Welcome to FBO Asia.Resource.


Capt's Blog Stardate 17032011:

Hello and welcome to FBO.Asia.Resource. The objective of this blog is to share experiences and impart some of the knowledge gained so others may have a better picture of what to expect when they operate into Asia. Landing at an unfamiliar foreign airport and trying to get your pax safely through CIQ and turn around your aircraft can be overwhelming if you don't know who your handlers are or what services they can offer. You may try to call your flight coordinator if you get your mobile to work, but sitting in a cubicle in Houston half a day apart , they cannot help you much either. So here is where I will share some of our experiences. At the moment I am operating within SE Asia and China. hopefully I will be flying into more exciting cities in other parts of Asia. I have heard stories about landing and handling in India so that would be a good experience to write about.

I will attempt to get a few contributors who flies to different destinations or uses a different handler so the wealth of experience and knowledge will be even greater. At the end of the day, your pax are happy, you feel safe and secure that your aircraft is ready and we can all head for the bar and get our well deserve drinks.

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ZGGG

Capt's Blog: ZGGG/CAN Guangzhou Baiyun International airport is the 2nd busiest airport on China. Coming from the south is relatively easy transition from HK ATC. It has parallel runway and building a third with a sprawling terminal but no FBO yet as of September last year. After landing as with other airports in China there will be 'Follow Me' vehicle. However depending on which airport or runway you land you will still have to navigate a little before you spot them otherwise if you are lucky there will be one after your first turn off.
ZGGG is a big airport and since we were night topping, we were directed to the cargo apron near 20R. In most cases a custom/immigration officer will board your aircraft for a quick inspection. If everything' is alright pax and their baggages will go in a mini van escorted by the handler through the civil terminal. Even though it was through the VIP lounge CIQ were processed through the normal passengers terminal and thus expect delays and hassle, 30 minutes at least. Crews also go through the same procedure and if you carry any tools or sharp objects, it will be confiscated or will have to be checked in together with the pax baggages later. They do no yet understand the concept of a private jet and treat you as if you are boarding another airliner. Your pax can be very annoyed with this...welcome to China.
Other services like refuelling, ice, hot water and lavatory services are offered including catering. Our handling job is usually carried out by TAHL. So far we are pleased with their performance and most of their handlers speak English.
Airport to downtown is about 40minutes.


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