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Operational Insight

  • 2
    Oct

    Mexico Charter Permit Requirements 2025: Complete Guide to Recent Changes 

    Destination Guides, Mexico, Regulatory Compliance
    By Hinna Garcia
    639
    AFAC has confirmed that single-entry permits are no longer available for charter flights to Mexico. All operators must now hold ...
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  • 27
    Sep

    2025 Sao Paulo F1 Grand Prix: Business Aviation Planning Guide

    High-Traffic Events
    By Daniel Pinto Da Silva
    10708
    The Sao Paulo F1 Grand Prix, formerly known as Brazilian Grand Prix (Portuguese: Grande Prêmio do Brasil), will be held ...
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  • 24
    Sep

    NBAA-BACE 2025: Ultimate Guide to Business Aviation’s Biggest Event

    High-Traffic Events
    By Anabel Monzo Paynter
    12557
    Attending the NBAA-BACE conference? Expert advice on what to wear at NBAA, where the NBAA parties are, how to get ...
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  • 18
    Sep

    [VIDEO] Global Ops Update September 2025

    Ops Update
    By Anabel Monzo Paynter
    13195
    Watch a recording of our regulatory ops webinar meetup for international business aviation operators, recorded on May Sept. 17, 2025. 
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  • 17
    Sep

    2026 Winter Olympics in Milan and Cortina: Business Aviation Planning Guide

    High-Traffic Events, Italy
    By Andrea Sbracia
    157
    The 2026 Winter Olympics in Milan and Cortina present unique challenges for business aviation operators. Plan early for slot coordination, ...
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  • 16
    Sep

    Beijing Capital Airport (ZBAA) Ramp #62 Closes September 17: Business Aviation Impact

    China, Ops Update
    By Universal
    104
    Beijing Capital International Airport (ZBAA) will close its primary business aviation ramp for at least one month starting September 17, ...
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  • 16
    Sep

    Business Aviation Regulatory Update – September 2025

    Regulatory Compliance
    By Adam Hartley
    414
    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
    92
    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
    15879
    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
    11880
    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
    139
    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
    9720
    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
    170
    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
    809
    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

    Archive
    By Marcia Taue
    98
    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
    15256
    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
    17153
    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
    39210
    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
    5327
    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
    33952
    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. ...

    Archive
    By Daniel Pinto Da Silva
    5370
    Attending the Cheifs vs Chargers NFL game in Sao Paulo, Brazil? Expert advice on which airport to choose, where to ...
    Read More
  • 24
    Jul

    2025 Genoa International Boat Show: Business Aviation Planning Guide

    High-Traffic Events
    By Lorena Carraro
    10028
    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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