John McClelland
With more than 18 years in business aviation, Universal Weather and Aviation, Inc. Permits Manager John McClelland has acquired permits for operators traveling to almost every country in the world. A former officer in the U.S. Navy, John has managed a number of the company’s Trip Support teams since first joining Universal in 1994. He was also instrumental in helping train and launch new Universal teams, including the European Operations Center, Asia Permit Office, and ELATE teams. John, who has a bachelor’s of science degree in aerospace engineering from Texas A&M University, can be reached at
johnmcclelland@univ-wea.com.
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Understanding Cuban Overflight Permits
While requesting and obtaining Cuba overflight permits is generally a straightforward process, it is best to use an Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC)-licensed 3rd-party provider (particularly for N-registered operators) due to U.S. sanction restrictions. Overflight routing opportunities have changed somewhat in recent years, so it’s important to be aware of current permit requirements and [...]
Tips for Saudi Arabian Landing and Overflight Permit Requests
Obtaining Saudi Arabian landing and overflight permits is a relatively straightforward process for business aircraft, as long as you or the 3rd-party provider assisting you with the flight has a firm understanding of the process and requirements. If you are planning a flight that will take you into or over Saudi Arabia, here what you [...]
6 Facts about Panama Landing and Overflight Permits
For business aircraft operators, Panama landing and overflight permit requests can be processed quickly, assuming all required information is provided. Be aware of crew licensing requirements when making permit applications, as there are particular nuances to be aware of. Here are some facts to help you understand and navigate the Panama flight permit process: 1. [...]
Changes in Jordan Landing Permits Impacting Business Aviation Operators
This business aviation blog post is part of a series on operating to the Middle East. While obtaining landing permits for Jordan remains a fairly straightforward process for business aircraft operators, such permits are not as easy to obtain as they were earlier this year. Here are some main points to know about the revised [...]
