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    Sean Raftery

    Sean Raftery

    Sean Raftery has more than 30 years of aviation experience, including over 20 with Universal Weather and Aviation, Inc. Based in Stansted, United Kingdom, Sean was an airman in the Royal Air Force where he worked in air traffic control and squadron operations. In 2002, he was appointed Managing Director of Universal Aviation U.K. – London-Stansted and in 2010 took on the additional responsibilities as Managing Director of Ireland as well. Under Sean's leadership, Universal Aviation U.K. – London-Stansted and Universal Aviation Ireland, with FBO locations at Dublin and Shannon, have continued to grow and add new services, including the European Operations Centre and a new fuelling into plane business in Dublin. Sean has also been instrumental in Universal Aviation continuing to upgrade its facilities and recently led efforts in Dublin to relocate the location to a new, larger facility while in Stansted he oversaw the complete refurbishment of Universal Aviation U.K. – London-Stansted in time for the '12 Games in London. Well respected within the business aviation industry, Sean has worked closely with government officials to develop and implement industry leading Health and Safety practices and was highly instrumental in influencing the U.K. government for fairer and better immigration procedures for visiting business jet passengers.

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    • London
      22
      May

      Luton & Stansted Airport Night Slot Restrictions Summer 2023 – Stansted Still Best London Alternative

      Ops Update, United Kingdom
      By Sean Raftery
      PT 2 M minute read
      3356
      London’s Luton Airport announced a night slot ban for Summer 2021. The lack of night slots makes Luton a less ...
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    • 4
      Dec

      Breaking: Most business aviation operators should qualify for new UK business traveller COVID quarantine exemption

      Archive, Ops Update
      By Sean Raftery
      PT 2 M minute read
      2478
      Update: All UK safe-travel corridors and quarantine exemptions have been rendered null and void until further notice, due to the ...
      Read More
    • Luton Airport Imposes Aircraft Noise Restrictions that Impacts Business Aviation
      12
      Apr

      Luton Airport Imposes Aircraft Noise Restrictions that Impacts Business Aviation

      Ops Update
      By Sean Raftery
      PT 2 M minute read
      3691
      London is a popular destination for general aviation operators, and there are many airports in the region to pick from. ...
      Read More
    • 14
      Aug

      All About Temporary Importation of Business Aircraft into the EU

      Bizav Best Practice
      By Sean Raftery
      PT 4 M minute read
      4225
      The alternative to permanent importation of aircraft into the EU is a temporary admission (TA), otherwise known as a temporary ...
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    • 1
      Aug

      3 Must-Knows about Permanent Importation of Business Aircraft into the EU

      Bizav Best Practice
      By Sean Raftery
      PT 3 M minute read
      3012
      If you plan to operate through the European Union (EU) in a non-EU-registered aircraft with EU resident passengers or crew ...
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