Flight Diversion

A flight diversion occurs when an aircraft cannot reach its final destination. Divergences are always unforeseen; otherwise, they are described as alternatives before departure. There are a number of factors that may cause a diversion, including:

• Emergencies involving aircraft
• Emergencies involving passengers
• Failure of a mechanical component
• Conditions of unfavorable weather
• A lack of preflight planning
• Shortage of fuel
• Closure of an airport
• Change of mission
• Exceeded aircraft performance limits

The flight time points (ETPs) and the flight information region (FIR) boundary information are both important elements of a flight planning and should be taken into consideration when reviewing a flight plan format. In the case of an emergency or flight diversion, a flight plan format should contain specific information and relevant calculations for ETPs, which are used when entering regions with limited landing options. As well as showing the air traffic control in a region, FIRs play an important role as well.

We understand that flight diversions and rerouting are costly for operators and inconvenient for passengers, which is why our elite flight planning team is trained in all flight planning methods to minimize disruption and financial loss. We’ll always be ready to support and provide you with the ideal solution to any aircraft emergency. There are many situations which might require flight diversion or rerouting services. Diversion may occur due to aircraft component or system malfunctions, low fuel, unstable weather conditions, fatigue, illness, or other emergencies.

Flight diversion procedures can be different when flying VFR (Visual Flight Rules) or IFR (Instrument Flight Rules). iJET’s team can consider all the variables and decide on an optimal solution even in the most complex situations. We’ll make sure that your aircraft lands in a destination where our maintenance crew has access to replacement parts in the event of a mechanical failure. Fuel availability for the recovery leg flight will always be a priority and will always be taken into consideration by our team.

Our Plan of Action

Flight Diversion – Visual Flight Rules (VFR)

There are different procedures for flight diversion when flying under Visual Flight Rules (VFR) or Instrument Flight Rules (IFR). Even in the most complex situations, iJET’s team is able to consider all the variables and decide on an optimal solution. Our maintenance crew will ensure that your aircraft lands at a location where replacement parts are available in the event of a mechanical failure. A priority for our team is to ensure that there is enough fuel available for the recovery leg flight.

Flight Permit in Flight Diversion Cases

iJET will help you secure all the required urgent Landing Permits & Overfly Permission on Short-notice in Flight Diversion Cases

Making a decision about where to land as an alternative

We prioritize selecting an alternate landing destination that is reachable with a minimum of disruption to passengers. To get you back on track towards your original destination, we’ll check that the new location allows us to obtain the fuel and materials you need.

Ground Operations for Flight Diversion

IJET will take care of all your Ground Handling and Ram Operations on short-notice in the airport where the aircraft diverts.

 Obtaining fuel for the recovery leg

Depending on the aircraft’s current fuel and fuel availability for the recovery leg flight, our team will determine a safe landing location.

Crew and passenger hotel accommodations and transportation:

We can arrange hotel accommodations and transportation for aircraft crew and passengers based on the length of travel disruption, time of day, and alternate landing destination.