAS team ready to exhibit at NBAABACE 2024: The 2024 NBAA Business Aviation Convention & Exhibition (NBAA-BACE) gets underway at the Las Vegas Convention Center from October 22-24. Exhibiting from booth 2820, the UAS team will be there to…
Air Travel Regulations: An Executive Perspective - Staying informed about evolving travel regulations isn't just about ensuring compliance, it's also vital to support strategic planning, operational efficiency, and staying competitive. As the global regulatory landscape is constantly in flux, this can become…
The 2024 UN Climate Change Conference (COP29) gets underway in Baku, Azerbaijan from November 11-22. Here's what operators need to know about planning trips to Baku.
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…
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…
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…
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…
Paro International Airport (VQPR) in Bhutan is universally recognised as having the most challenging and potentially dangerous runway landing in the world. However, as the sole international airport in Bhutan, it remains a critical station. We've put together the information…
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…
The 2024 G20 Summit gets underway in Rio de Janeiro from November 18-19.
Here's what operators need to know about planning trips to the city’s main gateway airports.
It's less than two weeks until the 2024 UN Climate Change Conference (COP29) gets underway in Baku, Azerbaijan. Increased traffic at Heydar Aliyev International Airport (GYD/UBBB) will see new flight planning and operational procedures introduced between November 5-20.
There are several common errors business aviation operators make regarding U.S. Customs and Border Protection procedures that lead to them receiving penalties. Here are three things operators flying to the United States should keep in mind to ensure full compliance with CBP procedures.
BizAv operators should be aware that restrictions are on the way at Dubai International Airport (DXB). The introduction of extensive slot restrictions for all General Aviation Flights will begin on October 27, the beginning of the Northern Winter Scheduling season.
U.S. operators are facing major operational challenges in Europe, the result of a combination of airport congestion, adverse weather, airspace closures, and ATC strikes. Parking and slot issues have also become major concerns making planning and executing missions to the continent a growing headache for many operators. This is a major talking point at UAS booth 2820 at NBAABACE24 in Las Vegas this week.
Global Regulatory Changes Impacting BizAv Operations - The volume and pace of global regulatory changes for passenger regulation and monitoring, along with emissions regulations and taxation are presenting many challenges for business aviation operators. Functioning in one of the most…
The 2024 UN Climate Change Conference (COP29) gets underway in Baku, Azerbaijan from November 11-22. Here's what operators need to know about planning trips to Baku.
Repatriation flights: What you need to know - During times of political instability, health crises, natural disasters, and medical or personal emergencies, evacuating people and repatriating them back to their country of origin often becomes a necessity. Generally, these operations…
From January and April next year, 83 nationalities will require Electronic Travel Authorization to enter the United Kingdom. From January 8, 2025, travellers from the U.S., Canada, and 47 other countries will need an Electronic Travel Authorization (ETA) before entering the UK.
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