LATEST NEWS: Universal Aviation expands its global ground support network to Turkey
Universal Aviation, the worldwide ground support division of Universal Weather and Aviation, Inc., announced the continued expansion of its global network with the opening of Universal Aviation Turkey, based at Ataturk Airport (LTBA) in Istanbul and providing supervisory ground support for business aircraft at all airports across Turkey…. More…
Singapore (January 20, 2020) – Universal Aviation Singapore, based at Seletar Airport (WSSL), has earned Stage 2 accreditaton under the International Standard for Business Aviation Handling (IS-BAH). Universal Aviation, the ground support division of Universal Weather and Aviation, Inc., has more...
Istanbul (January 16, 2020) – Universal Aviation, the worldwide ground support division of Universal Weather and Aviation, Inc., announced the continued expansion of its global network with the opening of Universal Aviation Turkey, based at Ataturk Airport (LTBA) in Istanbul...
San Jose, Costa Rica (December 16, 2019) – Costa Rica’s first-ever general aviation terminal (GAT), named GAT SJO, at San Jose Juan Santamaría International Airport (MROC/SJO) is now fully open and exclusively available to business aviation operators. The GAT will...
Madrid (December 10, 2019) – The newly renovated general aviation terminal (GAT) at Madrid Barajas Airport is now fully open and available to business aviation operators. Refurbishment of the GAT, named Spanish FBO – Madrid, began in April 2019, when...
Beijing (November 14, 2019) — Universal Weather and Aviation, Inc. and China’s Capital Jet (CJET) have signed an agreement to work together to enhance service levels for business aviation operations at Beijing Capital Airport (ZBAA). CJET is the only authorized ground...
Universal Aviation Dominican Republic, a member of Universal Aviation, the worldwide ground handling division of Universal Weather and Aviation, Inc., announced that it is expanding its footprint in the Dominican Republic. A newly signed commercial agreement with Assist Air, a...
The opening ceremony of the 2020 Japan Summer Games is less than 10 months away, and the time to begin planning is now, according to the experts at Universal Aviation Japan. Hiroshi Higashiyama, Managing Director, Universal Aviation Japan, will be available...
Universal Weather and Aviation, Inc., the company that invented trip support as we know it today, celebrates its 60th anniversary at NBAA-BACE 2019 and shares its vision for how it will continue supporting operators into the future. Founded in a...
Construction of Costa Rica’s first-ever general aviation terminal, exclusively available to international private operations at Juan Santamaría International Airport (MROC/SJO) is ongoing but expected to be completed in time for the busy 2019 holiday season. The new GAT, which will...
Global mission management provider, Universal Weather and Aviation, Inc., has signed a definitive agreement to sell its UVair Fueling Division to World Fuel Services. “We didn’t achieve our 60-year track record of success and remain the industry leader in international...
Universal Aviation UK, based at London-Stansted International Airport (EGSS) has earned Stage 2 registration under the International Standard for Business Aviation Handling (IS-BAH). Universal Aviation, the ground support division of Universal Weather and Aviation, Inc., has more than 40 locations...
Universal Weather and Aviation, Inc. and Drivania Chauffeurs announced they have formed a new joint-venture. Under this agreement, Universal’s ground transportation business, formally under Universal Private Transport, will combine with Drivania’s business aviation division, Drivania Bizav, to create a new ground transportation company focused on the business aviation industry.
Universal Aviation Singapore celebrated the official inauguration of the new Seletar Business Aviation Centre (SBAC) and its new operations offices at a ribbon-cutting ceremony attended by clients, partners, airport, and local dignitaries. “The official grand opening of the new SBAC...
Aena SME, S.A., the state-owned company that manages airports and heliports in Spain, has selected a consortium consisting of Universal Aviation Spain, United Aviation Service, and General Aviation Service, to co-manage and renovate the existing general aviation terminals at Madrid...
Aeris Holdings has selected GAT SJO, a consortium composed of Universal Aviation Costa Rica and local partners, to manage a new general aviation terminal (GAT) at Costa Rica at Juan Santamaría International Airport (MROC/SJO). The new GAT facility will be...
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Lunar New Year (also known as Chinese New Year) has a huge impact on business aviation in terms of airport congestion and sold-out hotels/services throughout much of Asia. This year's Lunar New Year holiday takes place from Feb. 4-10, 2019. But congestion and service limitations are likely to start as soon as January 30th and continue through February 11th...
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Several aircraft equipment regulatory changes have recently and will soon go into effect. These changes will impact operations over the United States, North Atlantic, and Europe.
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It’s important to keep in mind that filing APIS does not negate the requirement to notify customs of your arrival. Contact Universal's Global Regulatory Services Team for the latest APIS filing requirements and to help manage APIS revisions.
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Early in 2020, Japan announced increased security inspections of luggage of arrival/departing private jet passengers as well as an expansion for domestic operation permits.
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