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    • Costa Rica’s first-ever General Aviation Terminal now open at MROC

      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...

    • Newly Renovated GAT at Madrid Barajas Airport (LEMD) Now Open

      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...

    • Universal partners with CJET to enhance service levels at Beijing Capital Airport (ZBAA)

      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 expanding in Dominican Republic

      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...

    • Universal to provide 2020 Japan Games consultation at NBAA BACE

      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 to celebrate 60th anniversary at BACE 2019

      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...

    • Costa Rica’s first-ever General Aviation Terminal set to open for busy 2019 holiday season

      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...

    • Universal Weather and Aviation, Inc. signs agreement to sell UVair Fueling Division to World Fuel Services

      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 earns IS-BAH Stage II Registration

      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 and Drivania to form new ground transportation joint venture

      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.

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      • How the coronavirus outbreak is impacting business aviation
        by Universal on March 29, 2020 at 13:40

        Special quarantine and health inspection procedures have been enforced in China and other locations in Asia and around the world in an attempt to prevent the spread of the coronavirus. Extra planning and precaution is required if you are planning a trip to China and Asia. The post How the coronavirus outbreak is impacting business aviation appeared first on Universal® Operational Insight Blog.

      • Helping Humanitarian Medical Supply Missions During the COVID-19 Crisis
        by Greg Evans on March 26, 2020 at 18:22

        Effective immediately, Universal Trip Support is waiving its fees on trip feasibility and consultation services and ground handling setup charges for any mission classified as a humanitarian medical supply flight to help ensure the success of these critical flights. The post Helping Humanitarian Medical Supply Missions During the COVID-19 Crisis appeared first on Universal® Operational Insight Blog.

      • STILL FLYING: AN URGENT MEDICAL SUPPLY FLIGHT IN CHINA DURING COVID-19
        by Universal on March 26, 2020 at 14:24

        While news headlines focus on the decline of international travel, it’s important to remember that many essential and critical missions are still being conducted by the general and business aviation communities. Many of these missions save lives or reunite people with their loved ones. During a crisis like COVID-19, our industry shines. The post STILL FLYING: AN URGENT MEDICAL SUPPLY FLIGHT IN CHINA DURING COVID-19 appeared first on Universal® Operational Insight Blog.

      • Business Aircraft Ops to the 2020 Tokyo Summer Games and Paralympics
        by Hiroshi Higashiyama on March 25, 2020 at 12:28

        The 2020 Tokyo Summer Games and Paralympics are still a year away, but the time to begin planning is now. Japan Civil Aviation Bureau (JCAB) has just released guidelines for non-scheduled aircraft operating to Japan for the Games. The post Business Aircraft Ops to the 2020 Tokyo Summer Games and Paralympics appeared first on Universal® Operational Insight Blog.