Business Aviation Insider
March/April 2025
The 2025 International Issue of Business Aviation Insider includes fresh insight from experienced global pilots and international mission specialists about reducing risks when flying near conflict zones, information about mitigating inflight contrails and guidance on how to survive overseas AOG emergencies.
Features
Elevating Safety While Flying Near Conflict Zones
The challenges of safely navigating around conflict zones seem to be increasing every day for international operators looking to conduct business in disrupted or unstable parts of the world, particularly in places such as Eastern Europe and the Middle East.
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A Survivor’s Guide to Overseas AOG Emergencies
When it comes to successfully dealing with an aircraft-on-ground emergency far from home, maintainers who’ve been there and done that more than once share pro tips on planning, logistics, sourcing parts, finding reliable facilities and obtaining expertise.
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Business Aviation and the Contrail Conundrum
Business aircraft operators are generally quite aware of the issues with contrails and many say they want to do their part to prevent them, but significant hurdles remain.
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Central States Industrial Shows How Bizav Makes Everyone’s Job Easier
With much of its customer base located in small, rural communities far from commercial airports, CSI maximizes the power of aviation for in-person sales calls, as well as service visits for inspections and preventative maintenance.
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Bizav Safety Experts Share Tips on Preventing Runway Incursions
With aviation safety under a microscope in the wake of several accidents, a veteran air traffic controller and an expert on airport infrastructure share potentially lifesaving tips on runway safety and best practices.
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Pilot, OEM Share Best Practices to Fight GPS Spoofing Attacks
An experienced business aircraft operator and an avionics expert offer effective strategies on how to identify and successfully mitigate GPS interference during international flights.
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Experts Provide Updated Guidance for Operators Flying to Mexico
Operators flying to Mexico should be aware of the latest requirements for passenger entry, various landing permits and other necessary documents.
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What Bizav Operators Should Know Before Flying to Canada
Make sure you’re up to date on requirements for business aviation flights into Canada. Here are a few key tips and important things to keep in mind.
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Proven Tips for Landing Your First AMT Job
Finding that first job as a professional aviation maintenance technician is a challenge that may feel exceptionally daunting. Industry veterans share their secrets to success.
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Brewery Entrepreneurs Channel Passion for Aviation Into Pilot Scholarships
Colorado friends have transformed their love for flying and craft brewing into a business that funds scholarships to help student pilots achieve their dreams.
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Departments
President’s Perspective
Global Representation for a Global Industry
Business aviation’s quickly changing international operating landscape requires effective advocacy not just in the U.S., but in political capitals around the world. NBAA is working to ensure your voice is being heard.
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Flight Bag
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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Capital View
House Aerospace Leader Optimistic About Tax Changes
Hailing from the Air Capital of the World, House Aerospace Caucus Co-Chair Rep. Ron Estes, R-KS-4 weighs in on bonus depreciation on the purchase of aircraft, the future of advanced air mobility and how to strengthen the nation's aviation workforce.
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Regional Representation
Local/Regional Groups Open Doors to Smooth International Flights
Find out how local and regional business aviation groups are effectively engaging with U.S. Customs and Border Protection by partnering with NBAA and leveraging the collection of data.
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Regulatory Hot Topics
Operators Must Ensure Compliance With API/PNR Requirements
Many countries are bolstering aviation security and launching new programs to identify those crossing their borders. To avoid problems, operators should familiarize themselves with differing advance passenger information (API) and passenger name record (PNR) procedures, as well as any new passenger regulations.
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Pro Tips
Managers: Beware of ‘Doing It In-House’ for International Trips
Many business aviation flight departments handle international trip planning in-house to reduce costs. Although “do it yourself” planning is certainly possible, operators should be careful to research all the complex and peripheral details. Otherwise, your international business trip could turn out badly.
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Operations
Dispatch: Experts Share Updates to CBP Visa Waiver Program
U.S. Customs and Border Protection's VWP offers flexibility and convenience for citizens of participating countries. Business aircraft operators that frequently transport these citizens are encouraged to become signatory carriers.
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Operations
Flight Crews: Be Aware of NAT Clearance Changes
During the recent 2025 NBAA International Operators Conference, business aircraft pilots received updates about best practices for flying over the North Atlantic, the world’s busiest oceanic airspace.
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Member Central
Earn Your Scheduler Certificate at Your Pace
NBAA’s Business Aircraft Scheduler Certificate, an online, on-demand course, is perfect for entry- to mid-level schedulers or anyone seeking to gain the specific business aviation scheduling skills and knowledge employers are looking for.
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New Horizons
Gulfstream Sustainability Chief Confident About Bizav Progress
Smitha Hariharan, vice president and chief sustainability officer at Gulfstream Aerospace, is optimistic about the business aviation industry’s potential to become more sustainable
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