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 ...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 ...COVID Travel Restrictions Impacting Business Aviation
The impact of the global COVID travel restrictions on business aviation is fluid and evolving by the minute. This article ...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, ...Economic Sanctions – How they impact business aviation
In the world of global business aviation, understanding economic sanctions regulations (both comprehensive and targeted) is important in order to ...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:U.S. APIS Transmission Update – new contact tracing info requirements for pax & crew
Effective March 4, 2021, GA passengers and crew are required to provide additional details in their United States APIS submissions, ...Still Flying: Business Aviation Making a Difference during the COVID-19 Epidemic.
Universal proud to support flight containing one million masks and half a million COVID-19 test kits donated to the United ...Operating a business jet to the Singapore Airshow
Asia’s largest aerospace and defense event takes place Feb 11-16, 2020 at Singapore Changi (WSSS). Held once every two years, the ...Japan Ops Update – New mandatory luggage inspections and expansion of domestic ops permit
Early in 2020, Japan announced increased security inspections of luggage of arrival/departing private jet passengers as well as an expansion ...Airport Slots at Hong Kong (VHHH) – Breaking updates impacting business aviation operators
Does the thought of trying to obtain slots at Hong Kong International Airport (VHHH) make your head hurt? If so, ...Business Aviation Destination Guide: Koh Samui, Thailand
Koh Samui, Thailand is world-renowned for its beautiful, white sand, palm-lined beaches and luxurious resorts. It is Thailand’s second largest ...Chairman’s Note* New: Universal Aviation Singapore and a New GAT – Mission Accomplished!
Great news in Singapore! We officially celebrated the official inauguration of the new Seletar Business Aviation Centre, as well our ...Aviation Ops Update for Japan: New falling objects AIC
Business aviation operators traveling to Japan should be aware a recently published Aeronautical Information Circular on Falling Objects. The full ...Aviation Ops Update for Japan: New tourist tax
Business aviation operators traveling to Japan should be aware of a recently implemented Japan International Tourist Tax. The full details ...Operating to Japan – Part 3: Ground Handling, Security & Local Services
Ground handling services in Japan are known for their reliability, quality and high level of customer care. Still, we recommend ...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 ...Operating to Japan – Part 1: Airports & Parking
Japan is, and always has been, a popular tech and destination stop location for general aviation (GA). While GA access, ...Operating to RPLL – Part 2: Permits, Slots & CIQ
For operations to Manila (RPLL) there are a number of important airport slot and permit issues to be aware of, ...