Permits required for entering U.S.A.
To enter U.S.A., TSA waiver is required for non U.S. registered aircrafts if flying domestic sectors inside U.S.A. and APIS needs to be filled in advance.
The lead time to secure T.S.A. waiver is 5 working days. The documents required for T.S.A. waiver are Certificate of Airworthiness, Certificate of Registration, Insurance Certificate, Noise Certificate, Air Operator Certificate, Crew Medical Certificate, Crew Valid License, Crew Passport.
Aircraft should do the flights which are give in the approved waiver destinations.
The TSA waiver needs to be revised if there is any change in the schedule or Crew , adding passengers.
Generally for revisions the lead time is 3 working days.
Please note the aircraft registered in China(PRC), Cuba, Iran, North Korea, Russia, Sudan or Syria both TSA waiver and Federal Aviation Administration routing approval for every flight into and out of U.S. is required. Lead time for FAA routing is 2 business days and it will be granted only after submission of TSA waiver approval.
Parking Slots
Parking slots can be secured easily by the local ground handler.
Please check the notams of the airport before departure.
Customs Immigration Arrangements
We need to check with the local airport customs and immigration office before preparing schedule as the customs and immigration timings are different for different airports. Customs needs to be notified before arrival and departure.
Ground Handling
The local ground handler will only assist in arranging slots, payment of airport charges and basic ground handling. Customs notification should be arranged using 3rd party services. Expect delays for arrivals and departures in U.S. as most of the airports are busy with local traffic.