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

paularanha@gmail.com

(242) 427-8888