We provide an unsurpassed level of customized service and personal attention.
For the aircraft operator that requires professional, personalized support to avoid unnecessary delays.
Ground Handling Services include:
Dedicated CST Flight Coordinators assigned to your trip.
Review of routes and airports.
Review of aircraft, crew and passenger documents.
Obtain required permits.
CBP Border Overflight Exemption (when required).
Trip briefings, weather briefings and NOTAMs.
APIS filings as required by country.
Flight plan filing.
Local agent at each foreign airport.
Payment of all airspace and airport fees.
Fuel uplifts*.
Ground transportation and/or lodging for crew and passengers as requested*.
Additional services such as CBP RSP, Catering, Lav Service, GPU, PRIST, etc.*.
Inclusive quote, single Invoice.
INTERNATIONAL PERMITS
Be in compliance… avoid delays, fines or denial of entry into foreign airspace!
Obtaining the required overflight and landing permits for an international flight and making payment for the corresponding airspace fees can be a challenging task when planning and executing an international trip. If you need assistance in obtaining the required permits for your international trip, we can help.
AIRSPACE AND OVERFLIGHT FEES
Mexico, like most other countries, charges for the use of its airspace and for ATC over-time.
Three things that set Mexico’s airspace fee processing apart from those of other countries are:
Airspace fees are calculated based on the wingspan of the aircraft and NOT on MTOW.
Mexico does not issue an invoice.
Airspace and over-time fees can only be paid via a Mexican bank.
If during the last 10 years your aircraft made a flight through Mexican airspace that neither took off from, nor landed in, Mexico, you are subject to Mexican airspace fees. Also, any aircraft that landed at, or departed, a Mexican airport outside of its normal operating hours has incurred an ATC overtime fee.
It is important to know that most countries –including the U.S.- charge for the use of their airspace and ATC services. The regulations and methods for determining how much is owed, and how to pay it, vary from country to country.
When purchasing a used aircraft, make sure that you are not also purchasing the unpaid airspace fee liabilities of that aircraft. Most foreign countries assess the debts to the aircraft, not the operator. Contact CST to help you determine if your aircraft has any unpaid debts.