Identifying regulatory gaps to optimize your flight department’s operational flexibility
There is growing optimism that based on vaccine rollouts and new vaccine passport programs, business aviation activity may begin to ...Why U.S. citizens should enroll in the Smart Traveler Enrollment Program (STEP) before international travel
Enrolling in the U.S. State Department Smart Traveler Enrollment Program (STEP) when traveling abroad is an excellent tool and should ...U.S. COVID Aviation Entry Requirements Web Meetup
This webinar reviews the impact of the U.S. CDC's new pre-departure testing order, potential U.S. quarantine, a global restrictions overview ...CDC COVID Private Aviation Testing Requirements, Visa, & BREXIT Webinar
This webinar reviews the impact of the U.S. CDC's new pre-departure testing order, visa best practices, BREXIT update, a global ...COVID Ops Webinar Meetup (BREXIT, Best Practices, & Puerto Rico ops)
Universal hosts a bi-weekly COVID operations webinar. This week's video features a regional overview, tips for COVID best practices, an ...Time to renew Mexico annual permits
September is typically the best month for private operators to apply for an annual Mexico permit. We recommend applying now ...Pre-clearance at Shannon Airport to resume Sept. 20, 2020
United States Customs and Border Protection (USCBP) Director confirmed that pre-clearance services at Shannon Airport for general aviation aircraft will ...Business Aircraft Ops to the 2020 Tokyo Summer Games and Paralympics
The 2020 Tokyo Summer Games and Paralympics are still a year away, but the time to begin planning is now. ...Helping Humanitarian Medical Supply Missions During the COVID-19 Crisis
Effective immediately, Universal Trip Support is waiving its fees on trip feasibility and consultation services and ground handling setup charges ...STILL FLYING: AN URGENT MEDICAL SUPPLY FLIGHT IN CHINA DURING COVID-19
While news headlines focus on the decline of international travel, it’s important to remember that many essential and critical missions ...COVID-19 Tips and Best Practices for Business Aircraft Operators
Several flight departments have asked us about what best practices they should be following during this challenging operating period with ...Chairman’s Note: NEW Costa Rica GAT – “That’s it?” Yes, operating to San Jose’s ...
In December 2019, GAT SJO, Costa Rica’s first-ever general aviation terminal (GAT), which is operated by Universal Aviation Costa Rica ...Business Aviation Destination Guide: San Jose, Costa Rica
ALERT: New GAT at MROC now open Costa Rica’s first-ever general aviation terminal, exclusively available to international private operations at ...Chairman’s Note* Ground Transportation for Bizav – The Past, The Present, and The Future ...
With Universal - Drivania Chauffeurs, every order is seamlessly integrated into Universal’s global trip planning and logistics network, so when ...Attending NBAA-BACE? Tips to get the MOST out of the show.
Attending the NBAA-BACE conference? Expert advice on what to wear at NBAA, where the NBAA parties are, how to get ...Business Aviation Destination Guide: Istanbul, Turkey
Istanbul is becoming an increasingly popular and busy destination for business aircraft travel. There are, however, assorted limitations and restrictions ...Aircraft Security Airside – Top GA Considerations
Aircraft guards are recommended for many worldwide locations and can be a worthwhile investment in enhancing safety and security of ...Business Aviation Destination Guide: Indonesia
Historically, operating to or over Indonesia required significant lead time, as the country had one of the longest lead-time requirements ...Business aviation destination guide: Tokyo, Japan
Tokyo is a safe, modern city well-equipped to provide first-rate services for business aviation. With proper pre-planning, operators can expect ...Traveling to ABACE: Safety Tips & Best Practices
Recently, we met with National Business Aviation Association (NBAA) team members, attending the Asian Business Aviation Conference Exhibition 2019 (ABACE), ...Aviation fuel delays – How they happen and how to avoid them
Aviation fuel delays can and do occur, and for a variety of reasons. So…I’ve gotten together with some of my ...Am I eligible to become a Certified Aviation Manager (CAM)?
Here's what you need to know to make your own decision on if pursuing a certified aviation manager (CAM) certification ...