China, Russia & the Stan /CIS Countries Tuesday, March 18, 2014 1:05 p.m. 2:35 p.m. MODERATED BY: PRESENTED BY: Nancy Pierce, Jeppesen Pat Dunn, Asia Corporate Jet Singapore Eric N. Wickfield, NetJets Lukas Kadlcik, Euro Jet International Operators Conference Tampa, FL March 17 20, 2014
STAN and CIS Countries 18 March 2014 01:05 p.m. 02:35 p.m. PRESENTED BY: Lukas Kadlcik OCC Manager Euro Jet International Operators Conference Tampa, FL March 17 20, 2014
OUTLINE Quick Geography Lesson STAN Countries CIS Countries Airport Specifics Good to Know Tips 3
QUICK GEOGRAPHY LESSON 4
GEOGRAPHY CLARIFICATION 5
STAN / CIS COUNTRIES Why even fly there? Emerging Markets Oil, Gas and Mineral Industries Tech Stops: Kazakhstan and Azerbaijan 6
STAN COUNTRIES stan = place of [Persian language] 7
FUN FACT 1,000,000 Akhal-Teke Horse Cessna Caravan 8
CIS COUNTRIES Commonwealth of Independent States 9
AIRPORT SPECIFICS 1. Permits / Traffic Rights / Clearance 2. Handling Services + Fuel 3. Visa + Import restrictions 4. Hotac + Transportation + Catering 10
AIRPORT SPECIFICS 1. Permits / Rights / Clearance 1.1. Entry / Exit FIR Points 1.2. Required Documents 1.3. Clearance Validity / Mandatory Updates 1.4. Restrictions 11
1.1. Entry / Exit FIR points 12
1.1. Entry / Exit FIR points 13
1.2. Required Documents All Countries Official Notice: 72 hours MANDATORY DOCUMENTS A) Air Operator Certificate with Operation Specification B) Aircraft Airworthiness Certificate C) Aircraft Registration D) Proof of Insurance (including any war risk clause) E) Radio Station License F) Noise Certificate G) Flight route / Cruising Speed / Level H) CREW details (with indication of nationality) I) PAX details (number and nationality) J) NAV equipment (FPL field 10) K) Consignor / Consignee details / Cargo details in case of cargo flight L) Power of Attorney for Kazakhstan (landing only) 14
1.3. Clearance Timeframe Kazakhstan 72hours Kyrgyzstan 72hours Azerbaijan 72hours Uzbekistan 24hours Turkmenistan 96hours Georgia 24hours Landing clearance via diplomatic channels only 15
1.4. Restrictions 16
1.4. Restrictions 17
1.4. Restrictions 18
AIRPORT SPECIFICS 2. Handling Services + Fuel 2.1. Kazakhstan 2.2. Azerbaijan 2.3. Others 19
2.1. Kazakhstan Refresher Map 20
2.1. Kazakhstan 21
2.1. Kazakhstan Bajkonur 22
2.1. Kazakhstan Astana Baiterek tower The Big Chupa Chups 23
2.1. Kazakhstan Almaty 24
2.1. Kazakhstan Almaty VIP Terminal 25
2.1. Kazakhstan ASTANA (IATA: TSE, ICAO: UACC) Advantage: Geographic location in the middle of Eurasia CAT IIIA Category of ICAO Standards (not available in any other airport in Central Asia) Brand of Jet Fuel used at TSE is TS-1, an equivalent of Jet A-1. The hydrant system capable to fuel a wide-body aircraft with 80 tons of Jet Fuel within 40 min Crash Fire Rescue: ICAO CAT IX Only Presidential and Private own Hangar = NOT available at all to outside customers 26
2.1. Kazakhstan ALMATY (IATA: ALA, ICAO: UAAA) UAAA accounts for half of PAX traffic and 68% of cargo traffic to Kazakhstan Major Central Asian Cargo Hub RWY 05L/23R is the longest in Central Asia (4,500m/14,764feets) Crash Fire Rescue: ICAO CAT IX VIP Terminal + Business Terminal + PAX Terminal GSE All Available 27
2.2. Azerbaijan Refresher Map 28
2.2. Azerbaijan Baku Flame towers 29
