{"id":33885,"date":"2020-04-03T17:34:13","date_gmt":"2020-04-03T22:34:13","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.universalweather.com\/blog\/?page_id=33885"},"modified":"2026-04-29T09:09:40","modified_gmt":"2026-04-29T14:09:40","slug":"home-page","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.universalweather.com\/blog\/","title":{"rendered":"HOME PAGE"},"content":{"rendered":"","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"","protected":false},"author":2,"featured_media":0,"parent":0,"menu_order":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","template":"page_builder.php","meta":{"_acf_changed":false,"footnotes":""},"class_list":["post-33885","page","type-page","status-publish","hentry"],"acf":{"destination_guide_heading":"Destination Guides","destination_guide_sub_heading":"Follow the latest Operational Insights for bizav's top destinations in our blog.","slider_article":[{"ID":45160,"post_author":"6","post_date":"2026-04-16 08:19:58","post_date_gmt":"2026-04-16 13:19:58","post_content":"<div style=\"border: solid 1px #808080; padding: 15px 15px 1px 15px;\">\r\n\r\n<strong>For more detailed information on specific destinations and regulations within Greece, please visit our articles on:<\/strong>\r\n<ul>\r\n \t<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.universalweather.com\/blog\/greece-business-aviation-destination-guide\/\">Greece Business Aviation Destination Guide<\/a><\/li>\r\n \t<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.universalweather.com\/blog\/greece-peak-season-2026-same-constraints-tighter-execution-required\/\">Greece Summer Peak Season 2026<\/a><\/li>\r\n \t<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.universalweather.com\/blog\/greek-islands-business-aviation-destination-guide\/\">Greek Islands Business Aviation Destination Guide<\/a><\/li>\r\n \t<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.universalweather.com\/blog\/mykonos-greece-business-aviation-destination-guide\/\">Mykonos Business Aviation Destination Guide<\/a><\/li>\r\n \t<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.universalweather.com\/blog\/athens-lgav-business-aviation-update-slot-parking-changes-for-summer-2025\/\">Athens Airport Slot\/Parking Changes (2025)<\/a><\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n<\/div>Parking remains extremely limited across Greece heading into summer 2026, and it continues to drive most operational risk.\r\n\r\nThe constraints themselves are familiar. What changes is how quickly options disappear once demand builds.\r\n\r\n\u201cThe biggest misconception is that conditions are getting worse,\u201d says <a href=\"https:\/\/www.universalweather.com\/blog\/author\/dimitrakiriakopoulou\/\">Dimitra Kiriakopoulou<\/a>, Ops &amp; Customer Care Director, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.universalaviation.aero\/country\/greece\/\">Universal Aviation Greece<\/a>. \u201cIn reality, the constraints are very similar year over year. What\u2019s changed is how little flexibility remains once peak demand sets in.\u201d\r\n\r\n<hr \/>\r\n\r\n<h2>Why does Greece get difficult in summer?<\/h2>\r\n<img class=\"aligncenter size-large wp-image-45161\" src=\"https:\/\/www.universalweather.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/Gemini_Generated_Image_vprbo6vprbo6vprb-1024x559.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"1024\" height=\"559\" \/>The airports are open. Getting in usually isn\u2019t the issue.\r\n\r\nParking is tight at most island airports, and weekend demand reduces availability quickly. Once it does, options disappear fast. Visible ramp space does not mean parking availability.\r\n\r\nOnce schedules are set, making changes becomes difficult.\r\n\r\nThe challenge isn\u2019t access. It\u2019s controlling where the aircraft can stay and for how long.\r\n\r\n<hr \/>\r\n\r\n<h2>What\u2019s actually different in 2026?<\/h2>\r\nVery little.\r\n\r\nSantorini (LGSR) has one change worth noting. The 40-minute parking limit between 0500\u20131800Z remains, but overnight stays of up to 11 hours are now possible outside that window. This helps in specific scenarios but does not change the overall parking situation across Greece.