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The Top 3 Business Aviation Destinations from Europe

19/05/2015 by Aviation Times

Business aviation accounts for over $20 billion to the European economy and figures from the General Aviation Manufacturers Association (GAMA) indicate that there are 103,000 business aviation aircraft based in Europe. According to EBAA’s Annual Review 2014-2015, Business Aviation departures at top European airport such as Paris Le Bourget, Geneva, Nice, London Luton and Moscow are recovering since 2012. Indeed, it’s predicted by market experts that the next decade will see even more growth in business aviation in Europe than has been experienced in the most recent decade. This will be driven by driven by further large-scale globalization. Teterboro Airport, Hong Kong International and Dubai International airport, as well as being three of the most popular business destinations for air traffic leaving Europe, are also continental gateways to North and South America, Asia, the Middle East and Africa.

At only 19 km from Midtown Manhattan, Teterboro is the busiest general aviation airport in the New York Metropolitan area and the most frequently used port of entry and departure for European operators. Designed as a general aviation reliever airport, its function is to take care of the smaller and slower aircraft from the regional air traffic that would otherwise cause congestion at the area’s commercial airports. It does not accommodate scheduled carrier operations, and it doesn’t permit operations of any aircraft in excess of 100,000 pounds on any airport surface. With over 84,000 movements in 2014 compared to 4,350 recorded in Newark, Teterboro far outperforms any other airport in the area in terms of business aviation.

The outstanding business city and commercial hub in Asia is undeniably Hong Kong. Recent research found that 61 per cent of respondents in western economies see Hong Kong as the most important hub to do business on the continent. Local and regional businesses rely heavily on the efficient flow of passenger and cargo facilitated by HKIA.

The UAE is the Middle East’s top trading economy with modern infrastructure that provides fantastic connectivity for businesses worldwide. Dubai International Airport overtook London Heathrow as the world’s busiest international airport last year and ranks sixth globally measured by air cargo traffic. In 2014, more than 66 million people passed through its terminals, and it expects to record the highest footfall of any international airport by the end of this year.
UAS has compiled some important information on these critical hubs to provide a reliable business aviation resource. Also included is some advice about ground travel, accommodation and tourist attractions at these international hubs.

Teterboro Airport, New Jersey

• Teterboro Airport: TEB / KTEBChoose from the most used tags
• 1 NM SW of Teterboro NJ, USA
• N 40° 51.0′   W 74° 03.6′   Mag Var: 13.5°W
• Elevation: 8′
• Fuel: 100LL, Jet A
• Time Zone Info: Eastern Time GMT-5:00 uses DST

Operations at Teterboro

Private Flights

• An agent is needed for the request
• TSA Waiver authorization (if doing domestic stops) are required
• US customs Landing Rights, E-APIS filing

Non-Scheduled Commercial Flights

• An agent is needed for the request
• US DOT authorization requested in advance
• US Customs arrangement, E-APIS filing, and TSA Waiver authorization (if doing domestic stops) are required

Landing Permits

• An agent is needed to make a request
• US Customs landing rights required
• There are no Special Traffic Management Programsfor this airport
• A specific form is required for special flights
• There are no special restrictions on parking

Fuel Service

• UAS offer supply via truck/browser fuel delivery
• JET A1 readily available

Note:

• Any congestion is difficult to predict as variables such as weather and aircraft diversions can change things quickly
• If there is traffic congestion, the FAA will issue slot traffic management protocol
• Alternative routes will also be issued by the FAA

US Immigration at Teterboro

Passengers

• A passport required and all visitors must hold return/onward tickets.
• Any visitors who have visited Guinea, Liberia or Sierra Leone within the last 21 days must enter at Atlanta (ATL), Chicago (ORD), Newark (EWR), New York (JFK) or Washington (IAD) and will be subject to screening and medical checks upon arrival
• A visa is required
• All visitors are required to hold proof of sufficient funds to cover their stay
• All visitors must produce any documents required for their next destination

The following applies to those traveling under the US Visa Waiver Program:

Each passenger must hold own passport (incl. biometric Emergency/Temporary passport) and be traveling as a tourist, on business or in transit.  Passenger can make side trips to Canada, Mexico or Caribbean countries/islands, provided first entering the USA on a carrier participating in the VWP. There will be no time extension given based on any of these departures.

