An Estonian company has launched a service for ferry pilots and more adventurous GA operators who stretch their wings farther than most in light aircraft. AVEM AERO is taking on the logistical challenges of transoceanic and transcontinental trips to help with fuel planning, regulatory approvals, and dealing with potential problems to help operators get to their far-flung destinations. “Supporting private pilots on intercontinental missions is always special,” said Nikolay Kurbanov, CEO of AVEM AERO. “Our team acts as an extension of the cockpit, ensuring that pilots can concentrate on the sky while we take care of everything on the ground.”
The company highlighted two ambitious flights that it supported, including a Cessna 421 that was flown 5,000 miles from the Czech Republic to the U.S., with fuel stops at some of the most weather-challenged and remote airports in the world in Greenland and northern Canada. “These locations are known for minimal infrastructure and unpredictable weather, requiring careful coordination to ensure smooth progress across the North Atlantic corridor,” the company said in a news release. On another flight, a Cirrus pilot flew from Berlin to Japan via Asia with stops at some places where getting permits for overflight and landing can be challenging. “One leg of the journey stood out—an 11-hour flight from Bangladesh to the Philippines,” the company release said. “For a single-engine piston aircraft like the Cirrus SR22, this required meticulous fuel planning, weather monitoring, and time-zone coordination.”
