Lorena Carraro
Universal Aviation Italy Managing Director Lorena Carraro is recognized as one of the world’s foremost experts on business aviation operations to Italy and Europe. Since joining Universal Aviation in 1986 she has helped manage and grow the company’s presence throughout Italy, which now includes four locations providing service to the entire country. As acting Vice President of the Italian Business Aviation Association, Lorena, who splits her time among Universal Aviation Italy’s locations, is instrumental in working with government officials on legislation and regulations that maximize the industry’s potential throughout Italy. In addition to her business aviation experience, Lorena is fluent in Italian, English, and French. Under her leadership, Universal Aviation Italy locations are frequently listed as some of the best FBOs in Europe as ranked by users of popular industry publications.
Lorena can be reached at lorenacarraro@universalaviation.aero.
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Changes in Italian Charter Flight Permit Regulation – Explained
Italy is always a popular destination for charter aircraft operators, especially going into the summer season, and operators to Italy have always faced a somewhat rigorous and time-consuming charter permit application process. Thanks to recent regulatory changes [...]
Operating to Italy during Summer Months – Part 2: Operating Tips
While short-notice ground handling, fuel and service requests can usually be accommodated for business aircraft visiting Italy during the summer months, it’s preferable to provide at least 24 hours’ notice – especially when operating on weekends. Ground handling personnel are busy during high [...]
Operating to Italy during Summer Months – Part 1: Regional Considerations
While Italy is a popular destination all season, General Aviation (GA) movements intensify during peak travel periods, especially at Mediterranean-area locations in the summer. When traveling to Italy during peak season, your best flight and service options will be available with as much advance [...]
Business Jets + Boats: Flying to the Genoa International Boat Show
Salone Nautico Internazionale di Genova (Genoa International Boat Show) is one of the world’s premier boat shows and will be held 6-14 October this year in Genoa. This is a high-traffic period for general aviation (GA) flights. Owing to popularity of nautical tourism along the Italian Riviera, as well as Genoa’s history as a city long associated with the ship [...]
7 Things to Know About Flying to Milan for Fashion Week
Milan Fashion Week is one of the Big 4 Fashion Weeks internationally, the others being Paris, London and New York, and is held each spring and fall in Milan. This year’s Fall Milan Fashion Week takes place September 19-25, and business aircraft operators can expect congestion at both Milan airports, with aircraft parking limitations and restricted hotel availability [...]
