Russell Bunger, Author at Universal® Operational Insight Blog

Russell Bunger

Lead Mission Advisor Russell Bunger has a passion for aviation and a determination for general aviation. Over his 20 years with Universal, Russell has facilitated over 13,000 thousand trips to Europe, Latin America, Asia, the Middle East and Africa. He not only has expertise in operations to all parts of the world but is adept at quickly troubleshooting any problems or issues that may come up day of operation. Russell served in the U.S. Army, including numerous combat missions in the Middle East, for 30 years in addition to training and serving as an Air Traffic Controller.

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Nov

Abu Dhabi Formula One Grand Prix 2025: Business Aviation Planning Guide

High-Traffic Events
By Russell Bunger
PT 4 M minute read
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The 2025 Abu Dhabi Grand Prix takes place Dec. 5-7, 2025. The race is a highlight of the Formula One ...

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Dec

Business Jet Destination Guide: Abu Dhabi

Destination Guides, United Arab Emirates
By Russell Bunger
PT 7 M minute read
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Abu Dhabi is the capital of the United Arab Emirates (UAE) and attracts considerable business aviation traffic. The UAE is ...

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Feb

Middle East Flight Permits – Maximizing Schedule and Revision Flexibility

Bizav Best Practice
By Russell Bunger
PT 5 M minute read
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Over recent years the permit situation has relaxed somewhat for general aviation (GA) operations to the Middle East. Still, there ...

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