Crew

The same regulations apply for crew as regular passengers

Visa regulations for Airline Crews:

• A D visa is valid for entry of air crew arriving in the USA on a flight operated by their own company
• Such crew must be listed as “crew” on the arrival manifesto
• If air crew arrive on a flight of another carrier for the purpose of boarding a flight as a member of crew, they must have a valid C-1 visa
  A Form I-95 must be filled out on arrival

US Customs Rules
Note: making false statements to U.S. Customs Officers is punishable by law.

Information regarding regulations for the movement of fish, animals and foodstuffs, periods of quarantine, etc. should be obtained from the following:

US Bureau of Sport Fisheries and Wildlife, Washington, D.C. 20240

US Embassies or Consulates overseas

US Dept. of Agriculture, Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS), National Center for Import and Export, 4700 River Road, Unit 39; Riverdale, MD 20737

Please see http://www.aphis.usda.gov/

Baggage Clearance

• All baggage, regardless of next destination, is cleared at the first point of entry in the USA, this also applies to baggage of passengers making an international transfer.
• There is a special crew line available.

Airport Embarkation Tax

No airport tax is levied on passengers upon embarkation at the airport.

Currency Import and Export

Local currency (United States Dollar-USD) and foreign currencies: no restrictions, provided that arriving and departing passengers must report to US customs any money or other monetary instruments exceeding USD 10,000.

The importation of gold coins or small, non-commercial quantities of gold must be declared on arrival.

Ground Transport

Bus, Train and Taxi

Bus and train stops are located approximately a mile from the airport. To access these it’s necessary to speak with your FBO. Contact NJ Transit at +1-973-275-5555 or visit www.njtransit.com for details about its bus and rail service to Teterboro.

Car parking

As there is no central parking facility at Teterboro parking is handled by FBOs.

Accommodation

• The New York Hilton Midtown
• W New York, Times Square
• The Plaza Hotel
• Hyatt, Times Square
• The Waldorf Astoria

Tourist Attractions

The Statue of Liberty and Ellis Island

• New York City’s most recognizable landmark, the Statue of Liberty was a beacon for generations of immigrants who sought a better life in America. Ellis Island’s Immigration Museum provides a wonderful exploration of the port of entry for 12 million immigrants.

Central Park

• Located in the heart of Manhattan, it’s one of the world’s greatest urban open-spaces. Packed with walks, lakes, bridges and fields, Central Park spans over 800 acres.

Times Square

• The iconic billboard strewn crossroads at the centre of midtown, is famous for its appearance in movies and advertisements. Buzzing with pedestrians, taxis, buskers and vendors day and night, it’s also located close to Broadway.

NYC Museums

• New York is home to some of the most famous museums in the world. A particular section of Fifth Avenue with a distance of roughly a mile, is said to be one of the planet’s densest concentrations of culture.

Dubai International Airport

• OMDB – Dubai International Airport – DXB
• Dubai, UAE
• N 25° 15.2′ E 55° 21.9′   Mag Var: 1.4°E
• Elevation: 62′
• Fuel: 100LL, Jet A-1
• Time Zone Info: GMT+4:00 no DST

Operations to Dubai Int’l

Private Flights

• Overflight permits are not required
• A landing permit is required

Non-scheduled Commercial Flights

• Overflight permits are not required
• A landing permit is required

Fuel Service

• UAS offer supply via truck browser and hydrant fuel delivery
• JET A1 readily available

Immigration at Dubai

Non-EU citizens

A passport and a visa prior to arrival is required.

Visa Issuance:

• Holders of normal passports and a copy of pre-arranged visa can obtain a visa on arrival, provided their passport is valid at least six months on arrival.
• Pre-arranged visas must be deposited by the sponsor to the Immigration Authority and can be issued for either 96 hours, 14 or 30 days.
• Deportation on the same flight will follow if the sponsor or a representative is not present at the time of passenger’s arrival at the airport.
• E-visas can be obtained via ednrd.ae – these visas are valid for entry at any international airport of the UAE.
• Airlines can check the validity of an e-visa at the same site by clicking on the “Query DNRD APP” button.
• All visitors must hold documents to prove their next destination and have a sponsor in the UAE to cover their stay.
• Visitors not holding return/onward tickets could be refused entry.

