International Operations
International News by Region
View international operations news and information for eight different regions of the globe.
- Region I - North America (NAM)
- Region II - Caribbean (CAR)
- Region III - South America (SAM)
- Region IV - North Atlantic (NAT)
- Region V - Europe (EUR)
- Region VI - Africa (AFI)
- Region VII - Middle East / Asia (MID)
- Region VIII - Pacific (PAC)
The FAA recently released a Safety Alert for Operators (SAFO) that addresses large height deviations (LHD) in oceanic airspace. A worldwide monitoring program by air traffic agencies shows that for various reasons, with the most common being pilot errors, LHD's "…present a potential hazard to continuous operational safety in the airspace. A majority of crew-related errors center on misinterpretation/application of the Conditional Clearances," according to the alert. Members, log in to read more about LHD causes and prevention (39.5 KB, PDF)
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Customs and Regulatory Issues
In-depth resources on topics such as: United States and Canadian Customs regulations, including the Advance Passenger Information System (APIS); Cabotage restrictions; and International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO) guidance of interest for all international operators.
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Oceanic Flight Information
Resources for planning and conducting flight operations in oceanic airspace including the North Atlantic, Pacific, and Caribbean.
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Volcanic Information
Resources for locating information about volcanic activity that is relevant to flight operations.
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International Feedback Database
Valuable reports on operational issues, facilitation, and local accommodations for business aircraft operations around the world.
Search the database. | Submit a feedback report.
NAT Resources for U.S. Operators
This resource document consolidates U.S. and International guidance for U.S. operators on a single website. View resource.
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International Feedback Database
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NBAA International Operations Committee
The International Operators Committee aids Member Companies in the facilitation of their international flight operations. The Committee presents a strong and knowledgeable voice in international aviation affairs through liaison with the International Business Aviation Council, Ltd. (IBAC) and other international aviation organizations.
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NBAA International Operators Conference
The International Operators Conference outlines the best practices for flight departments providing international transportation for their passengers. The Conference provides four days of intense education sessions designed to help flight departments fly safely, securely, efficiently and legally.
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International Business Aviation Council (IBAC)
The non-profit, non-governmental association which represents, promotes and protects the interests of business aviation in international policy and regulatory venues. IBAC also administers the Aircrew Identification Card, which identifies crew members of business aircraft so that international flights may be cleared more expeditiously.
