LATEST NEWS: Universal Aviation Maldives to begin operations in November 2018
Universal Aviation, the worldwide ground support division of Universal Weather and Aviation, Inc. (NBAA2018 exhibit #2256), announced that its newest location, Universal Aviation Maldives, will begin operations by the end of November 2018. More…
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Jaclyn Gilbert elected to NBAA Certified Aviation Manager Governing Board
October 18, 2018Orlando, Fla. – The National Business Aviation Association’s Certified Aviation Manager (CAM) Governing Board announced yesterday that it has elected Jaclyn Gilbert to its Governing Board. Gilbert, who earned her CAM designation in 2015, currently serves as Training...
Universal Aviation Maldives to begin operations in November 2018
October 15, 2018Houston – Universal Aviation, the worldwide ground support division of Universal Weather and Aviation, Inc. (NBAA2018 exhibit #2256), announced that its newest location, Universal Aviation Maldives, will begin operations by the end of November 2018.Universal Aviation Maldives is headquartered...
Universal Aviation Mexico opens fifth hangar at MMTO
Universal Aviation Mexico, a joint venture between Avemex, and Universal Weather and Aviation, Inc. to provide ground support throughout Mexico, has officially opened its new $3.5 million, 50,000 square-foot hangaron the property of their FBO at Toluca International Airport (MMTO).
April 2, 2018Rome Ciampino, Italy – Universal Aviation Italy officially inaugurated the complete renovation of its ground support facilities in Rome Ciampino Airport (LIRA) during a ribbon cutting ceremony attended by clients, partners, and airport officials.Universal Aviation is the ground...
Universal and GAK Korea announce co-branded UVair fuel and services card
March 21, 2018Houston – Universal Weather and Aviation, Inc. and Global A.K.Co. Ltd (GAK Korea) announced the launch of a new co-branded UVair fuel and services card. The new card leverages the strengths of both organizations to offer GAK Korea clients preferred...
Universal Aviation Singapore earns IS-BAH accreditation
Five more Universal Aviation locations slated for IS-BAH accreditation in next year January 30, 2018Singapore – Universal Aviation Singapore, based at Seletar Airport (WSSL) has earned accreditation under the International Standard for Business Aircraft Handling (IS-BAH) program.Universal Aviation Singapore joins...
Universal Aviation Aruba to no longer operate General Aviation Terminal
Company to work closely with authorities to ease transition to new operator December 30, 2017HOUSTON – Universal Aviation Aruba announced that it has decided not to submit a request for proposal to renew its lease to operate the General Aviation Terminal...
Universal Aviation Mexico breaks ground on its fifth hangar at MMTO
New 50,000 sq. ft. hangar will be completed by June 2018 December 13, 2017TOLUCA, MEXICO – Universal Aviation Mexico, a joint venture between Avemex, and Universal Weather and Aviation, Inc. to provide ground support throughout Mexico, officially broke ground on a...
November 15, 2017Hong Kong (Nov. 15, 2017) – Universal Aviation, the worldwide ground support division of Universal Weather and Aviation, Inc., was voted by members of the Asian Business Aviation Association (AsBAA) as Asia’s best ground handling agent/FBO. The award...
Universal Private Transport doubles reach in first year
Global ground transportation provider now available at 900+ airports October 4, 2017Las Vegas (Oct. 4, 2017) – Since its launch at NBAA2016, Universal Private Transport, the global ground transportation service joint venture of Universal Weather and Aviation, Inc. with its...
Universal launches World Cup 2018 planning website; Will have Russian experts available at NBAA2017
October 4, 2017Las Vegas (Oct. 4, 2017) – Universal Weather and Aviation, Inc. (exhibit # C10431) has launched a 2018 Russia World Cup planning website (www.universalweather.com/russia2018) and will have experts from Universal Aviation Russia available at NBAA2017 to help discuss...
Universal Aviation UK now IS-BAH accredited
August 15, 2017London (Aug.15, 2017) – Universal Aviation UK, based at London-Stansted International Airport (EGSS) has passed an International Standard for Business Aircraft Handling (IS-BAH) audit and is now an official IS-BAH accredited location. Universal Aviation, the ground support division...
Business Aircraft Operators Should Start Planning for 2018 Winter Games
August 3, 2017Houston (Aug. 3, 2017) – Due to the anticipated high-demand on ground services during the 2018 Winter Games, Universal Weather and Aviation, Inc. recommends that general aviation operators attending this event should begin planning for parking, airport services...
Universal expands uvGO platform with new iPhone App
Demos are available at EBACE 2017 May 16, 2017GENEVA, SWITZERLAND – Universal Weather and Aviation, Inc. announced at EBACE 2017 that it has developed an iPhone version of uvGO, its beginning-to-end mission management platform that allows users to plan, build and...
