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Resources: International Operations

For those who fly globally for business, NBAA offers resources and news, including updates on ever-changing requirements and more.
nbaa.org/intl

NBAA Customs Checklists

To help business aircraft operators meet domestic and international customs
requirements, NBAA’s Domestic Operations Committee created a resource to provide operators with a guide to some of the most common logistical considerations involved in international flight. This resource contains customs checklists for inbound and outbound flights, as well as considerations for customs and international operations.
nbaa.org/customs-checklists

Safety Assessment of Foreign Aircraft

U.S.-registered business aircraft flying in Europe are subject to Safety Assessment of Foreign Aircraft (SAFA) inspections when operating in European Union member states. To ensure a successful inspection, NBAA recommends operators review the rules and procedures for SAFA compliance.
nbaa.org/safa

Oceanic Flight Information

For those conducting flight operations in oceanic airspace, NBAA’s resources include guidance for operating in the North Atlantic, West Atlantic, Gulf of Mexico and Pacific.
nbaa.org/oceanic

Security Risk Assessment for Business Aviation

This security risk assessment process, developed and produced by the NBAA Security Council, provides a simple product for assessing risk in a variety of business aviation-related areas. It covers all aspects of aviation operations, from damage to assets and threats to personnel to identification and documentation vulnerabilities and public relations exposure.
nbaa.org/securitymatrix

New Resources

NBAA Federal Excise Taxes Guide

Updated in December 2023 to reflect the tax rates for calendar year 2024, the guide provides the latest information on how federal excise taxes (FET) apply to business aircraft activity, including details on how FET applies to commercial air transportation of passengers.
nbaa.org/fet

Departure/Arrival Runway Safety Briefing Card

This checklist consolidates critical threats, considerations and planning points in a one-page format ready for use on the flight deck.
nbaa.org/runway-briefing

3% fewer business jet and turboprop flights worldwide in 2023, compared to 2022. Source: WingX

By the Numbers: Global Business Jet/Turboprop Flights in 2023

Annual departures of business jets and turboprops in North America and Europe dipped in 2023, while all other regions showed significant increases.

By the Numbers: Global Business Jet/Turboprop Flights in 2023

May/June 2025

Resources: Enhancing and Improving Safety

Because safety is a core value of NBAA’s mission, the association offers numerous proven and effective resources for maintaining safe operations.
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March/April 2025

Resources: International Operations

For operators who fly globally for business, NBAA offers resources and news, including critical updates about ever-changing requirements and more.
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Jan/Feb 2025

Resources: Workforce Development

NBAA offers many programs and other resources to help industry professionals meet workforce challenges – both now and in the future.
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Student Edition 2024/2025

Flight Bag: Why Choose Business Aviation?

Scan these quick facts about possible jobs and your path to business aviation.
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