\r\n\r\nSlots are also largely unchanged, with one exception. Athens (LGAV) moves to Level 3 coordination from September 17\u201322. During that period, slot adherence becomes critical and schedule flexibility is limited.\r\n\r\nPeak season pressure runs May 15 through September 15, with the heaviest demand concentrated on weekends.\r\n\r\n<hr \/>\r\n\r\n<h2>Where does planning fall apart?<\/h2>\r\nUsually in the same place. Operators wait too long to commit to an alternate.\r\n\r\n\u201cThe pattern is always the same,\u201d Kiriakopoulou says. \u201cOperators try to secure their preferred location first, and only look at alternates after. By then, availability is already gone.\u201d\r\n\r\nOperators often don\u2019t realize how quickly availability disappears once weekend demand hits.\r\n\r\nFrom there, the sequence is predictable. Preferred parking is not confirmed. No alternate is secured. Availability disappears across the network. Crews are left trying to reposition with limited or no viable options.\r\n\r\nSlot management issues add to the problem. Holding multiple bookings without proper cancellation, or misaligning slots across destinations, leads to penalties, fines, or operational conflicts.\r\n\r\nCrew logistics are a common planning mistake. Aircraft parked on one island while accommodations are arranged on another adds unnecessary complexity in an already constrained environment.\r\n\r\n\u201cMost issues we see aren\u2019t because access is denied,\u201d Kiriakopoulou says. \u201cThey happen because planning decisions were made too late, or without full alignment.\u201d\r\n\r\n<hr \/>\r\n\r\n<h2>Fuel and ground handling<\/h2>\r\nNot a limiting factor right now.\r\n\r\nFuel supply in Greece remains stable despite concerns in other parts of Europe, though the situation continues to be monitored. Ground handling conditions are also steady, with no significant changes reported.\r\n\r\n<hr \/>\r\n\r\n<h2>What does good planning look like?<\/h2>\r\n<img class=\"aligncenter size-large wp-image-39361\" src=\"https:\/\/www.universalweather.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/Athens-1-FEATURED-1920x1080-1-1024x576.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1024\" height=\"576\" \/>\r\n\r\nSuccess depends on committing early to workable parking, not chasing preferred locations.\r\n\r\nSecure a confirmed alternate from the start. Build the schedule around where the aircraft can actually stay. Manage slots carefully and keep aircraft, crew, and accommodations aligned.\r\n\r\n\u201cParking rarely improves closer to the operation,\u201d Kiriakopoulou says. \u201cIf anything, options narrow. The operators who commit early are the ones who avoid disruption.\u201d","post_title":"Greece Peak Season 2026: Same Constraints, Tighter Execution Required","post_excerpt":"Parking constraints across Greece remain tight heading into summer 2026, with demand quickly eliminating available options. While conditions are similar to previous years, reduced flexibility means operators who delay decisions risk losing both preferred locations and viable alternates.","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","post_password":"","post_name":"greece-peak-season-2026-same-constraints-tighter-execution-required","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2026-04-16 08:20:29","post_modified_gmt":"2026-04-16 13:20:29","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/www.universalweather.com\/blog\/?p=45160","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw","robotsmeta":null},{"ID":31635,"post_author":"6","post_date":"2026-04-20 07:30:57","post_date_gmt":"2026-04-20 12:30:57","post_content":"<div style=\"border: solid 1px #808080; padding: 15px 15px 1px 15px;\"><strong>For more information on France, visit our destination, regulatory, and high-traffic event guides:<\/strong>\r\n<ul>\r\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.universalweather.com\/blog\/france-business-aviation-destination-guide\/\">France<\/a><\/li>\r\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.universalweather.com\/blog\/paris-france-business-aviation-destination-guide\/\">Paris<\/a><\/li>\r\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.universalweather.com\/blog\/new-french-solidarity-tax-rates-for-2025-what-business-aviation-operators-need-to-know\/\">French