EU Citizens

A passport and visa are required.

Visa Issuance:

• Holders of normal or emergency passports issued to EU citizens can obtain a visa on arrival for a maximum stay of 30 days, free of charge.
• E-visas can be obtained via ednrd.ae – these visas are valid for entry at any international airport of the UAE.
• Airlines can check the validity of an e-visa at the same site by clicking on the “Query DNRD APP” button.
• Visitors not holding return/onward tickets could be refused entry.

Customs at Dubai

Free import

• 400 cigarettes and cigars to a maximum value of AED 3,000 and 2 kilograms of tobacco (not applicable to snuffing or chewing tobacco)
• Perfumes or any other gifts provided for personal use, to a value of AED 3,000
• Alcoholic beverages: Abu Dhabi and Fujairah- 4 liters of any kind of alcohol for non-Muslim passengers; Dubai- 24 cans of beer or 4 liters of any other kind of alcohol; Sharjah- 2 liters of alcohol and one case of beer

Prohibited import

• Electronic cigarettes
• All fresh foods such as fruit, vegetables, dairy products, fish, seafood, meat and food stuffs from Japan with validity period of less than 2 weeks
• Foodstuffs, other than fresh foods, with validity exceeding 2 weeks is permitted, when accompanied by a Radiation Clearance Certificate issued by the Japanese Health Authorities

In Abu Dhabi and Fujairah:

• Fruits and vegetables from cholera infected areas, cultivated pearls

In Dubai and Sharjah:

• Uncooked, edible seafood, fruits and vegetables from cholera infected areas

Free export

• Proof of purchase is required for large amounts of cash, gold and jewelry.

Baggage Clearance

Baggage must be cleared at the first point of entry.

• If you are transiting through Dubai, baggage can be stored before customs clearance for up to 24 hours so you can leave the transit area, provided the baggage is interlined to the final destination.
• At Dubai airport baggage can also be stored by the handling agent (DNATA) for more than 24 hours. A fee of AED 10 per piece of baggage applies.
  Dubai airport also provides a service to passengers continuing their journey within 24 hours and holding separate tickets to final destination. This service provides baggage transfer on the passenger’s behalf, so they do not need to clear passport/customs control. A fee of AED 300 per passenger applies.

Airport Embarkation Tax

No airport tax is levied on passengers.

Currency

The local currency is United Arab Emirates Dirham (AED)

Import of local or foreign currency is allowed, however if this sum exceeds AED 100,000 (or an equivalent amount) it must be declared on arrival. No restrictions apply for exportation.

Ground Transport

Taxi

Dubai is well serviced by the Dubai Taxi Corporation. See the fare calculator on www.dubaitaxi.ae

Bus

There are bus stops at arrivals at Terminals 1, 2 and 3. Bus stations for intercity or inter-emirate travel are Al Ghubaiba and Union Square. There is also a Dubai Airport shuttle bus service available.

Metro

Departures from the Airport Terminal 1 Metro station ferry passengers to downtown Dubai in about twenty five minutes. Trains run from early morning to late night and a trip typically costs 5 AED.
Accommodation

• Park Hyatt
• Armani Hotel
• JW Marriott Marquis
• Meydan Hotel

Tourist Attractions

• At over 2,700 ft., the Burj Khalifa is the world’s tallest building tower and an outstanding engineering achievement. A visit to the highest point, located on level 124, offers breathtaking views of the city, day or night.

Dubai Creek

• The historical part of the city, this is a natural seawater inlet running through old town. Visitors can take a small water taxi to the Gold Souq or a cruise to Al Maktoum Bridge to view the old trading port and the dhows.

Burj Al Arab

• Perched on the water’s edge, the world’s only 7 star hotel and the most iconic image of Dubai, the Burj Al Arab is a must see.

The Dubai Fountains

• The world’s largest dancing fountain is located at the base of the Burj Khalifa, beside Dubai Mall. The amazing aspect of water shooting up to 500 ft. in the air and moving to some classic tunes makes this one of the most revisited attractions in the city.

