BALKAN REGION Wednesday, 23 March 2016 3:45 p.m. 5:00 p.m. PRESENTED BY: Lukas Kadlcik OCC Manager Euro Jet International Operators Conference San Diego, CA March 21 24, 2016
OUTLINE Cultural Comparison Balkan Region Introduction Former Yugoslavia Introduction Flight Planning to the Balkans Airport Specifics (Around-The-World/Tivat) Tech Stops Know Before You Go Tips 2
Quick Cultural Comparison: California vs. Czech Republic 3
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IOC in Prague next year? 12
BALKAN REGION Why Even Fly There? Business Emerging Markets Tourism Undiscovered Breathtaking Places Tech Stops: Bulgaria and Romania 13
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BALKAN REGION Why Even Fly There? Business Emerging Markets Tourism Undiscovered Breathtaking Places Tech Stops: Bulgaria and Romania 15
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BALKAN REGION Why Even Fly There? Business Emerging Markets Tourism Undiscovered Breathtaking Places Tech Stops: Bulgaria and Romania 17
Balkan Region Tech Stops Map 18
BALKAN REGION 19
TRIVIA QUESTION 1 When did Yugoslavia split into 6 countries? A)1991 B)1992 C)1997 D)1989 20
TRIVIA QUESTION 1 When did Yugoslavia split into 6 countries? A)1991 B)1992 C)1997 D)1989 21
FORMER YUGOSLAVIA The Troubled Balkan Region One Country Until 1992 After 1992 Diverse Countries Strong Religious and Ethnic Differences Led to Serious Conflicts and War 22
Impact Refugee Crisis Heavily Reported News Item Limited Effect on Private Aviation Movement By Land or Sea 23
FLIGHT PLANNING TO THE BALKANS Permits + Traffic Rights + Clearance Handling Services + Fuel Visa + Import Restrictions Hotac + Transportation + Catering 24
FLIGHT PLANNING TO THE BALKANS 1. Permits / Traffic Rights / Clearance 1.1. Required Documents 1.2. Clearance Validity / Mandatory Updates 1.3. Restrictions 25
1.1. Required Documents All Countries PART 91 TRAFFIC RIGHTS NOT REQUIRED: BOSNIA AND HERZEGOVINA CROATIA MONTENEGRO ROMANIA SERBIA SLOVENIA 26
1.1. Required Documents All Countries PART 91 TRAFFIC RIGHTS IS REQUIRED: MACEDONIA KOSOVO ALBANIA BULGARIA Source: AIP 27
1.1. Required Documents All Countries PART 135 TRAFFIC RIGHTS PERMIT IS REQUIRED EXCEPT FOR: SLOVENIA Aircrafts with MTOW less than 12,000kg CROATIA Aircraft with less than 10 seats ROMANIA Only if Technical Stop BOSNIA AND HERZEGOVINA (BIH) Aircraft with less than 10 seats 28
1.1. Required Documents All Countries Official Notice: 72 hours (exception can always be made) MANDATORY DOCUMENTS LANDING PERMIT 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) Consignor / Consignee details / Cargo details (in case of cargo flight) G) Noise Certificate For Albania Pilot and Medical Licenses are Mandatory No Power of Attorney Required Source: AIP 29
1.2. Clearance Time Frame Romania Bulgaria Montenegro Croatia Slovenia Albania Serbia Kosovo 30
1.1. Required Documents Croatia / Bulgaria / Romania / Slovenia Third Country Operator = TCO FAA AC91-84 Part 91 No AOC / ACC Private Flight Part 135/121 AOC / ACC Charter / Commercial Flight Nothing To Do EASA Safety Authorization Required Deadline November 26, 2016 31
1.3. Restrictions ICAO BKPR x LYPR 32
AIRPORT SPECIFICS 2. Handling Services + Fuel 2.1. Serbia 2.2. Montenegro 2.3. Bosnia and Herzegovina 2.4. Macedonia 2.5. Other Key Locations 33
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2.1. Serbia Airport Specifics BELGRADE (IATA: BEG, ICAO: LYBE) Fastest Growing Airport in the Region, 4.6 Million Passengers in 2015 VIP Terminal Located in Main Terminal with Separate Entrance VIP Terminal Available 0700 2100 / 7 Days Week Main Terminal Mandatory if Outside Operating Hours When diplomatic flight is scheduled VIP Terminal can t be used for General aviation 39
2.1. Serbia Airport Specifics BELGRADE (IATA: BEG, ICAO: LYBE) VIP Lounge Request Must Be Sent in Serbian language Request Sent to Police & Customs Authorities Be Prepared for Parking Issues Fuel Available: JET A-1 and AVGAS 40
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2.2. Montenegro Airport Specifics TIVAT (IATA: TIV, ICAO: LYTV), Gate of the Adriatic IOC Around The World Trip 2016 80% of Tivat Flights are Summer Tourist Traffic No Private Vehicles Allowed on Apron Exceptions are Ambulance or Diplomatic Flights Very Limited Parking During Summer Season 44
2.2. Montenegro Tivat Euro Jet Lounge 45
2.2. Montenegro Airport Specifics TIVAT (IATA: TIV, ICAO: LYTV), Gate of the Adriatic NO LIGHTING! Airport Operates SUNRISE till SUNSET No Extensions Possible Fuel: JET A-1 and AVGAS NO De-icing Facilities NO Hangar space 46
