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Operational Insight

  • 18
    Aug

    2026 World Cup – Business Aviation Planning Guide

    Featured Events, High-Traffic Events
    By Universal
    294
    The 2026 FIFA World Cup will bring unprecedented challenges for business aviation across North America. With 48 teams, 16 cities, ...
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  • 3
    Sep

    Chairman’s Note * Announcement of Agreement to Sell Universal Trip Support Division to World Fuel ...

    Ops Update, Universal News
    By Greg Evans
    3
    Dear Friends and Colleagues, Today marks the beginning of a new chapter in Universal’s journey. After more than 65 years ...
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  • 2
    Sep

    Singapore Grand Prix 2025 – Business Aviation Guide

    High-Traffic Events, Singapore
    By Yvonne Chan
    9066
    Discover the essential details for business aviation during the 2025 Singapore F1 Grand Prix. From preferred airport options to parking ...
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  • 19
    Aug

    Mexico Crew Limits – Business Aviation Guide

    Destination Guides, Mexico, Regulatory Compliance
    By Hinna Garcia
    95
    Crew members in Mexico may stay up to seven consecutive days without incurring immigration fees. Stays beyond this limit require ...
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  • 8
    Aug

    Singapore No‑Boarding Directive Starting in 2026: Business Aviation Guide

    Regulatory Compliance, Singapore
    By Universal
    119
    Beginning in early 2026, Singapore’s Immigration & Checkpoints Authority will implement a No-Boarding Directive (NBD), requiring transport operators to offload ...
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  • 7
    Aug

    COP30 2025 in Belém, Brazil: Business Aviation Planning Guide

    High-Traffic Events
    By Marcia Taue
    21
    COP30 is set for November 2025 in Belém, Brazil, but infrastructure and aviation support remain limited. Universal Aviation Brazil urges ...
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  • 1
    Aug

    Business Aviation Weather: Visibility

    Aviation Weather
    By Tania Zimmerle
    15171
    Visibility plays a critical role in aviation operations. From RVR values to legal VFR/IFR minima, understanding visibility measurements and how ...
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  • 1
    Aug

    Business Aviation Weather: Intro to SIGWX Charts

    Aviation Weather
    By Tania Zimmerle
    17063
    Significant Weather (SIGWX) charts are essential flight planning tools for business aviation—especially on long-range or weather-sensitive routes. Learn how to ...
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  • 31
    Jul

    Business Aviation Weather: International Standard Atmosphere – How It Affects Flight

    Aviation Weather
    By Tania Zimmerle
    39115
    The International Standard Atmosphere (ISA) is a baseline model used in aviation to standardize performance calculations and instrument calibration. While ...
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  • 30
    Jul

    Aviation Weather: Benefits of Using Long-Range Aviation Weather Forecasts

    Aviation Weather
    By Tania Zimmerle
    5245
    Long-range aviation weather forecasts play a critical role in early flight planning—helping operators optimize routing, fuel planning, alternates, and overflight ...
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  • 29
    Jul

    Business Aviation Weather: Understanding Ceiling Conditions

    Aviation Weather
    By Jimmy Scott
    33843
    Ceiling conditions can significantly impact business aviation flights, especially in complex or remote environments. This guide explains how cloud bases ...
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  • 24
    Jul

    Tips for Flying a Business Jet to Sao Paulo, Brazil for the 2025 Chiefs vs. ...

    High-Traffic Events
    By Daniel Pinto Da Silva
    5270
    Attending the Cheifs vs Chargers NFL game in Sao Paulo, Brazil? Expert advice on which airport to choose, where to ...
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  • 24
    Jul

    2025 Genoa International Boat Show: Business Aviation Planning Guide

    High-Traffic Events
    By Lorena Carraro
    9947
    Salone Nautico Internazionale di Genova (Genoa International Boat Show) is one of the world’s premier boat shows and will be ...
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  • 22
    Jul

    Venice Film Festival 2025: Business Aviation Guide

    High-Traffic Events
    By Gheri Armano
    6466
    VIFF 2025 takes place August 27-September 9, this year on the islands of Venice and Lido. Note that September is ...
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  • 15
    Jul

    GA Parking Fee Increase at Milan Airports Effective July 1, 2025

    Destination Guides, Italy, Ops Update
    By Universal
    118
    Milan’s Linate and Malpensa airports have raised GA parking fees by up to 7x with no notice. New rates, retroactive ...
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  • 15
    Jul

    Milan, Italy: 2025 Business Aviation Destination Guide

    Destination Guides, Italy
    By Andrea Sbracia
    8433
    Milan offers two good airports for business aviation, and both are relatively flexible and accommodating in terms of parking. Linate (LIML) is ...
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  • 14
    Jul

    Cappadocia, Türkiye: 2025 Business Aviation Guide

    Destination Guides, Turkey
    By Tuba Oguz
    176
    Cappadocia’s unique landscapes and rising tourism make it a popular private aviation destination, especially between spring and early fall. Nevşehir ...
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  • 10
    Jul

    Mexico Tightens Charter Permit Timelines and Insurance Rules

    Destination Guides, Mexico, Regulatory Compliance
    By Hinna Garcia
    205
    AFAC is now requiring more lead time and stricter documentation for Mexico permit requests. Demo, charter, and aerial photography flights ...
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  • 8
    Jul

    Singapore’s CAAS ANR-129 Regulations: What Business Aviation Operators Need to Know

    Regulatory Compliance, Singapore
    By Yvonne Chan
    452
    Singapore’s Civil Aviation Authority (CAAS) is rolling out new ANR-129 regulations in mid-2025, requiring Foreign Operator’s Permits (FOPs) for foreign ...
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  • 26
    Jun

    China Bans Non-3C Power Banks on Flights Departing Mainland Airports

    China, Ops Update
    By Louis Smyth
    675
    Effective June 28, 2025, the CAAC has banned power banks without valid 3C certification from all flights departing mainland China. ...
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  • 25
    Jun

    Italy Disinsection Rules: What Business Aviation Operators Need to Know in 2025

    Italy, Regulatory Compliance
    By Andrea Sbracia
    182
    Business aviation operators arriving in Italy continue to face inconsistency in the enforcement of aircraft disinsection requirements. While a recent ...
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  • 24
    Jun

    Jeff Bezos’ 2025 Venice Wedding: Business Aviation Guide

    Archive
    By Floriana Fabri
    263
    With Jeff Bezos' high-profile wedding set for Venice in late June 2025, business aviation operators should expect elevated traffic, limited ...
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