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Operational Insight

  • 28
    Apr

    STILL FLYING: A Multi-Country COVID-19 Repatriation Mission in Latin America for 60 People

    Humanitarian
    By Universal
    2518
    Since early March 2020, more than 1,000 COVID-19 NOTAMs have been issued by countries around the world, closing borders and ...
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  • 24
    Apr

    Still Flying: 80 LATAM Airlines COVID-19 Humanitarian Cargo Flights From China to Chile

    Humanitarian
    By Universal
    3167
    While the global COVID-19 pandemic has grounded most commercial passenger flights, airlines have begun to pivot. Aircraft that usually carried ...
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  • 23
    Apr

    STILL FLYING: Military COVID-19 humanitarian cargo missions from China to the Philippines

    Humanitarian
    By Universal
    2503
    In pre-pandemic times, mission lead times were measured in days. In the current COVID-19 reality, hours are now the norm. ...
    Read More
  • 21
    Apr

    STILL FLYING: A Story of Repatriating a Stranded Citizen

    Humanitarian
    By Universal
    2065
    We were recently asked to support a mission to repatriate a Chinese citizen stranded in Australia. Due to the short-notice ...
    Read More
  • 16
    Apr

    Still flying: Delivering 5 Tons of COVID-19 Medical Supplies on 3 Airbus A320/321s

    Humanitarian
    By Universal
    3290
    In late March 2020, Greece-based Aegean Airlines and Hellenic Petroleum teamed up to bring FIVE TONS of medical supplies from ...
    Read More
  • 14
    Apr

    STILL FLYING: TWO STORIES OF MISSION SUCCESS FROM THE DOMINICAN REPUBLIC DURING THE COVID-19 CRISIS

    Humanitarian
    By Universal
    1894
    While news headlines focus on the decline of international travel, it’s important to remember that many essential and critical missions ...
    Read More
  • 13
    Apr

    Tips for planning coronavirus (COVID-19) humanitarian medical supply flights to the U.S.

    COVID-19, Humanitarian
    By Adam Hartley
    2067
    If you are considering a COVID-19 humanitarian medical supply flight to the U.S. (e.g., bulk movement of masks or PPE), ...
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  • 8
    Apr

    STILL FLYING: Humanitarian Cargo Flight of Masks from China to U.S.

    Humanitarian
    By Louis Smyth
    4443
    While news headlines focus on the decline of international travel, it’s important to remember that many essential and critical missions ...
    Read More
  • 26
    Mar

    Helping Humanitarian Medical Supply Missions During the COVID-19 Crisis

    Bizav Best Practice, Humanitarian
    By Greg Evans
    2789
    Effective immediately, Universal Trip Support is waiving its fees on trip feasibility and consultation services and ground handling setup charges ...
    Read More
  • 26
    Mar

    STILL FLYING: AN URGENT MEDICAL SUPPLY FLIGHT IN CHINA DURING COVID-19

    Bizav Best Practice, Humanitarian
    By Universal
    3128
    While news headlines focus on the decline of international travel, it’s important to remember that many essential and critical missions ...
    Read More
  • 19
    Mar

    Still Flying: Business Aviation Making a Difference during the COVID-19 Epidemic.

    Avgeek, Humanitarian
    By Universal
    6028
    Universal proud to support flight containing one million masks and half a million COVID-19 test kits donated to the United ...
    Read More
  • 4
    Feb

    Chairman’s Note: NEW Costa Rica GAT – “That’s it?” Yes, operating to San Jose’s ...

    Bizav Best Practice
    By Greg Evans
    2965
    In December 2019, GAT SJO, Costa Rica’s first-ever general aviation terminal (GAT), which is operated by Universal Aviation Costa Rica ...
    Read More
  • 28
    Jan

    Chairman’s Note: Honoring the living legends of bizav

    Avgeek
    By Greg Evans
    3699
    For every museum placard and exhibit memorializing influential aviation trailblazers, there are 10 times that many everyday heroes who were ...
    Read More
  • 22
    Jan

    Ops Update: 2020 Equipment regulation changes and filing requirements

    Regulatory Compliance
    By Universal
    3795
    Several aircraft equipment regulatory changes have recently and will soon go into effect. These changes will impact operations over the ...
    Read More
  • 22
    Jan

    APIS, TSA and DOT Authorization Info for Non-U.S. Registered Business Aircraft

    Regulatory Compliance
    By Adam Hartley
    7983
    It’s important to keep in mind that filing APIS does not negate the requirement to notify customs of your arrival. ...
    Read More
  • 11
    Dec

    Business Jet Destination Guide: Abu Dhabi

    Destination Guides, United Arab Emirates
    By Russell Bunger
    5042
    Abu Dhabi is the capital of the United Arab Emirates (UAE) and attracts considerable business aviation traffic. The UAE is ...
    Read More
  • 10
    Dec

    Business Jet Destination Guide: Saudi Arabia

    Destination Guides, Saudi Arabia
    By Keith Foreman
    8497
    Saudi Arabia has long been one of the busiest and most popular business aviation destinations in the Middle East. Operating ...
    Read More
  • 4
    Dec

    Ops Update: New Random Ramp Checks in Mexico – What you need to know

    Ops Update, Regulatory Compliance
    By Universal
    6592
    As part of a crackdown on illegal charter flights in Mexico from N-Registerd Part 91 operators, AFAC has implemented random ...
    Read More
  • 24
    Nov

    Everything you need to know about Costa Rica’s first-ever GAT at MROC

    Ops Update
    By Delmark Muir
    4242
    In mid-December 2019, Costa Rica’s first-ever general aviation terminal (GAT) will officially open for business aviation traffic at San Jose ...
    Read More
  • 31
    Oct

    AFAC replacing DGAC in Mexico – separating truth from speculation

    Regulatory Compliance
    By Universal
    6512
    On Oct. 16, 2019, it was announced that Civil Aviation Authority in Mexico (DGAC) would be replaced by a new ...
    Read More
  • 15
    Oct

    Chairman’s Note* Universal – South Korea Expanding Countrywide!

    Universal News
    By Greg Evans
    3783
    Universal is proud to announce our newest location covering all airports in South Korea!
    Read More
  • 16
    Sep

    Aircraft Security Airside – Top GA Considerations

    Bizav Best Practice
    By Universal
    4599
    Aircraft guards are recommended for many worldwide locations and can be a worthwhile investment in enhancing safety and security of ...
    Read More
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