Middle East and Africa: Coronavirus (COVID-19) impact on business aviation
Africa & Middle East COVID-19 Flight Restrictions Algeria Notice: As of Aug. 12, 2020, we have temporarily stopped updating restriction ...Universal Aviation network expands to Turkey!
2020 is off to a busy start for Universal, as we continue to expand our global FBO and Ground Services ...Business Jet Destination Guide: Saudi Arabia
Saudi Arabia has long been one of the busiest and most popular business aviation destinations in the Middle East. Operating ...Flying a business jet to the Abu Dhabi Formula One Grand Prix
The Abu Dhabi Grand Prix takes place Nov. 29-Dec. 1, 2019, and it’s a highlight of the Formula One racing ...Operating a business jet to MEBAA? Here’s what you need to know
The Middle East Business Aviation Association (MEBAA) airshow is the leading business aviation exhibition in the Middle East for business ...Operating to Israel – Part 3: Permits and Operating Procedures
Israel permit procedures are, in many ways, unique and requirements are strictly enforced. It’s recommended that first time operators to ...Operating to Israel – Part 2: Flight and Operating Restrictions
In this part of the world operators need to be mindful of restrictions impacting operations to/from Israel and the rest ...Operating to Israel – Part 1: Airports & Local Area
Operating to Israel involves unique operating considerations, restrictions and security procedures that can complicate trip planning. For general aviation (GA) ...Attending the Abu Dhabi Airshow & Dubai Boat Show – Part 2: Permits, Airways, Culture ...
While landing permits for the Emirates can be obtained easily and quickly overflight permits to and from the region can ...Attending Abu Dhabi Airshow & Dubai Boat Show – Part 1: Airports, Parking, & CIQ
The Abu Dhabi Airshow takes place once every two years at Al Bateen (OMAD) Feb 26-28, 2018, positioning the Emirate ...Tips for Selecting a Business Aviation Tech Stop – Part 2: Permits, Airport Slots & ...
When planning international tech stops issues such as permits, airport slots, prior permissions required (PPRs), visa requirements and customs, immigration, ...Tips for Selecting a Business Aviation Tech Stop – Part 1: Key Considerations
Choosing the best tech stops for your long-haul international trip is always an important planning item. Considerations include route of ...How to Overcome Airports with Slot Issues: Part 3 – 7 Popular Airports with Challenging ...
Here and there around the world you’ll encounter airport slot situations more challenging than the average. These are typically very ...How to Overcome Airports with Slot Issues: Part 2 – Slot Challenges
Some airports are more challenging than others in terms of obtaining/revising airport slots. Certain locations confirm slot requests well prior ...How to Overcome Airports with Slot Issues: Part 1 – Slot Basics and Tips
More and more airports are requiring slots due to congestion issues, and these slot requirements differ depending upon the airport ...BizAv Planning Tips: 2016 Bahrain Grand Prix
This year’s Bahrain Formula One Grand Prix takes place April 1 – 3 at the Sakhir Circuit, the only true ...Middle East Flight Permits – Maximizing Schedule and Revision Flexibility
Over recent years the permit situation has relaxed somewhat for general aviation (GA) operations to the Middle East. Still, there ...Business Aviation Planning Tips: 2016 Yacht Show and Air Expo in Abu Dhabi
Abu Dhabi will be particularly busy during early March with the upcoming Yacht Show and Air Expo taking place March ...BizAv Planning: 2015 G20 Summit in Antalya Turkey
The 2015 G20 Summit in Turkey will be the 10th annual meeting of top heads of state. The event takes ...Dubai Air Show 2015: BizAv Operating Tips & Planning Considerations
The biennial Dubai Airshow takes place November 8-12 this year at Dubai World Central (OMDW). With an anticipated 65,000 trade ...Turkey Overflight Permit Changes – Part 2: Processing Permit Exemptions
Even if you do not currently have an overflight of Turkey planned, it’s a good idea to apply for this ...Turkey Overflight Permit Changes – Part 1: Good News for Bizav
Requirements for Turkey overflights eased significantly on April 2, 2015 – at least for most general aviation operators. As a ...
