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 ...Air Ambulance Flights – Everything you need to know about these life-saving missions
Special planning considerations are critical when operating air ambulance flights internationally, in order to launch missions as quickly and efficiently ...Operating to Japan – Part 2: Permits, Slots & CIQ
For most private non-revenue operations to Japan there's no requirement for either overflight or landing permits. However, obtaining preferred airport ...Aviation Weather Tips — Visibility
Visibility conditions impact aviation operations in many ways. Poor visibility at a destination can reduce capacity of airports leading to ...Permits & Slot Flexibility Worldwide – Part 2: Slot Considerations
This business aviation blog post continues from our article last week, entitled: “Permits & Slot Flexibility Worldwide – Part 1: ...Permits & Slot Flexibility Worldwide – Part 1: Permit Considerations
Overflight and landing permits are needed for many international locations and regions, all with varying lead time, procedural and documentation ...Noise Curfews & Abatement – Planning Considerations
One of the biggest show stoppers out there, in terms of operating restrictions, is airport and noise curfews. It’s always ...Universal Chairman’s Note * A WIN against ATC Privatization – Thank You!
I’m excited to announce that, thanks to you, we have achieved a MAJOR WIN for Business and General Aviation! It ...
