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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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    • 4
      Dec

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

      COVID-19, Ops Update
      By Sean Raftery
      PT 2 M minute read
      971
      In a very positive move for business aviation, effective 04:00 Saturday, Dec. 5, 2020, the United Kingdom announced that it ...
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    • 15
      Jul

      UK Air Passenger Duty (UK APD) – How it Applies to UK Business Aviation

      Regulatory Compliance
      By Sean Raftery
      PT 5 M minute read
      3546
      The UK government extended the Air Passenger Duty (APD) to General Aviation (GA) on April 1, 2013. The good news ...
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    • 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
      2639
      London is a popular destination for general aviation operators, and there are many airports in the region to pick from. ...
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    • Update: Temporary Importation of Aircraft into the EU – New Developments
      4
      May

      Update: Temporary Importation of Aircraft into the EU – New Developments

      Regulatory Compliance
      By Sean Raftery
      PT 3 M minute read
      2171
      Following changes to the 2011 permanent aircraft importation rules, when the UK was brought into line with other European Union ...
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    • 14
      Aug

      All About Temporary Importation of Business Aircraft into the EU

      Bizav Best Practice
      By Sean Raftery
      PT 4 M minute read
      2524
      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
      1754
      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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