South America & Brazil Operations · An electronic application form must be filled at ANAC’s website. The following documents must be attached: ... –Are listed as crew on the

South America & Brazil Operations

PRESENTED BY:

André Camargo

Flavia Ribas

Schedulers & Dispatchers Conference | New Orleans, LA | January 14-17, 2014

Thursday, Jan 16th| 08:30 a.m. – 09:45 a.m.

Brazil & the 2014 World

Cup

Andre Camargo

Operational planning: Airport overview

• Estimated number of airports/aerodomes: 2,500 (most privately owned)

• Largest airports are government administered by INFRAERO. Some airports are privatized (SBGR, SBBR and SBKP), and others will soon be privatized (SBGL, SBCF).

• Largest airports are publicly owned and administrated by government owned INFRAERO

• Not all airports are airports of entry (AOEs)

• Smaller airports might not have English-speaking Air Traffic Control (ATC)

Operational planning: Permit overview

• Notice of overflight and/or landing of Brazilian territory must be made

• Permits can take up to 48 hours to obtain

– A temporary admission (TA) is required for foreign aircraft to operate domestically within Brazil

– Documents to be presented for TA issuance: • Aircraft registration • Certificate of airworthiness • Pilot licenses showing type and medical

certificates • Aircraft insurance policy

Paperwork requirements for ANAC’s applications

• In the case of landing, overfly or domestic overflight, permits are required. An electronic application form must be filled at ANAC’s website. The following documents must be attached:

• Aircraft registration and airworthiness certificates

• Crew type rated licenses and medical certificates

• Insurance policy against damages to third parties on the ground

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Aircraft over flight permit and temporary admission

• Every operator or pilot in command of a foreign-registered aircraft that intends to fly to another airport in the Brazilian territory after first landing at an international airport of entry must receive a permit to stay within the country and this is issued by ANAC.

• The authorization once granted has to be validated by the Secretariat of the Federal Revenue of Brazil. This validation has to be within 48 hours after the proposed ETA. A TA will be issued at this time.

• The documents must be issued at the first stop and remain on board. A copy must be presented at each and every stop. The originals must be returned at the last stop for outbound clearance.

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Charter flights

• Charter flights are authorized to operate in Brazil. Some requirements must be met:

– For flights with multiple legs within Brazil it is recommended that all the passengers flying in the country are the same flying out. Passenger list changes may be understood as Cabotage by the customs authorities.

– Aircrafts will not be authorized to fly ferry to the country and pick up passengers for another leg in Brazil.

– SBGL and SBGR deserve more attention for being the most strict airports in regards to GA.

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Flight plans

• Flight plans can be pre-filed up to a minimum of 45 minutes prior to the estimated time of departure via AFTN, FAX or in person at ATC.

• Landing fees must be paid and presented at ATC at least 45 minutes prior to ETD so the flight plan can be filed and validated.

• Flight plans expire 45 minutes after ETD.

• Delay messages must be presented at ATC at a minimum of 15 minutes before it expires (45 minutes after ETD).

• Flight plan changes (anticipation) must be presented (filed) at a minimum of 45 minutes prior to the new intended ETD.

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Operational planning: Slots and parking

• The 25 most important airports to the games will be coordinated. This list includes the airports of the host cities, the alternative and other strategic airports for the event.

• Non official sources report that PPR and slots will be granted one month prior to the Group Stage. After the application period, no additional authorizations will be issued.

• The slots for the second stage of the games will start only on June 24.

Operational planning: Entry documents

• Different types of visas depending on trip purpose

• Passengers and crew have different visa requirements

• Visas are required for all crew who do not possess a certificate issued by national aviation entity (e.g., FAA, DGAC)

• For passengers, check visa requirements prior to operating to Brazil. (e.g., U.S., Canada, Japan, Australia, Mexico passengers require visas.)

• IMPORTANT: Visas cannot be obtained upon arrival

• Passengers must have a valid passport and visa.

• Visas issued after Jan. 1, 2010, do not have the 90-day validation requirement. Passengers are allowed in the country at any given time while the visa remains valid.

