United Kingdom Advance Passenger Duty (UK-APD): Business Aviation Guide
UK-APD (Advance Passenger Duty) is a per-passenger duty that must be paid to HM Revenue & Customs (HMRC) for qualifying ...Australian Grand Prix 2023: Business Aviation Planning Guide
The Australian Formula 1 Grand Prix takes place March 30 – April 2, 2023 at the Albert Park street circuit ...BOAO Forum (BFA) 2023: Business Aviation Planning Guide
The annual BOAO Forum for Asia 2023 (BFA) will be held March 28-31, 2023 in Boao, Hainan Province, China. This ...[VIDEO] Global Ops Update February 2023
Watch a recording of our monthly ops webinar meetup for international business aviation operators, recorded on Feb. 22, 2023.[VIDEO] China and Asia-Pacific Reopening Update February 2023
Watch a recording on the current status of China and Asia-Pacific's reopening, featuring experts on the ground recorded on Feb. ...China Development Forum 2023: Business Aviation Planning Guide
The annual China Development Forum (CDF) 2019 will be taking place March 23-25, 2019 in Beijing. Whether you’re planning to ...Chairman’s Note * Happy Chinese New Year – Celebrating China’s Reopening!!!
China’s reopening will significantly boost the Asia-Pacific and global economy, and our Universal Aviation China team members are eagerly awaiting ...China Reopening Guide for Business Aviation
Here’s everything business aviation operators need to know about China’s reopening and how its current COVID surge is impacting international ...Shannon, Ireland U.S. Pre-Clearance to the U.S.: Business Aviation Guide
Pre-clearance services at Shannon, Ireland (EINN) have been steadily enhanced over the years. With time involved to pre-clear now significantly ...Singapore Airports: 2023 Business Aviation Destination Guide
While Singapore is a welcoming business aviation operating environment with good services and facilities, aviation traffic and competition for limited ...Japan: 2023 Business Aviation Destination Guide
Japan is, and always has been, a popular tech and destination stop location for general aviation (GA). While GA access, ...Japan to end daily arrivals cap; allow visa-free tourism starting Oct. 11, 2022
In a much-anticipated announcement, Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida announced that the country would end its daily arrivals cap while ...U.S. CBP Provides Clarification on Permit to Proceed (P2P) Requirements
After a cross-departmental review, CBP determined Permit-to-Proceed (P2P) regulations do not apply broadly to passenger operations as has been practice, ...Thailand COVID Entry Requirements & Life on the Ground
If you have upcoming travel plans for Singapore, check out this short video. Our APAC Regional Director, Yvonne Chan, talks ...Singapore COVID Entry Requirements & Life on the Ground
If you have upcoming travel plans for Singapore, check out this short video. Our APAC Regional Director, Yvonne Chan, talks ...Asia-Pacific: COVID travel restrictions
Asia Pacific Region COVID Restrictions March 30, 2022 Summary info for vaccinated travelers only. Detailed intelligence available. – This is just ...Japan begins phased reopening – now allowing limited business travel
Japan is now allowing a limited number of foreign business travelers to enter the country. Here's what you need to ...EASA Environmental Registration Mandate – What business aviation operators need to know
A fast-approaching March 2022 deadline is nearing, requiring certain aircraft to comply with the European Union’s Environmental Safety Administration (EASA) ...Chairman’s Note: Asia-Pacific Reopening – It’s Happening … and Universal is There to Support You!
It’s been a long 2.5 years of the nearly complete shutdown of foreign travel in the Asia-Pacific region, but today I am thrilled to ...ADS-B UPDATE 2023 – WHERE ARE WE NOW?
The following is an overview of what ADS-B is, which countries already require ADS-B, and those who have upcoming mandates:How to enter the United States via a National Interest Waiver
The National Interest Waiver (NIW) is an avenue foreign nationals can explore for entry into the U.S. if they are ...New Portugal Carbon Tax – Impact to business aviation
On July 1, 2021, Portugal implemented a carbon tax on unscheduled commercial (charter) general aviation operators. The carbon tax is ...