Solidarity Tax<\/a><\/li>\r\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.universalweather.com\/blog\/southern-france-2022-business-aviation-destination-guide\/\">Southern France<\/a><\/li>\r\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.universalweather.com\/blog\/paris-air-show\/\">Paris Airshow<\/a><\/li>\r\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.universalweather.com\/blog\/operating-to-the-cannes-festival-and-monaco-grand-prix\/\">Cannes Film Festival\u00a0<\/a><\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n<\/div>\r\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\r\n<p>The Festival doesn\u2019t start until May 12.<\/p>\r\n<p>The system is already tightening.<\/p>\r\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.festival-cannes.com\/en\/\">Cannes runs May 12\u201323<\/a>, and that duration is what changes the operation. This isn\u2019t a single surge in and out. It\u2019s eleven straight days of pressure on the same airports, the same handlers, and the same infrastructure, with schedules constantly shifting underneath it.<\/p>\r\n<p>If you\u2019re planning Cannes, think in terms of endurance, not peak.\u00a0<\/p>\r\n<p>\u201cParking is what we\u2019re watching first,\u201d says Julia Hauer FBO Manager, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.dca-gops.com\/\">DC Aviation G-OPS, Nice C\u00f4te d\u2019Azur Airport (LFMN).\u00a0<\/a><\/p>\r\n<p><img class=\"aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/www.universalweather.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/GettyImages-1051774174-1024x593.jpg\" alt=\"Ground transportation South of France\" \/><\/p>\r\n<hr \/>\r\n<h2>The Airport Picture<\/h2>\r\n<p><img class=\"size-large wp-image-41053 aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/www.universalweather.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/03\/GettyImages-971998244-1024x616.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1024\" height=\"616\" \/><\/p>\r\n<p>Nice (LFMN) is the default for most operations. It handles everything, runs 24 hours, and keeps you within reach of Cannes by road or helicopter.<\/p>\r\n<p>That part is straightforward.<\/p>\r\n<p>Parking isn\u2019t.<\/p>\r\n<p>Nice is coordinated year-round, and during Cannes the ramp fills early. What looks open on arrival often isn\u2019t available in any usable way. If parking isn\u2019t confirmed before departure, you\u2019re building the rest of the trip on something that can still move.<\/p>\r\n<p>And it does.<\/p>\r\n<p>In some cases, confirmation comes late. When it does, everything tied to it moves with it. Crew hotels, transport, handling timelines.<\/p>\r\n<p class=\"xxxxxmsonormal\">\u201cEverything else in the plan depends on where the aircraft is going to sit,\u201d Hauer says.<\/p>\r\n<hr \/>\r\n<h2>Cannes Mandelieu (LFMD)<\/h2>\r\n<p><img class=\"size-large wp-image-41050 aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/www.universalweather.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/03\/GettyImages-666723806-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" \/><\/p>\r\n<p>Useful if it fits. Not something to fall back on.<\/p>\r\n<p>LFMD is closer to Cannes and works well for smaller aircraft and certain drop-and-collect profiles. But it has limits that matter:<\/p>\r\n<ul>\r\n<li>35,000 kg MTOW<\/li>\r\n<li>No overtime<\/li>\r\n<li>Its own procedures and constraints<\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n<p>It works when you plan for it.<\/p>\r\n<p>It doesn\u2019t absorb overflow from Nice without warning.<\/p>\r\n<hr \/>\r\n<h2>Slots and Coordination<\/h2>\r\n<p>Nice runs under COHOR coordination year-round. During Cannes, the difference is volume.<\/p>\r\n<p>Requests stack up. Late requests don\u2019t get priority.<\/p>\r\n<p>Get slots in early. Then keep them aligned. Schedule changes during the Festival aren\u2019t unusual, but they need to be reflected in coordination. If the flight plan drifts away from the approved slot, you\u2019re introducing risk you don\u2019t need.