Crew CIQ procedures

• Crew don’t require a visa if they meet the following requirements:

– Are on duty

– Have a valid passport

– Are listed as crew on the GENDEC

– Have completed the Immigration and Customs card completely and accurately

– Have photo Crew IDs

– Are in uniform upon arrival

– Have a license and/or professional certificates from official entities

• At some locations, pilots and copilots will be required to present their proficiency card along with their licenses and medical certificate. This is needed as their proficiency card will contain their last flight check date whereas the licenses will not.

• Crew arriving on private jets and airlining back home, will not require a visa if they have a valid inbound GENDEC where they are listed as crew and stamped by the immigration department. Otherwise crew visas are required. IMPORTANT INFORMATION: The GENDEC will not clear a crew to travel to destinations where a visa is required if they are airlining out of Brazil without a visa.

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Passengers CIQ procedures

• As a general rule, all corporate aviation passengers must clear CIQ at the main terminal and are subjected to the same lines as those who arrive commercially.

• There are no special FBOs or VIP treatment to corporate aviation passengers in order to expedite the CIQ process. Sometimes, as a courtesy, the duty officer may allow VIP passengers to skip the lines.

• Special treatment is only offered to disabled, elderly, and pregnant (or with infants) passengers who might require special assistance.

• At some smaller AOEs, customs may sometimes be cleared planeside depending on the duty officer who can do it as a courtesy. THIS IS NOT A GENERAL RULE and may occur or not at the same location at passenger’s next visit to the country.

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Fuel

• Brazil has a good fuel quality.

• At most locations fuel sample tests are provided to crew upon request.

• The major suppliers are Petrobras, Shell, and Air BP.

• The preferred methods of payment are: Fuel release, cash and credit cards.

• IMPORTANT INFORMATION: At domestic airports fuel can only be arranged through a Brazilian company and there is a significant increase in fuel price due to taxes and fees.

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Airport security

• Generally, airports administrated by the governmental company INFRAERO have a good surveillance program.

• Armed guards are not allowed in restricted areas.

• Additional security can be hired at many locations, but they must be certified by ANAC, registered with the airport management, and have a badge issued by INFRAERO.

• Unauthorized vehicles are not allowed to access the ramp. Exception is only granted to ambulances and official cars for military and governmental flights with previous arrangements.

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2013 Confederation Cup: Lessons learned

The operating landscape:

• Both Rio airports were closed to GA traffic

• Flow control congestion due to airspace closures around venues during matches

• Latency in NOTAM issuance (a month or less prior to matches)

• Complete decay of slot system by the end of the cup period

• High profile operators and cup sponsors denied access to airports due to slots being unavailable

• Slot management across the country was not effective

– Amendments were restricted to only two changes – Availability was limited

Brazil World Cup 2014

• Matches will take place between June 12 and July 13

• Cup finals will take place in Brasilia and Rio on July 12 -13

• GA is projected to carry 11% of all international spectators

• 12 cities across Brazil will host the matches

• 600,000 international spectators are expected

• 192 million fanatical Brazilians for soccer

Host cities

• BELO HORIZONTE

• BRASÍLIA

• CUIABÁ

• CURITIBA

• FORTALEZA

• MANAUS

• NATAL

• PORTO ALEGRE

• RIO DE JANEIRO

• RECIFE

• SALVADOR

• SÃO PAULO

Getting ready for 2014

Infrastructure improvements:

• Initiatives are underway to increase airport and ATC personnel, airport facilities, and technology to support air traffic throughout the games

• Creation of a centralized slot management office and “World Cup Command Center” is underway

• 77% increase in governmental staff, including customs, airport, and law enforcement staff in preparation of increased passenger transits

Operational planning: Tips for your crew and passengers

• Carry credit cards for purchases and minimize carrying cash

• Avoid remote areas away from the match venues

• Utilize prepaid ground transportation when able

• Download travel apps for your phone (e.g., currency converter, Google Translate)

• Research and acquire security reports for your match cities

• Be aware of your surroundings

• CDC recommends Yellow Fever vaccinations for travel to Brazil, but the shot is not required by Brazil (allow 10 days post inoculation prior to Brazil entry if you do get the shot)

Final thoughts…

• Communication can be a big issue at most locations in Brazil. We do not encourage operators to make direct flights without a local handler’s assistance.

