Regulatory Compliance

As of 2023, Türkiye (Turkey) has introduced an Advance Passenger Information (API) system for general aviation and air cargo. This requires operators to submit detailed crew and passenger data for…

France’s Civil Aviation Tax is a separate charge from the solidarity or airport tax, applying to all commercial air transport departures. In this article, we explain who must comply, how…

France’s airport tax (Taxe d’Aéroport) applies to all departing passengers and cargo and varies by airport class. Here’s what business aviation operators need to know for 2025, including current rates,…

Effective April 10, 2025, U.S., Canadian, and Australian tourists will need a visa to enter Brazil. Crew members have been subject to visa requirements since July 2024. This marks the…

Portugal National Civil Aviation Authority (ANAC) has introduced a new carbon tax targeted primarily at business aviation, effective from July for aircraft with up to 19 seats for flights departing…

Navigating UK charter permit requirements can be complex. This comprehensive guide outlines everything operators need to know about UK CAA regulations, permit applications, cabotage restrictions, and avoiding "grey" charter operations…

As a result of BREXIT, at the end of 2022, the United Kingdom Civil Aviation Authority (UK CAA) no longer accepts European Union Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) Third Country Operator…

Italian charter permits and requirements vary based on aircraft registration, passenger capacity, and operational history. ENAC, the Italian Civil Aviation Authority, maintains strict regulations for documentation and permit processing. Learn…

Learn about the UK's Electronic Travel Authorization (ETA) scheme, its phased implementation, and how it will affect international business aviation travelers through 2025.

In 2020, Japan implemented mandatory luggage inspections for private jet passengers at six major airports. This 2025 update reveals that occasional inspections now occur at other airports nationwide, providing essential…

SENEAM fees are mandatory charges for operating within Mexican airspace or using airports outside normal hours. These navigation service fees are calculated based on wingspan and distance traveled, with strict…

Pre-clearance services at Shannon, Ireland (EINN) have been steadily enhanced over the years. With time involved to pre-clear now significantly reduced compared to a few years ago and just announced…