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    • 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...

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    • Universal Aviation and Le Castellet Airport Reach Agreement to Co-brand FBO

      May 20, 2014Geneva (May 20, 2014) – Universal Aviation (exhibit # 6534) and Le Castellet Airport (LFMQ) announced at EBACE 2014 in Geneva that the airport’s FBO will become a co-branded member of the Universal Aviationsm ground support network. Under...

    • Universal Aviation Cuts Ribbon on Next Chapter of Paris Presence

      April 30, 2014Paris (April 30, 2014) – Universal Aviation Paris, located at Le Bourget Airport (LFPB), today officially inaugurated its updated FBO at a ribbon-cutting celebration attended by clients, airport officials, and media. Universal Aviation is the ground support division...

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      Traveling to Leuchars Airport: Changes for GA Ops

      Traveling to Leuchars Airport: Changes for GA OpsIf you’re flying to St Andrews for golf, Leuchars (EGQL) is the closest and preferred general aviation (GA) airport. St Andrews is one of the oldest golf courses in the world, and a popular destination for many business aviation operators. Here are tips on operating to the spiritual... […]

      Permissions for Non-U.S. Charter Flights to the U.S. – Part 2: Additional Considerations

      Permissions for Non-U.S. Charter Flights to the U.S. – Part 2: Additional ConsiderationsThere are only rare cases where the Department of Transportation (DOT) actually notifies operators on required permissions and procedures for operating non-U.S. aircraft on charters (non-scheduled commercial) to the U.S. However, in the end it’s always up to the operator to be... […]

      CPDLC Requirements Changing in Late 2017

      CPDLC Requirements Changing in Late 2017Controller Pilot Data Link Communications (CPDLC) are currently required in Datalink Mandated (DLM) airspace within the North Atlantic Tracks (NATs). As of Dec 7, 2017, airspace impacted by CPDLC requirements will expand and this will affect general aviation (GA) transatlantic operations. The following is an overview of what you need to know: 1. CPDLC requirements […]

      Traveling to the 2017 Formula One Grand Prix in Japan

      Traveling to the 2017 Formula One Grand Prix in JapanThis year’s Formula One Japanese Grand Prix takes place October 6-8 at the Suzuka International Race Course. October 6 is for practice, October 7 is when qualifying runs take place and October 8 is race day. Built by the Honda Motor Company as a test facility in 1962 the... […]