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FLIGHT SERVICES

We offer a variety of aviation services for pilots wishing to fly to The Bahamas, Caribbean, Central America, Mexico and South America.

APIS Filing

Airspace Fees

Overflight/Landing Permits

Aeronautical Planning

Ground Handling

U.S. CBP Overflight Exemptions

Charter Operating Permits

 
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ADVANCE PASSENGER INFORMATION SYSTEM (APIS)

The USA and other countries (Antigua, Argentina, Barbuda, Barbados, Canada, Colombia, Costa Rica, Dominica, Grenada, Guyana, Jamaica, St. Kitts, Mexico, Nevis, St. Lucia, St. Vincent, the Grenadines, Trinidad and Tobago) have moved forward with the implementation of the Advance Passenger Information System (APIS) requiring aircraft, crew and passenger information to be transmitted electronically to government authorities prior to departing or arriving in the country where APIS is required. Other countries are in the process of implementing APIS. We can take care of your APIS requirements for your next international trip and be sure that you are in compliance with regulations before you go. For details on Mexico APIS regulations and procedures, click here


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AIRSPACE FEES

Most countries -including the U.S.- charge for the use of their airspace and ATC services.

    • Some countries waive airspace fees if you land or depart from their country while others charge regardless of landing or departure point
    • Some countries send you an invoice, others don't
    • Methods, currency and ease of payment procedures vary widely
    • Unpaid airspace fees can accrue back tax and interest, growing over time
    • Aircraft can be denied entry into airspace or be detained upon arrival in a foreign country
    • Regulations and procedures vary and can change at any time
When purchasing a used aircraft, make sure that you are not also purchasing the unpaid airspace fee liabilities of that aircraft. Most foreign countries assess the debts to the aircraft, not the operator. With our Airspace Fees services, we determine what you owe and get it paid for you. For details on regulations and fees covering Mexican airspace click here

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OVERFLIGHT/LANDING PERMITS

If you need to get overflight or landing permits, we can obtain them for you:

    • Cuba overflight permits: Single trip or monthly blanket permit
    • Central America permits: Belize, Guatemala, Honduras, Nicaragua, Panama
    • South America permits: Bolivia, Chile, Colombia, Ecuador, Guyana, Peru, Suriname
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AERONAUTICAL PLANNING

This service is designed for pilots wishing to do their own local paperwork but would like guidance and assistance with the overall planning of the trip. With this service, we provide the pilot with the following assistance:

    • Review aircraft, crew and passenger documents
    • Define Airports Of Entry (AOE) that best fit your needs
    • Review preferred routes and applicable procedures
    • Obtain over-flight and landing permits, if needed. Additional processing and permit fees may apply
    • Verify fuel availability and pricing
    • Preflight briefing to review trip and emergency contact number
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GROUND HANDLING SERVICES

For the professional pilot or owner-pilot on a tight, demanding schedule that needs to be sure that things go off without a hitch, Ground Handling is the solution. By leveraging our international network of agents, we can provide you with an unsurpassed level of customized service and personal attention to ensure that you are in and out of the airport without delay. With our Ground Handling service we provide:

    • Airport selection, optimum routing and required overflight and landing permits
    • Filing and closing of international flight plans
    • International weather and NOTAM briefings
    • Local agent to meet the aircraft and process all local paperwork for aircraft, crew and passengers
    • Payment of all fees related to the trip (airspace, airport and government)
    • Arrange ground transportation, lodging and catering as requested
    • Arrange any special services if needed
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U.S. CUSTOMS and BORDER PROTECTION (CBP) SOUTHERN BORDER OVERFLIGHT EXEMPTION

The US Federal Code of Regulations 122.24 requires that aircraft arriving in the U.S. from points south of the border “shall land for Customs processing at the nearest designated airport to the border or coastline crossing point”. This requirement can result in unnecessary and expensive stops for General Aviation aircraft returning from Mexico, The Bahamas, Caribbean and other points south of the border. By obtaining a CBP one-time or 1-year Southern Border Overflight Exemption, you can fly directly to an airport with CBP present that is more convenient to your itinerary and final destination. We can assist with the prompt and correct filing for the exemption with the appropriate CBP port in advance of your next international flight.


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CHARTER OPERATING PERMITS

Foreign countries have their own unique regulations covering non-scheduled commercial traffic to/from their countries. Not having the right documentation and/or permits can result in fines, delays or worse. Be sure that you are in compliance before making your international trip by utilizing our Charter Operating Permits Service.

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