<\/p>\r\n<p>Slots hold when the plan stays clean.<\/p>\r\n<p>Once parking shifts, slot alignment becomes harder to maintain. As Hauer notes, the rest of the plan moves with it.<\/p>\r\n<hr \/>\r\n<h2>Where Cannes Gets Difficult<\/h2>\r\n[caption id=\"attachment_45178\" align=\"aligncenter\" width=\"1024\"]<img class=\"wp-image-45178 size-large\" src=\"https:\/\/www.universalweather.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/DC_Aviation_Nizza_Setup_pre_207-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" \/> DC Aviation G-OPS, Nice C\u00f4te d\u2019Azur Airport (LFMN)[\/caption]\r\n<p>Not in one place. In everything, slowly.<\/p>\r\n<p>Handler capacity stretches across the full eleven days. Fueling takes longer. Transport becomes harder to secure. Helicopter availability tightens as demand builds.<\/p>\r\n<p>None of it stops the operation.<\/p>\r\n<p>All of it slows it down. That slowdown tends to compound once parking changes, because the rest of the operation is tied to it.<\/p>\r\n<p>The later coordination starts, the more of this you feel.<\/p>\r\n<p>A few areas to get ahead of early:<\/p>\r\n<ul>\r\n<li>Helicopter transfers between Nice and Cannes fill quickly. If it\u2019s part of the plan, lock it in early<\/li>\r\n<li>Ground transport from Nice to Cannes is 30\u201345 minutes in theory. During the Festival, assume longer<\/li>\r\n<li>Hotels near the Croisette move fast. Crew options inland or near alternates are worth securing early<\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n<p data-start=\"388\" data-end=\"472\">Helicopter transfers between Nice and Cannes are one of the first things to tighten. They\u2019re also one of the first pieces affected when parking isn\u2019t locked in early.<\/p>\r\n<p data-start=\"474\" data-end=\"750\">They\u2019re heavily used during the Festival, and availability drops off as the event progresses. If helicopter lift is part of the plan, it needs to be booked early and reconfirmed. Waiting to arrange it closer to the operation usually means fewer options, worse timing, or both.<\/p>\r\n<hr \/>\r\n<h2>Permits and CIQ<\/h2>\r\n<p>CIQ at Nice is efficient and generally not the constraint.<\/p>\r\n<p>Permits can be.<\/p>\r\n<p>Non-EU operations need lead time, and Cannes doesn\u2019t give you extra room if you start late. Move permits in parallel with parking and slots, not after.<\/p>\r\n<hr \/>\r\n<h2>Alternates<\/h2>\r\n<p>You may not need them.<\/p>\r\n<p>You should still have them.<\/p>\r\n<p>Toulon (LFTH), Marseille (LFML), and Le Castellet (LFMQ) are the usual options. If something shifts mid-operation, knowing where you\u2019re going before it happens keeps it manageable. In many cases, that shift starts with parking.<\/p>\r\n<p>If you\u2019re figuring that out in real time, you\u2019re already behind.<\/p>\r\n<hr \/>\r\n<h2>Before You Go<\/h2>\r\n<p><img class=\"aligncenter size-large wp-image-45176\" src=\"https:\/\/www.universalweather.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/Van-Nice-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" \/><\/p>\r\n<ul>\r\n<li>Parking confirmed at Nice or LFMD, with reposition options identified<\/li>\r\n<li>Slots requested early and aligned with the flight plan<\/li>\r\n<li>Helicopter transfers confirmed if needed<\/li>\r\n<li>Ground transport arranged with realistic timing<\/li>\r\n<li>Permits in hand for non-EU operations<\/li>\r\n<li>Crew hotels confirmed, including backup options<\/li>\r\n<li>Alternates identified and ready<\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n<hr \/>\r\n<h2>One More Thing<\/h2>\r\n<p>The Monaco Grand Prix follows less than two weeks later.<\/p>\r\n<p>Nice doesn\u2019t reset in between.<\/p>\r\n<p>If your schedule runs into late May or early June, or you\u2019re planning both, treat them separately. Monaco comes with hard operating restrictions that don\u2019t apply here.<\/p>\r\n<p>You can read that guide here.<\/p>\r\n<hr \/>\r\n<h2>Final Reality<\/h2>\r\n<p><img class=\"size-large wp-image-41049 aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/www.universalweather.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/03\/GettyImages-591826796-1024x706.