Flying Adventures in Paradise –Mexico, Central America & Caribbean
Nations Regional Overview
Presented By: Caterina Taylor, Jetex Flight Support (Moderator)
Paul Francis Aranha, Trans Island Airways
Gordon Macari, Jetex Flight Support
Manuel RomeroVargas, Manny Aviation Services
Tuesday, March 22, 2016 | 1100 – 1200
International Operators Conference | San Diego, CA | March 21 – 24, 2016
Flying Adventures in Paradise –Caribbean Nations Overview
Presented by:
Paul Aranha, Trans Island Airways
Tuesday, March 22, 2016 | 1100 – 1200
International Operators Conference | San Diego, CA | March 21 – 24, 2016
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SBGL – MUHA – MZBZ – MMPR – PHLI
Caribbean…
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Pilots of The Caribbean
• Special considerations for handling arrangements
• To APIS or not to APIS
• Part 135 FAOC considerations
• When, where and how
• Cuba
All Very Similar with Key Differences
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What to Know Before You Go
• Quality differs from island to island
• Busy season from November – April
– Christmas, New Years Eve and Easter
• Little competition leads to higher prices
• Special fuel considerations
– Availability
– Quality
– Wait time
Ground Handling
Wouldn't it be Cool If…
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Last Minute Curveballs from Passengers
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CARICOM APIS
• 20 member states
• Four (4) require APIS submission
– Jamaica
– St. Kitts and Nevis
– Barbados
– Trinidad and Tobago
• Pax info requirements similar to US
• Should be submitted 24h prior
To File or Not To File
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Foreign Air Operators Certificate
• Where do I start
• Can actually be pleasant
• ICAO requirement
• What is Cabotage?
• Where to find regulations?
Dealing with Foreign Feds
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When, Where and How
Birds of a Feather…
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When, Where and How
• Start planning early
• Look into Customs times, changes and fee structures
• Each Island has a different attitude
• Hotel, transportation and meal considerations
• Catering hurdles
• Passenger expectations
Pre-Planning Tips
Leg 1:
SBGL to
MUHA
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Sources: Honeywell Global Data Center
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Cuba
• Overflight and landing permit considerations
• Taxes and fees
• Ground Handling
• Passenger requirements
• Cuban “Cabotage”
• Commercial Operations Vs. Private
Operations
• U.S. Regulations affecting Cuba
Lets Go Before The Americans Arrive!
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Cuba for the American Operator
• No BIS or OFAC License required provided
pax are Authorized Travelers
• No Temporary Sojourn License required
• Must be for 1 of 12 approved purposes
• Crew can stay for no longer than 7 days
• U.S. approved airports 22 and counting
• Handler needed
What You Need… As of Last Week
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Cuba for the American Operator
• Family visits
• Official business of the U.S. government, foreign governments and certain
intergovernmental organizations
• Journalistic activity
• Professional research and professional meetings
• Educational activities
• Religious activities
• Humanitarian projects
12 Approved Travel Reasons
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Cuba for the American Operator
• Public performances, clinics, workshops, athletic and other competitions and
exhibitions
• Support for the Cuban people
• Activities of private foundations or research or educational institutes
• Exportation, importation or transmission of information or information materials
• Certain export transactions that may be considered for authorization under
existing regulations and guidelines
12 Approved Travel Reasons
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Cuba for the American Operator
• KATL
• KAUS
• KBWI
• KORD
• KDFW
• KFLL
• KIAH
Approved US Airports for Cuba Trips
• KMCO
• KOBI
• KPIT
• TJSJ
• KRSW
• KTPA
• KIAD
• KJFK
• KLAX
• KEYW
• KMIA
• KMSP
• KOAK
• KMSY
Trivia Question
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For a Flight Crew’s First Landing in Tortola What Must Happen?
Trivia Question
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Normans Cay has What Type of Plane Crashed in its Waters?
Presenter:
Paul Aranha, President
Trans Island Airways
(242) 427-8888
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