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2.3. BOSNIA AND HERZEGOVINA (BIH) 49
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2.3. Bosnia and Herzegovina Airport Specifics 52
2.3. Bosnia and Herzegovina Airport Specifics SARAJEVO (IATA: SJJ, ICAO: LQSA) VIP Terminal inside Main Terminal Building No Parking Issues No Private Vehicles Allowed on the Apron Exceptions Are Ambulance or Diplomatic Flights Operating hours: Monday-Sunday-0600-2200 local Deicing Available 53
2.4. MACEDONIA 54
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2.4. Macedonia Airport Specifics SKOPJE (IATA: SKP, ICAO: LWSK) Slots required No Oxygen Available No Parking Issues Operating hours: H24 De-icing Available 58
TRIVIA QUESTION 2 This Muslim country in the Balkans is one of the most pro-american countries in the world because President Woodrow Wilson in 1919 kept it united at Versailles. When President Bush visited in 2007, he was treated like a rock star. What country is this? 59
TRIVIA QUESTION 2 A) ROMANIA B) MACEDONIA C) ALBANIA D) BULGARIA E) BOSNIA AND HERZEGOVINA 60
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2.5. Others ALBANIA TIRANA (IATA: TIA, ICAO: LATI) 24 Hour Airport VIP Lounge Only for Diplomatic Flights No Water Service Available JET A-1 and AVGAS Available CROATIA DUBROVNIK (IATA: DBV, ICAO: LDDU) 11 parking positions Good Alternate for Tivat - (1 Hour Drive) Longest Runway in Croatia 10,827 feet 62
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TRIVIA QUESTION 3 What famous American Building is build out of limestone from Croatia? A) US Capitol Building B) Trump Towers C) The Pentagon D) The White House E) The Grand Ole Opry 64
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Balkan Region Tech Stops Map Refresh 67
2.5. Other Key Locations BULGARIA SOFIA (IATA: SOF, ICAO: LBSF) Operates 24 Hours a Day Slots Required No Parking Issues Terminal One Used for General Aviation Passengers GENDEC is Mandatory 68
2.5. Other Key Locations BULGARIA BURGAS (IATA: BOJ, ICAO: LBBG) Seaside City Popular Military Tech Stop Operates 24 Hours a Day No Slots Required No Parking Issues Terminal One Used for General Aviation Passengers Fire Category 8 69
2.5. Other Key Locations ROMANIA BUCHAREST OTOPENI (IATA: OTP, ICAO: LROP) Can Refuel with Passengers On Board Airport is 24 Hours No Parking issues Bucharest Airport for Commercial Traffic Fire Category 9 70
2.5. Other Key Locations ROMANIA BUCHAREST BANEASA (IATA: BBU, ICAO: LRBS) Can Refuel with Passengers On Board Airport is 24 Hours No Parking issues Bucharest Airport for Business and Charter Traffic New General Aviation Terminal Night / Noise Restrictions from 1900z - 0300z Restrictions Apply for Aircraft 71
2.5. Other Key Locations ROMANIA CONSTANTA MIHAIL KOGALNICEANU (IATA: CND, ICAO: LRCK) Airport is 24 Hours GA Passengers must use VIP Lounge No Parking issues Oxygen not available Military base 72
FLIGHT PLANING TO BALKANS Hotac + Transportation + Catering Availability Rates Standards Safety 73
FLIGHT PLANNING TO BALKANS Gotcha to Avoid VISAS! 74
Gotcha to Avoid VISAS! IN GENERAL CREW: For the countries of EU it is not necessary to have Visa, for the non EU countries, if the crew have Schengen / USA / UK Visa, they can stay one week; Positioning crew: Schengen / USA / UK Visa will be accepted also for departure on commercial airline flight, otherwise they need Visa for departure. PASSENGERS: Nationals of any country may visit Montenegro without a Visa for up to 30 days if they hold a visa issued either by Ireland, a Schengen Area member state, the United Kingdom or the United States or if they are permanent residents of those countries. 75
KNOW BEFORE YOU GO 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 Immigration Authorities! 76
IMPORT RESTRICTIONS Free import: 200 Cigarettes or 50 Cigars or 250 Grams of Tobacco 1 Litre of Wine and 1 Litre of Spirits 1/4 Litre of Eau de Cologne and a Reasonable Quantity of Perfume 77
TRIVIA QUESTION 4 What is the Most Popular Drink in the Balkan Region? A) Pina Colada B) Pilsner Urquell C) Rakija Fruit Brandy D) Bulgarian King Beer E) Vodka Shaken not Stirred 78
TRIVIA QUESTION 4 What is the Most Popular Drink in the Balkan Region? A) Pina Colada B) Pilsner Urquell C) Rakija Fruit Brandy D) Bulgarian King Beer E) Vodka Shaken not Stirred 79
Živjeli! Живели! Noroc! Наздраве! CHEERS! 80
PRESENTED BY: Lukas Kadlcik OCC Manager Euro Jet Cell: +420 736 103 529 Tel: +420 235 002 440 Email: lukask@eurojet-service.com