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    Laura Everington

    Laura Everington

    With more than 20 years' experience in the aviation services industry, most in the regulations arena, Universal Weather and Aviation, Inc. Sr. Manager, Government and Industry Affairs Laura Everington is recognized as one of the business aviation industry's preeminent authorities on all U.S. and international regulations. Laura serves as a liaison to all the key regulatory bodies, including Customs and Border Protection, the Transportation Security Administration, and the Federal Aviation Administration, all of which regularly consult her for her opinion on rules creation. A naturally gifted orator, Laura, who joined Universal in 1990, is one of the industry's most requested and respected speakers. By her own estimate, she has presented at more than 100 industry events around the globe on a variety of regulatory topics. She has also given countless interviews to the most read and respected business aviation trade publications. Laura, who is an acting member of the National Business Aviation Association's Security Council, can be reached at lauraeverington@univ-wea.com.

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      How the U.S. Government Shutdown could impact your business aviation mission

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      The U.S. government shutdown has had several impacts on the business aviation industry.
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    • U.S. Cabotage Restrictions – non-U.S. Business Aircraft Considerations
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      U.S. Cabotage Restrictions – non-U.S. Business Aircraft Considerations

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      Cabotage restrictions have an impact on operations of non-U.S. registered business aircraft within the U.S. These rules and limitations, however, ...
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    • Update: Temporary Importation of Aircraft into the EU – New Developments
      4
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      Update: Temporary Importation of Aircraft into the EU – New Developments

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      Following changes to the 2011 permanent aircraft importation rules, when the UK was brought into line with other European Union ...
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      UPDATE: Aruba Pre-Clearance – Now a Reality for General Aviation

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      In mid-March 2014, preclearance of General Aviation (GA) began at Aruba (TNCA). This will be the second location worldwide with ...
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    • UPDATE: Border Overflight Exemptions – Positive Impacts from Recent Changes
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      UPDATE: Border Overflight Exemptions – Positive Impacts from Recent Changes

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      As of June 17, 2013, significant changes for the better were implemented to Customs and Border Protection’s (CBP’s) Border Overflight ...
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    • Operational Update: UK Air Passenger Duty Price Changes
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      Operational Update: UK Air Passenger Duty Price Changes

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    • Mexico APIS: Now Required for Business Aviation Flights
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      Mexico APIS: Now Required for Business Aviation Flights

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      As of January 1, 2014, Mexico requires Advance Passenger Information System (APIS) filings for both private non-revenue and charter (non-scheduled ...
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    • Breaking News: CBP Changes BOE Process – Effective June
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      Breaking News: CBP Changes BOE Process – Effective June 17, 2013

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      By Laura Everington
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      US Customs and Border Protection (CBP) has announced changes to its Southern Border Overflight Exemption (BOE) process which go into ...
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    • EU Air Passenger Duty – How it Applies to UK Business Aviation
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      UK Air Passenger Duty (UK APD) – How it Applies to UK Business Aviation

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      APIS Requirements for U.S. Virgin Islands – Updates to Processes

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