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Operational Insight

  • 16
    Sep

    Business Aviation Regulatory Update – September 2025

    Regulatory Compliance
    By Adam Hartley
    394
    Summer 2025 saw major business aviation regulatory updates, including new U.S. entry restrictions, Greece’s API mandate, bonus depreciation, CBP fee ...
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  • 10
    Sep

    Singapore Cracks Down on E-ciggarettes and Vapes: Business Aviation Guide

    Regulatory Compliance, Singapore
    By Universal
    63
    Singapore maintains some of the world's strictest regulations when it comes to e-cigarettes and vaping devices, and enforcement has only ...
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  • London
    10
    Sep

    London Area Airport Night Slot Restrictions Summer 2025 – Limited Night Slots for GA

    Ops Update, United Kingdom
    By Jason Hayward
    15838
    London airspace will be closed to general aviation at night in the summer of 2024, marking a first for the ...
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  • 5
    Sep

    Mexico City F1 Grand Prix 2025: Business aviation planning guide

    High-Traffic Events
    By Universal
    11824
    Since its return to Mexico City in 2015, the Mexican Grand Prix, has become a major international event, drawing large ...
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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
    119
    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
    9487
    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
    146
    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
    726
    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
    73
    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
    15226
    Visibility plays a critical role in aviation operations. From RVR values to legal VFR/IFR minima, understanding visibility measurements and how ...
    Read More
  • 1
    Aug

    Business Aviation Weather: Intro to SIGWX Charts

    Aviation Weather
    By Tania Zimmerle
    17127
    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
    39183
    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
    5307
    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
    33919
    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
    5335
    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
    10002
    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
    6512
    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
    189
    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
    8501
    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
    231
    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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  • 8
    Jul

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

    Regulatory Compliance, Singapore
    By Yvonne Chan
    516
    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
    793
    Effective June 28, 2025, the CAAC has banned power banks without valid 3C certification from all flights departing mainland China. ...
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