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Operational Insight

  • 28
    May

    Art Basel Switzerland 2025: Business Aviation Planning Guide

    High-Traffic Events
    By Universal
    11362
    Art Basel 2025 (June 19–22) will bring major GA restrictions to Basel’s EuroAirport (LFSB), including no overnight parking and strict ...
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  • 19
    May

    Business Aviation Regulatory Update – May 2025

    Regulatory Compliance
    By Adam Hartley
    407
    Universal’s Bizav Guy, Adam Hartley, breaks down the latest regulatory changes affecting business aviation, including REAL ID enforcement, CDC dog ...
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  • 14
    May

    [VIDEO] Global Ops Regulatory Update May 2025

    Ops Update
    By Anabel Monzo Paynter
    12949
    Watch a recording of our regulatory ops webinar meetup for international business aviation operators, recorded on May 13, 2025. 
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  • 14
    May

    Coronation of Pope Leo XIV: Business Aviation Impact on Rome Ops

    Archive, High-Traffic Events, Italy
    By Floriana Fabri
    379
    With the coronation of Pope Leo XIV set for May 18, operators should expect increased congestion and restricted GA access ...
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  • 7
    May

    U.S. Real ID 2025 Deadline: What Business Aviation Operators Need to Know

    Regulatory Compliance
    By Louis Smyth
    625
    The REAL ID deadline is here. While most private business jet flights aren’t affected, charter operators under TSA programs must ...
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  • 6
    May

    Wimbledon 2025: Business Aviation Planning Guide

    High-Traffic Events
    By Jason Hayward
    8740
    Our top London airport recommendation for business aviation operators attending Wimbledon is Northolt. It's not only the closest airport to ...
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  • 6
    May

    Athens (LGAV) Business Aviation Update: Slot & Parking Changes for Summer 2025

    Greece, Regulatory Compliance
    By Dimitra Kiriakopoulou
    433
    Business aviation operators flying to Athens International Airport (LGAV) should prepare for new slot coordination and parking changes effective Summer ...
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  • 1
    May

    CDC Dog Importation Regulations 2025: Essential Guide for Business Aviation Aircraft Owners and Operators

    Regulatory Compliance
    By Adam Hartley
    1541
    Starting Aug. 1, 2024, the CDC will enforce new dog importation regulations aimed at preventing the reintroduction of dog rabies ...
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  • 29
    Apr

    Hong Kong: 2025 Business Aviation Destination Guide

    Destination Guides, Hong Kong
    By Alan Pong
    12842
    For business aviation operators traveling to Hong Kong International Airport (VHHH), advanced planning and knowledge of the operational challenges, such ...
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  • 24
    Apr

    China CAAC Updates Landing Permit Application Requirements: What Business Aviation Operators Need to Know

    China, Regulatory Compliance
    By Ricky Fang
    686
    CAAC has upgraded its Preflight system with new requirements effective March 1, 2025. All business aircraft operating to China must ...
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  • 23
    Apr

    Barbados: 2025 Business Aviation Destination Guide

    Barbados, Destination Guides
    By Universal
    268
    Barbados offers excellent infrastructure for business aviation, featuring 24/7 FBO services, streamlined CIQ processing, and reliable operations at Grantley Adams ...
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  • 22
    Apr

    Thailand Introduces Mandatory Digital Arrival Card for All Foreign Nationals – Effective May 1, 2025

    Regulatory Compliance
    By Louis Smyth
    271
    Thailand is revolutionizing its border entry procedures with the launch of the mandatory Thailand Digital Arrival Card (TDAC) system. Starting ...
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  • 20
    Apr

    Hong Kong APIS Requirements for Business Aviation

    Hong Kong, Regulatory Compliance
    By Adam Hartley
    396
    Hong Kong has implemented new Advance Passenger Information System (APIS) requirements for business aviation effective April 2025. This change will ...
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  • 16
    Apr

    Business Aviation Regulatory Update – April 2025

    Regulatory Compliance
    By Adam Hartley
    318
    Catch up on April’s key bizav regulatory changes with theBIZAVguy: new FAA rules for foreign operators, updated UK ETA and ...
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  • Business Aviation Trip Planning Tips: Istanbul, Turkey
    14
    Apr

    Türkiye API Requirements: Business Aviation Guide

    Regulatory Compliance, Turkey
    By Tuba Oguz
    239
    As of 2023, Türkiye (Turkey) has introduced an Advance Passenger Information (API) system for general aviation and air cargo. This ...
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  • 10
    Apr

    French Civil Aviation Tax: Business Aviation Guide

    EU Travel Taxes, France, Regulatory Compliance
    By Louis Smyth
    159
    France’s Civil Aviation Tax is a separate charge from the solidarity or airport tax, applying to all commercial air transport ...
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  • 10
    Apr

    France Airport Tax: Business Aviation Guide

    EU Travel Taxes, France, Regulatory Compliance
    By Louis Smyth
    168
    France’s airport tax (Taxe d’Aéroport) applies to all departing passengers and cargo and varies by airport class. Here’s what business ...
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  • 9
    Apr

    Kenya eTA Now Required: Business Aviaton Guide

    Regulatory Compliance
    By Louis Smyth
    162
    As of January 1, 2024, Kenya requires Electronic Travel Authorisation (eTA) for most travelers, including business aviation passengers and crew ...
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  • 9
    Apr

    Brazil Reinstatement of Visa Requirements for U.S., Canadian & Australian Citizens/Crew

    Brazil, Regulatory Compliance
    By Louis Smyth
    11394
    Effective April 10, 2025, U.S., Canadian, and Australian tourists will need a visa to enter Brazil. Crew members have been ...
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  • 31
    Mar

    Japan Expo 2025 (Osaka) – Business Aviation Guide

    High-Traffic Events, Japan
    By Louis Smyth
    400
    Expo 2025 Osaka will bring heavy aviation traffic to Kansai International Airport (RJBB). Learn about temporary restrictions, slot requirements, permit ...
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  • 27
    Mar

    Ankara, Türkiye: 2025 Business Aviation Destination Guide

    Destination Guides, Turkey
    By Tuba Oguz
    248
    As the capital of Türkiye, Ankara sees regular diplomatic and government-related business aviation traffic. Ankara Esenboğa Airport (LTAC) is the ...
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  • 27
    Mar

    Dalaman, Türkiye (LTBS): 2025 Business Aviation Destination Guide

    Destination Guides, Turkey
    By Tuba Oguz
    196
    Dalaman, nestled on Türkiye’s stunning southwestern coast, is a prime destination for private jet travelers heading to coastal resorts like ...
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