U.S.-Europe inequities in bizav ops questioned
Although foreign operators are unhappy over the complications they face in obtaining clearances to fly non-U.S.-registered into the U.S., in general the po

Although foreign operators are unhappy over the complications they face in obtaining clearances to fly non-U.S.-registered into the U.S., in general the post-9/11 security rules are not insurmountable.

The rub comes in imbalances in U.S. and European regulations, particularly in the areas of charter and fractional operations. Unless a foreign operator obtains a foreign carrier certificate, it is limited to six trips per year to the U.S, while U.S.-registered aircraft enjoy nearly unfettered access to most other countries.