Dear Valued Friends and Colleagues, I’m writing to you personally, to inform you of some current developments at Universal. For the last 60 years, Universal has remained the industry leader in international mission support, by remaining nimble, not resting on our past successes, and always adapting to the ever-changing needs, of our industry and customers. Today, I’m pleased to announce that Universal has officially signed an agreement to sell our Contract Fuel Division, UVair, to World Fuel Services. Why did we do it? Universal has the most comprehensive, end-to-end mission management infrastructure in our industry. We integrate more phases of the mission, and we support more global trip legs than […] The post Chairman’s Note* Universal to sell UVair Fueling Division to World Fuel Services appeared first on Universal® Operational Insight Blog.

On October 22, 2019, Japan will hold an Emperor's Enthronement ceremony for its new Emperor, Naruhito. The event is expected to draw a large contingent of international dignitaries and is expected to impact business aviation operations to the country. The post Ops Update: Upcoming Japan Emperor’s Enthronement in Tokyo – NOTAMs not announced yet appeared first on Universal® Operational Insight Blog.

If you haven’t already read it, I encourage you to check out this AIN article from LABACE, featuring an interview with Adolfo Aragon, our Senior Vice President for Latin America and the Caribbean that goes into more details on our plans for the region. The post Chairman’s Note* Universal in Latin America – Expanding Our Presence appeared first on Universal® Operational Insight Blog.

Have you ever operated to a congested airport and found yourself in a stressful, unforeseen situation where you needed help beyond what your typical ground handler can provide? The post Chairman’s Note* Universal A2G – Who is “your” lifeline on the ground? appeared first on Universal® Operational Insight Blog.