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    Government and Industry Affairs

    At Universal, we understand that a strong business aviation industry is important not just for our company but for the global economies we serve. Whether opposing onerous legislation, such as user fees for private aviation, helping attract aviation’s future generation, or working with authorities to make the world more business aviation-friendly, our Government and Industry Affairs team was created to lobby for and influence positive change for business aviation across the globe.

    Establishing relationships with authorities.

    We leverage our vast Global Community of experts and contacts around the world to help strengthen and develop key relationships with government agencies both in the United States and internationally, with a primary focus on Civil Aviation and related authorities. We participate in key business aviation industry associations and foster ongoing communication and collaboration with various governing bodies, industry partners, and business aviation associations regarding regulations, policies, and best practices affecting our industry. Additionally, we are tasked with developing professional relationships with officials and their representative staff to pursue operational and functional improvements for the business aviation industry. As new regulations arise, this team will also work very closely with our Global Regulatory Services Team to educate and communicate changes to our client base and partners.

    Making a difference for our industry.

    By working closely and collaborating with various governing bodies, industry partners, and business aviation associations, we’ve been able to influence change such as, defeating damaging user fee legislation, easing permit lead times in India, streamlining U.S. Pre-clearance requirements, and adding additional slots for business aviation in high risk, high stress locations like Hong Kong. We also address challenges the industry faces like the upcoming shortage of trained aviation professionals by supporting individuals and organizations that create awareness of the opportunities available within business aviation.

    • Explore operational insights from our blog.

      • Chairman’s Note* Universal to sell UVair Fueling Division to World Fuel Services
        by Greg Evans on August 22, 2019 at 13:30

        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.

      • Ops Update: Upcoming Japan Emperor’s Enthronement in Tokyo – NOTAMs not announced yet
        by Hiroshi Higashiyama on August 21, 2019 at 15:40

        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.

      • Chairman’s Note* Universal in Latin America – Expanding Our Presence
        by Greg Evans on August 21, 2019 at 12:41

        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.

      • Chairman’s Note* Universal A2G – Who is “your” lifeline on the ground?
        by Greg Evans on August 14, 2019 at 19:21

        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.