• Due to the inexperience and/or different interpretation of the Brazilian law regarding visas, some immigration and customs agents have been asking crew for entry visas at remote locations where corporate aviation flights do not take place on a regular basis.

• Quality third-party services for in-flight catering, security, crew and passenger transportation, and helicopter charters can be arranged at major airports.

• In order to avoid any issues, we strongly recommend operators arrange these services through a local handler, who will assist, and supervise services provided by third-party suppliers.

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SOUTH AMERICA

South America

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South America – General Information

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13 countries.

Largest watershed in the world and greatest biodiversity: the Amazon Rainforest.

Second highest mountains in the world (located in the Andean region), from Venezuela to Chile and Argentina.

Important and large cities like: Rio de Janeiro & São Paulo (Brazil), Buenos Aires (Argentina), Quito (Ecuador), Caracas (Venezuela) and Montevideu (Uruguay).

Native languages: Spanish and Portuguese (only in Brazil).

Good quality fuel available at major cities.

Local handling assistance recommended, language barrier could be a problem.

South America - Venezuela

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Permits:

• Overflight: not required, but must check on outstanding navigation charges.

• Landing: for private aircraft with a less than 72 hours stay, notification must be requested 3 days in advance. For charters, operations in more than one location and stays for more than 72 hours must send aircraft and crew documents, POA and purpose of the trip.

First landings and final departures must take place at AOE’s with Customs & Immigrations.

6 copies of GEDEC are required for both arrival and departure.

South America – Argentina & Chile

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Landing and overflight permits:

• Argentina: not required for aircraft with less than 20 seats. Commercial flights (with more than 20 seats) require landing permit – long and expensive process.

• Chile: required, 24 hours prior notice.

In Argentina flight plans should be filed 2 hours before ETD locally, so a copy must be sent to the handler and they will make sure to file with ATC.


Copies of GEDEC are required for both arrival and departure: 4 for Argentina and 10 for Chile.

Operator’s name, phone number and address required at flight plan (item 18).

Slots and previous coordination required for SCIP (Pascua Island).

South America – Uruguay & Paraguay

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• Uruguay: not required for private aircraft, charter and commercial flights require landing permit in advance (1 – 2 days).

• Paraguay: 24 hours in advance just for landing.

Flight plans should be filed 2 hours before ETD.


5 to 7 copies of GEDEC are required for both arrival and departure, depending on the location.

Operator’s name, phone number and address required at flight plan (item 18).

South America – Bolivia & Colombia

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• Bolivia: required for both landing and overflight – at least 2 working days in advance. Must present aircraft and crew documents and letter that must contain the logo and signature of the operator.

• Colombia: landing permit required for aircraft staying longer than 48 hours or travelling to different locations within the country, must be required 2 business days in advance. Overflight permit required, must be requested at least 1 working day in advance. Handler can help, two long and elaborated forms should be filled out and sent to CAA.


In Colombia flight plans should be filed 2 hours before ETD.

Passports should be valid for at least 6 months from the entry’s date.

South America – Peru & Ecuador

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• Peru: required for both landing and overflight – at least 3 working days in advance.

• Ecuador: required for both landing and overflight– at least 2 working days in advance.



Peru: flight plan should be filed 3 hours prior to ETD.

Ecuador: flight plan must be sent to the handler at least 3 hours prior to ETD in order to be filed with ATC in advance , into Item 18 must be stated all overflight permits required depending on the route.

Ecuador: Ecuadorian aeronautical law does not allow any aircraft to pick up new passengers originated in Ecuador, so passengers that have not arrived initially onboard when the aircraft entered the country, cannot be onboard outbound, even if the aircraft is private or corporate.

South America – Guyana, French Guyana & Suriname

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• Guyana: required just for landing, should be requested at least 2 working days in advance, there is a pre-paid fee, can be paid through the handler.

• French Guyana: required just for landing for private flights, should be requested at least 2 working days in advance, handler can help. Commercial and charter will require landing permit depending on type of operation.

• Suriname: permits nor required for private flights, only charter - should be requested 3 days in advance.

Flight plans should be filed 2 hours before ETD.


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Mardi Gras Themed Networking

and Social Evening

1700-2000

Thursday, January 16th, 2014

Great Hall

Ernest N. Morial Convention Center

900 Convention Center Blvd

New Orleans, LA 70130