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    Ops Update

    • 11
      Feb

      Canada COVID Restrictions, U.S. Access, & COVID Testing Web Meetup

      COVID-19, Ops Update
      By Universal
      439
      At our Feb. 10, 2021 COVID Ops Webinar, subject matter experts discussed global COVID ops updates, Canada's new restrictions, answered ...
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    • 27
      Jan

      How Brexit is impacting business aviation ops to the UK

      Ops Update
      By Jason Hayward
      2269
      With a little less than two months from Jan. 1, 2021 and the UK’s official exit from the EU, there ...
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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
      1102
      Update: All UK safe-travel corridors and quarantine exemptions have been rendered null and void until further notice, due to the ...
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    • 21
      Jan

      Japan Ops Update – New mandatory luggage inspections and expansion of domestic ops permit

      Ops Update, Regulatory Compliance
      By Hiroshi Higashiyama
      1115
      Early in 2020, Japan announced increased security inspections of luggage of arrival/departing private jet passengers as well as an expansion ...
      Read More
    • 8
      Jan

      Ops Update: How the Iran/U.S. conflict is impacting business aviation

      Ops Update
      By Justin Murray
      1098
      As a result of the recent escalation of military conflict between the United States and Iran, the Federal Aviation Administration ...
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    • 9
      Dec

      Newly renovated GAT at Madrid Barajas (LEMD) now open

      Ops Update
      By Gonzalo Barona Jr
      1322
      The GAT at Madrid Barajas Airport (LEMD) was recently completely renovated with all new lounges and meeting rooms for crew ...
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    • 4
      Dec

      Ops Update: New Random Ramp Checks in Mexico – What you need to know

      Ops Update, Regulatory Compliance
      By Juan Muniz
      2794
      As part of a crackdown on illegal charter flights in Mexico from N-Registerd Part 91 operators, AFAC has implemented random ...
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    • 24
      Nov

      Everything you need to know about Costa Rica’s first-ever GAT at MROC

      Ops Update
      By Delmark Muir
      1730
      In mid-December 2019, Costa Rica’s first-ever general aviation terminal (GAT) will officially open for business aviation traffic at San Jose ...
      Read More
    • 23
      Nov

      UPDATE: How the new GAT at SBGR in Sao Paulo impacts business aviation

      Ops Update
      By Adonis Bastos
      2260
      A new general aviation terminal recently opened at Description at São Paulo Guarulhos International Airport (SBGR). Since the opening, there ...
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    • 14
      Nov

      Chairman’s Note* – Big News in Beijing to improve your experience!

      Ops Update, Universal News
      By Greg Evans
      2037
      Effective Dec. 1, 2019, our Universal Aviation China ground handling experts will now have on-ramp access to provide supervisory services in coordination ...
      Read More
    • 24
      Sep

      Airport Slots at Hong Kong (VHHH) – Breaking updates impacting business aviation operators

      Ops Update
      By Alan Pong
      4916
      Does the thought of trying to obtain slots at Hong Kong International Airport (VHHH) make your head hurt? If so, ...
      Read More
    • 22
      Jul

      Ebola outbreak in Central Africa – Business aviation is watching.

      Ops Update
      By Christine Vamvakas
      2991
      Is the Central Africa Ebola outbreak impacting business aviation? What Ebola restrictions are in place for business aviation? What’s the ...
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    • 18
      Jul

      Best airport alternates during Milan Linate’s (LIML) closure

      Ops Update
      By Andrea Sbracia
      2260
      Milan Linate Airport (LIML) is scheduled to be closed from July 27 to October 26, 2019. Because Linate is ...
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    • UPDATE: Cuban Ops - What BizAv Operators Need to Know
      6
      Jun

      New Cuba sanctions: how they impact business aviation

      Ops Update, Regulatory Compliance
      By Kathy Self
      5911
      The U.S. Department of Commerce through its Bureau of Industry and Security (“BIS”) and the U.S. Department of Treasury through ...
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    • How the grounding of Boeing 737 MAX 8 aircraft is impacting business aviation
      12
      Mar

      How the grounding of Boeing 737 MAX 8 aircraft is impacting business aviation

      Ops Update
      By Universal
      1959
      Following the crash of Ethiopian Airlines flight of a Boeing 737 MAX 8 aircraft earlier this week, several countries’ civil ...
      Read More
    • Aviation Ops Update for Japan: New falling objects AIC
      11
      Mar

      Aviation Ops Update for Japan: New falling objects AIC

      Destinations, Ops Update, Regulatory Compliance
      By Hiroshi Higashiyama
      2255
      Business aviation operators traveling to Japan should be aware a recently published Aeronautical Information Circular on Falling Objects. The full ...
      Read More
    • AVIATION OPS UPDATE FOR JAPAN: NEW TOURIST TAX
      5
      Mar

      Aviation Ops Update for Japan: New tourist tax

      Destinations, Ops Update, Regulatory Compliance
      By Hiroshi Higashiyama
      1604
      Business aviation operators traveling to Japan should be aware of a recently implemented Japan International Tourist Tax. The full details ...
      Read More
    • How the government shutdown can impact your bizav mission
      17
      Jan

      How the U.S. Government Shutdown could impact your business aviation mission

      Ops Update
      By Laura Everington
      1707
      The U.S. government shutdown has had several impacts on the business aviation industry.
      Read More
    • Bizav pilots asked to decrease runway occupancy time for arrivals at VHHH
      10
      Jan

      Bizav pilots asked to decrease runway occupancy time for arrivals at VHHH

      Ops Update
      By Sarah Kalmeta
      1964
      Education on the impact of unnecessarily long ROTA times will ensure unavoidable delays are reduced, leading to more efficient services ...
      Read More
    • New Night Curfew at Singapore’s Seletar (WSSL) Airport Coming Jan. 1, 2019
      5
      Dec

      New Night Curfew at Singapore’s Seletar (WSSL) Airport Coming Jan. 1, 2019

      Ops Update
      By Yvonne Chan
      3360
      Effective Jan. 1, 2019, Seletar Airport (WSSL) will implement a new night curfew at the airport. Read below for details.
      Read More
    • NEW TEMPORARY CAYMAN ISLANDS PEAK SEASON SLOT RESTRICTIONS AT MWCR
      8
      Nov

      NEW TEMPORARY CAYMAN ISLANDS PEAK SEASON SLOT RESTRICTIONS AT MWCR

      Ops Update
      By Universal
      2266
      Arrival and departure slots will be required for all general aviation flights operating to Owen Roberts International Airport (MWCR) in ...
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    • 10
      Oct

      Operating a business jet to Cambodia – less flexibility with new landing permit lead times

      Ops Update
      By Alan Pong
      2114
      Operating a business jet to Cambodia on short-notice recently became more challenging. Here are the top six things you need ...
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