2.2. Azerbaijan BAKU (IATA: GYD, ICAO: UBBB) Two PAX Terminals / VIP Terminal - FBO and the Baku Cargo Terminal Cargo Terminal is one of the biggest in CIS. The Apron Area provides space for handling of 4 B747 or 4 An-124 Apron Access - Send request to authorities at least 8 days prior to arrival of crew to Baku (Include a passport copy and entry visa to Azerbaijan) 30
2.3. Others GEORGIA TBILISI (IATA: TBS, ICAO: UGTB) Located at the crossroads of Western Asia and Eastern Europe The most modern Western brand stores throughout TAJIKISTAN - DUSHANBE (IATA: DYU, ICAO: UTDD) Fuel shortage No hangar available General lounge/cip lounges/vvip lounge UZBEKISTAN TASHKENT ( IATA: TAS, ICAO: UTTT) Fuel shortage Arriving PAX frequently spend an average of two hours completing Customs and Immigration formalities 31
2.3. Others TBILISI, GEORGIA 32
2.3. Others DUSHANBE, TAJIKISTAN 33
2.3. Others TASHKENT, UZBEKISTAN 34
AIRPORT SPECIFICS 3. Gotcha to Avoid VISAS! 35
AIRPORT SPECIFICS 3. Gotcha to Avoid VISAS! Kazakhstan o GENDEC 72 hours without Visa o PAX need Visa before arrival if the aircraft will stay overnight o Short Techstop = No Visa and Customs required o Positioning crew need Visa STRICTLY before arrival. Not possible to obtain upon arrival Kyrgyzstan / Tajikistan o Very Visa Friendly Countries- Most Countries Do Not Need One, Including The United States 36
AIRPORT SPECIFICS 3. Gotcha to Avoid VISAS! Azerbaijan o o o Only Turkish and Israeli Citizens are allowed to obtain Visas on arrival. All other Nationalities have to get their Visas prior to arrival Citizens of Russia are allowed to stay in the territory of Azerbaijan for 90 days without Visa Crew can stay on GENDEC 72 hours without Visa. Crew also can depart on commercial airline but cannot arrive on commercial airline without a Visa Georgia o Visa for crew not required for 72 hours and being on GENDEC 37
AIRPORT SPECIFICS 3. Gotcha to Avoid VISAS! UZBEKISTAN Crew Visa not required for quick turn around, only if crew leaves airport Crew passport copies required 2-3 days prior to arrival in order to get an official invitation letter from the Uzbekistan Ministry of Foreign Affairs Crew should have letter before departure from Europe and Visa will be obtained upon arrival (Visa cost for USA crew member is 300USD) Crew members arriving in the Republic of Uzbekistan on commercial flights should obtain the entry Visas in at the Embassy or their local Consulate of Uzbekistan Passengers need Visa before arrival to Uzbekistan. It is not possible to arrange Visa upon arrival 38
AIRPORT SPECIFICS 3. Import Restrictions Free import by persons of 18 years and older of: o 200 cigarettes or 50 cigars or 200 grams of tobacco products o 3 liters of alcoholic beverages or wine o Reasonable quantity of perfume for personal use o Goods up to an amount of $ 2,050.- for personal use only and weighing less than 50kg o Foreign currencies: No Restrictions. However, amounts exceeding $ 10,000.- must be declared to customs 39
AIRPORT SPECIFICS 4. Hotac + Transportation + Catering Availability Rates Standards Safety 40
GOOD TO KNOW TIPS Plan In Advance Always Use Approved Service Providers Make Sure To Check All NOTAM And Airport Conditions Check Visa Requirements Well In Advance Do Not Argue With An Immigration Authorities! 41
Cheers! Hа здоро вье! WARNING: Stores May Sell Vodka Cheaper Than Bottled Water! 42
PRESENTED BY: Lukas Kadlcik OCC Manager Euro Jet Cell: +420 736 103 529 Tel: +420 235 002 440 Email: lukask@eurojet-service.com International Operators Conference Tampa, FL March 17 20, 2014