Universal Aviation ground support network expands to Maldives
April 10, 2017Shanghai (April 10, 2017) – Universal Aviation, the ground handling division of Universal Weather and Aviation, Inc. (exhibit #H210), announced at ABACE2017 that it will expand its presence in the Asia-Pacific region, with the addition of Universal Aviation...
Universal Aviation Thailand to provide customer service & ramp training to Koh Samui Airport
April 9, 2017Shanghai (April 9, 2017) – Universal Aviation Thailand, announced that it has entered into an agreement to provide customer service and ramp safety training to PGGS, the dedicated ground handler for Koh Samui International Airport (VTSM).“One of the...
Sarah Kalmeta joins Universal as Regional Operations Director, Asia-Pacific
April 9, 2017Shanghai (April 9, 2017) – Universal Weather and Aviation, Inc. (Exhibit #H210) announced that it has hired Sarah Kalmeta to serve as the company’s Regional Operations Director for the Asia-Pacific region. Kalmeta, who will be based in Hong...
Universal selects AviationManuals as preferred SMS provider
ARC, AviationManuals Safety Management System (SMS) software available via uvGO October 30, 2016Orlando, Fla. (Oct. 30, 2016) – Universal Weather and Aviation, Inc. has selected AviationManuals as its preferred Safety Management System (SMS) provider for its clients.AviationManuals SMS software, known...
October 30, 2016Orlando, Fla. (Oct. 30, 2016) – Universal Weather and Aviation, Inc. has formed a new global ground transportation service joint venture, Universal Private Transport, with its long-time security partner FAM International. An independent company, Universal Private Transport, combines...
Universal Aviation ground support network continues to expand: Opens Dominican Republic location
October 30, 2016Houston, TX (Oct. 30, 2016) – Universal Aviation, the worldwide ground support division of Universal Weather and Aviation, Inc. (exhibit #2611), announced the continued expansion of its global network with the opening of Universal Aviation Dominican Republic at...
Business aviation veteran Tim Maystrik joins Universal Weather and Aviation, Inc.
June 1, 2016Houston (June 1, 2016) – Universal Weather and Aviation, Inc. announced that business aviation and trip support services industry veteran Tim Maystrik has joined the company as Senior Vice President, Business Development.Before joining Universal®, Maystrik’s previous experience included...
Universal Aviation providing dedicated supervisory ground support at Russian Grand Prix
Business aviation operators to face challenging operating environment in Sochi April 15, 2016Sochi, Russia (April 15, 2016) – Universal Aviation will have dedicated supervisory ground handling agent on the ground in Sochi, Russia before and after the 2016 Russian Grand...
Universal recommends operators begin pre-planning now for 2016 Brazil Summer Games
Resource center developed to help navigate challenging operating environment April 11, 2016Shanghai (April 11, 2016) – Due to the anticipated high-demand on ground services (including aircraft parking, hotels, and more), Universal Weather and Aviation, Inc. (exhibit #H317) is recommending operators...
Universal gives clients more do-it-yourself flexibility, launches uvGO online
Online version of uvGO provides same functionality of iPad app April 11, 2016Shanghai (April 11, 2016) – Universal Weather and Aviation, Inc. has launched uvGO online, a new way to access uvGO, which allows operators to easily plan, build, and...
Universal Aviation Mexico completes multi-million renovation of FBO in Toluca
March 3, 2016TOLUCA, MEXICO (March 3, 2016) – Universal Aviation Mexico, a joint venture between Avemex and Universal Weather and Aviation, Inc. to provide ground support throughout Mexico, announced the completion of a multi-million renovation of their co-branded FBO at...
Universal Aviation announces global certification program for ground handlers
January 20, 2016HOUSTON (Jan. 20, 2016) – Universal Aviation, the ground support division of Universal Weather and Aviation, Inc., announced a new global certification program designed to recognize and distinguish ground handlers around the world which have proven to meet...
Air Culinaire Worldwide announces asset purchase of SkyTop Aircraft Catering
January 6, 2016White Plains, NY (Jan. 6, 2016) – Air Culinaire Worldwide announced today the asset purchase of a state-of-the-art in-flight catering facility, increasing capacity and coverage in the New York / New Jersey region. The new facility will allow...
Air Culinaire Worldwide opens new culinary facility in San Francisco with a French flair
January 5, 2016San Francisco (Jan. 5, 2016) – Air Culinaire Worldwide announced today the opening of a new 5,000-square-foot in-flight catering facility in San Francisco. The facility, located directly across from San Francisco International Airport (KSFO / SFO) in south...
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