Since late December 2018, the United States Government has been shut down due to a political dispute. The shutdown has had several impacts on the business aviation industry. With no immediate end in site, here’s what you need to know about how the shutdown could impact your business aviation mission. 1. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) Currently, CBP is affected only with overtime arrivals. It is important that operators communicate directly with their port of entry to clarify any local port impacts on proposed arrival times, especially if the operation proposes to arrive after normal business hours. User Fee Decals […] The post How the U.S. Government Shutdown could impact your business aviation mission appeared first on Universal® Operational Insight Blog. […]

This year’s Rio Carnival runs March 1-5 with assorted events ranging from parades, music, and samba hall rehearsals. You can either arrive on the cusp of the activities and dive straight into the festivities or perhaps land in Rio earlier to witness spectacles additional spectacles, such as... The post Traveling to Rio Carnival 2019: Airports, Parking, Permits, PPRs & CIQ appeared first on Universal® Operational Insight Blog. […]

During its ongoing flow control efforts, Hong Kong Civil Aviation Department (HKCAD) recently observed a documented difference in runway occupancy time for arrivals (ROTA) between commercial and business/GA operators... The post Bizav pilots asked to decrease runway occupancy time for arrivals at VHHH appeared first on Universal® Operational Insight Blog. […]

In the world of global business aviation, understanding economic sanctions regulations (both comprehensive and targeted) is important in order to reduce an operators’ exposure to significant fines and potential criminal penalties. The post Economic Sanctions – How they impact business aviation appeared first on Universal® Operational Insight Blog. […]