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China, Russia & the

“Stan”/CIS Countries

MODERATED BY: Nancy Pierce, Jeppesen

PRESENTED BY: Pat Dunn, Asia Corporate Jet Singapore

Eric N. Wickfield, NetJets

Lukas Kadlcik, Euro Jet

International Operators Conference | Tampa, FL | March 17 – 20, 2014

Tuesday, March 18, 2014 | 1:05 p.m. – 2:35 p.m.


“STAN“ and CIS Countries 18 March 2014 | 01:05 p.m. – 02:35 p.m.

PRESENTED BY:

Lukas Kadlcik

OCC Manager Euro Jet

OUTLINE

• Quick Geography Lesson

• STAN Countries

• CIS Countries

• Airport Specifics

• “Good to Know“ Tips

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QUICK GEOGRAPHY LESSON

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GEOGRAPHY CLARIFICATION

STAN / CIS COUNTRIES

• Emerging Markets

• Oil, Gas and Mineral Industries

• Tech Stops: Kazakhstan and Azerbaijan

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Why even fly there?

STAN COUNTRIES

“stan“ = “place of“ [Persian language]

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Akhal-Teke Horse

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FUN FACT

Cessna Caravan

1,000,000

CIS COUNTRIES

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Commonwealth of Independent States

AIRPORT SPECIFICS

1. Permits / Traffic Rights / Clearance

2. Handling Services + Fuel

3. Visa + Import restrictions

4. Hotac + Transportation + Catering

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AIRPORT SPECIFICS

1.1. Entry / Exit FIR Points

1.2. Required Documents

1.3. Clearance Validity / Mandatory Updates

1.4. Restrictions

1. Permits / Rights / Clearance

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1.1. Entry / Exit FIR points

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1.1. Entry / Exit FIR points

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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)

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1.3. Clearance Timeframe

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• Kazakhstan 72hours

• Kyrgyzstan 72hours

• Azerbaijan 72hours

• Uzbekistan 24hours

• Turkmenistan 96hours

• Georgia 24hours

Landing clearance via diplomatic channels only

1.4. Restrictions

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1.4. Restrictions

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1.4. Restrictions

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AIRPORT SPECIFICS

2.1. Kazakhstan

2.2. Azerbaijan

2.3. Others

2. Handling Services + Fuel

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2.1. Kazakhstan Refresher Map

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2.1. Kazakhstan

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2.1. Kazakhstan

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Bajkonur

2.1. Kazakhstan

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Astana – Baiterek tower – “The Big Chupa Chups”

2.1. Kazakhstan

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Almaty

2.1. Kazakhstan

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Almaty – VIP Terminal

2.1. Kazakhstan

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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

2.1. Kazakhstan

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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

2.2. Azerbaijan Refresher Map

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2.2. Azerbaijan

Baku – Flame towers

2.2. Azerbaijan

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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)

2.3. Others

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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

2.3. Others

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TBILISI, GEORGIA

2.3. Others

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DUSHANBE, TAJIKISTAN

2.3. Others

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TASHKENT, UZBEKISTAN

AIRPORT SPECIFICS

3. “Gotcha” to Avoid – VISAS!

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AIRPORT SPECIFICS


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• 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

AIRPORT SPECIFICS


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Azerbaijan

o Only Turkish and Israeli Citizens are allowed to obtain Visas on

arrival. All other Nationalities have to get their Visas prior to arrival

o Citizens of Russia are allowed to stay in the territory of Azerbaijan

for 90 days without Visa

o 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

AIRPORT SPECIFICS


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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

AIRPORT SPECIFICS

3. Import Restrictions

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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

AIRPORT SPECIFICS

4. Hotac + Transportation + Catering

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• Availability

• Rates

• Standards

• Safety

“GOOD TO KNOW“ TIPS

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• 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!

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Cheers!

Hа здоро́вье!

WARNING: Stores May Sell Vodka Cheaper Than Bottled Water!


PRESENTED BY:

Lukas Kadlcik

OCC Manager Euro Jet

Cell: +420 736 103 529

Tel: +420 235 002 440

Email: [email protected]