Hong Kong International Airport

• Hong Kong, HKG / VHHH
• N 22° 18.5′   E113° 54.9′   Mag Var: 1.9°W
• Elevation: 28′
• Fuel: Jet A-1
• Time Zone Info: GMT+8:00 no DST

Operations to Hong Kong Int’l Airport

Private flights

• Overflight permits are not required
• A landing permit is required

Non Scheduled Commercial

• Overflight permits are not required
• A landing permit is required

Fuel Service

• VHHH UAS offer supply via truck fuel delivery
• JET A1 readily available

Registered airlines, air operators or agents can submit flight applications and supporting documents to Air Services and Safety Management Division of the Civil Aviation Department via the E-filing System. For more information, please see the Civil Aviation Authority’s website http://www.cad.gov.hk

Immigration at Hong Kong

• A passport is necessary for all entering Hong Kong
• Nationals of almost 170 countries can visit Hong Kong without a visa. The duration of this lasts between seven to 180 days.
• For more information please see Hong Kong Immigration’s website immd.gov.hk

Customs at Hong Kong

Import

Free import: for personal use only, for passengers of 18 years or older (holders of Hong Kong Identity Card must have spent 24 hours or longer outside Hong Kong):
– 19 cigarettes or 1 cigar or 25 grams of other manufactured tobacco;
– no limit for wine and liquor below 30% vol.
– 1 liter of alcoholic liquor above 30% vol.
– reasonable quantity of other items.
There is no limit on the amount of dutiable good for passengers in direct transit via Hong Kong.

For more information, see the Agriculture, Fisheries and Conservation Department, http://www.afcd.gov.hk/

Export

There is free export of reasonable quantities of tobacco products and alcoholic beverages.

Please note that crew members are not entitled to duty-free allowances.

Currency

There are no restrictions on the local currency (Hong Kong Dollar-HKD) or foreign currencies for import or export.

Baggage Clearance

All baggage is cleared at Hong Kong International Airport with the exemption of the baggage of transit passengers which can be labelled to the final destination provided the onward flight is within 24 hours.

Ground Transport

Bus

• The coach station at Terminal 2 provides 36 pick-up bays for coaches.
• The Airport Express Line gets visitors downtown in 24 minutes.
• Local tour coaches make over 700 daily trips from Hong Kong International Airport to downtown Hong Kong.
• Mainland Coaches make 550 daily trips between Hong Kong International and over 110 mainland cities and towns every day.

Trains

• The Airport Express takes passengers to Central in just 24 minutes.
• Quick and comfortable, trains depart at about 10-minute intervals from 05:54 to 23:28 and approximately 12-minute intervals from 23:28 to 00:48 daily.The cost is $100 HK.

Taxis 

Taxis are available from the Taxi Station located beside the left-hand ramp just outside the Arrivals Hall. Hong Kong taxis are color-coded according to the areas in which they operate.

• Red – these are urban taxis that serve all destinations throughout Hong Kong including the airport and excluding Tung Chung Road and roads in south Lantau.
• Green – these are New Territories (N.T.) taxis and serve only the New Territories and specific roads in Lantau.
• Blue- these are Lantau taxis serving all destinations in Lantau and the airport.

Accommodation

Hotel Coaches to major hotels in Hong Kong are available, simply enquire at the service counter inside the Coach Station at Terminal 2. Reservations and enquiries: +852 2738 9500 or call the Service Counter: +852 2186 6883

• Novotel City Gate
• Intercontinental Hong Kong
• Crowne Plaza
• Four Seasons Hotel

Tourist Attractions

Tin Hau Temple

• On the waterfront, this is the oldest and largest temples devoted to Tin Hau, Goddess of the sea. Located in Joss House Bay, Sai Kung, it was built in 1266. A must see.

The Harbor

• Traditionally a maritime base for pirates, a trading port and central point for fishing villages, Hong Kong is steeped in maritime history. The Harbor is the pivotal point of this cosmopolitan city’s history.

Tai O

• This is an ancient fishing village that retains its culture, history and charm. In its heyday it was an important port on the Pearl River Delta.

Hong Kong Maritime Museum

• Containing over 5,000 artefacts and over a dozen galleries of exhibitions covering every aspect of the city’s rich and diverse history.