Tag / US
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Process simplified for Border Overflight Exemptions
Recent changes mean that Border Overflight Exemptions are now more straight-forward in two key ways: Everything has been centralized! Before, operators had to apply for their BOE’s from CBP offices at individual…
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Flying to the Superb Owl?
So you’re heading to watch some sports games in Minnesota. We’ve got to be careful to not call it a certain thing, so we’ve taken to calling it the Superb Owl. If…
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Turkey suspends US Visas
Effective immediately Turkey has suspended all Visa services to US citizens. This includes both physical Visa and E-Visa. Any visa granted before 08OCT will stand until expiry of validity date. Any visa…
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Immediate US Visa ban on 7 countries – Aircrew also
KZZZ/USA Now in force, is an immediate ban on US visas (and therefore US travel) for citizens from 7 countries: Iraq, Iran, Syria, Yemen, Sudan, Somalia and Libya. This is distinct from the…
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US Entry requirements updated
The US has updated entry processing through ESTA (the online visa system for countries using the Visa Waiver Program). The system now reflects the designation of Somalia, Libya and Yemen as countries…
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US and Canada may lose EU visa right
The European Commission published warning on 12APR that visa-free travel by US and Canadian citizens to Europe is at risk, due to the lack of a full reciprocal arrangement for EU citizens. The…
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Midweek Briefing: High Seas Airspace, Canada New Entry Rules
High Seas Airspace – near misses 16MAR The Baltic Sea (Scandinavia) is seeing an alarming rise in traffic proximity events, and ICAO has issued guidance to operators with background and information. Military flights operating…
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Midweek Briefing: Australia Airport Workers Strike, ICAO Toughens Aircraft Tracking
Australia Airport Workers Strike 09MAR The Community and Public Sector Union (CSPU) announced the possibility of a strike during the week of 21 March, as well as three weeks of rolling airport strikes by…
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Midweek Briefing: Residual Disinsection for Italy, New Moscow Airport
Italy now requiring Residual Disinsection 17FEB In light of the spreading global coverage of Zika Virus cases, countries are rapidly changing rules related to Quarantine and Health. Italy is now requiring residual aircraft disinsection for every aircraft…
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Midweek Briefing: Mexico Volcano Eruption, Atlantic MNPS is over… Introducing HLA
Mexico Volcano Eruption 29JAN Popocatepetl Volcano, which is 55 kilometres southeast of Mexico City, had its last major eruption in 2000; it erupted on Tuesday this week affecting flight operations at MMPB/Puebla, and with the…
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Monday Briefing: Your Attention Please, US Airport Disruptions
Your Attention Please 18JAN As we reach 25,000 readers, your help is requested. We want to make sure we’re delivering the best bulletin to you, so if you have a few moments, please answer 3 questions. You’ll receive…
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Monday Briefing: Kenya concerns, Serbia flooding
19MAY Operators have cancelled flights to HKMO/Mombassa amid increasing terrorist concerns in the north-east of Kenya; some have repatriated tourists mid-stay. The US Embassy is reducing staff numbers. 19MAY Catastrophic flooding in…