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1024\" height=\"706\" \/><\/p>\r\n<p>Cannes is one of the better trips on the calendar.<\/p>\r\n<p>It\u2019s also one that wears on the plan over time.<\/p>\r\n<p>Nothing breaks all at once. It\u2019s the accumulation. Small delays, limited availability, tighter timelines. Operators who stay ahead of it early are the ones who keep control of the operation all the way through.<\/p>\r\n<p>If you\u2019re planning Cannes, start now. We\u2019re already working these across the network.<\/p>\r\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->","post_title":"2026 Cannes Film Festival: Business Aviation Planning Guide","post_excerpt":"The Cannes Film Festival creates sustained pressure on Nice Airport (LFMN) and the surrounding region for nearly two weeks. This guide breaks down parking, slots, and planning considerations for business aviation operators.","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","post_password":"","post_name":"operating-to-the-cannes-festival","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2026-04-29 07:58:06","post_modified_gmt":"2026-04-29 12:58:06","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"http:\/\/www.universalweather.com\/blog\/?p=31635","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw","robotsmeta":null}],"type_of_destination_guide":"Latest","regulatory_heading":"Regulatory Compliance","regulatory_sub_heading":"Follow breaking bizav regulatory compliance news in our blog.","editors_picks":[{"ID":45156,"post_author":"6","post_date":"2026-04-14 08:57:13","post_date_gmt":"2026-04-14 13:57:13","post_content":"Business aviation access to Venezuela has shifted for U.S. operators. Operations are now possible under specific conditions, but this is not a return to normal operating freedom.\r\n\r\n<hr \/>\r\n\r\n<h2>The Current Sanctions Environment<\/h2>\r\nFor U.S. operators, Venezuela remains a sanctioned environment governed by the U.S. Treasury\u2019s Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC).\r\n\r\nOFAC maintains a broad and evolving sanctions program targeting the Venezuelan government, state-owned entities, including PDVSA, and designated individuals and sectors. These restrictions impact who you can transact with, how payments are made, and what services can be arranged.\r\n\r\nU.S. persons are still broadly prohibited from engaging with sanctioned entities, aircraft, or vessels.\r\n\r\n<a href=\"https:\/\/ofac.treasury.gov\/sanctions-programs-and-country-information\/venezuela-related-sanctions\">Refer to the official OFAC program here.<\/a>\r\n\r\n<hr \/>\r\n\r\n<h2>What\u2019s Actually Allowed Now<\/h2>\r\nVenezuela itself is not fully sanctioned, and travel to and from the country is permitted.\r\n\r\nRecent OFAC general licenses issued in 2026 authorize specific categories of activity, particularly tied to oil, gas, and certain government-related operations.\r\n\r\nThese licenses allow transactions that are \u201cordinarily incident and necessary\u201d to approved activities, including certain operational and aviation-related services.\r\n\r\nFor U.S. operators, this creates a path to conduct missions that were previously not supportable.\r\n\r\n<a href=\"https:\/\/ofac.treasury.gov\/sanctions-programs-and-country-information\/venezuela-related-sanctions#general-licenses\">Review current general licenses here.<\/a>\r\n\r\n<hr \/>\r\n\r\n<h2>What Determines Whether a Trip Is Supportable<\/h2>\r\nAuthorization drives everything.\r\n\r\nIf a flight is backed by a valid U.S. government authorization or qualifies under an applicable general license, operators can move forward with full trip support, including:\r\n<ul>\r\n \t<li>Ground handling<\/li>\r\n \t<li>Permits<\/li>\r\n \t<li>Fuel coordination<\/li>\r\n \t<li>Crew and passenger services<\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\nIf that authorization is not in place, support options become limited. In those cases, operators should expect planning support only, without the ability to arrange services on the ground.\r\n\r\nThis is the key dividing line for operations into Venezuela.\r\n\r\n<hr \/>\r\n\r\n<h2>What Still Creates Risk<\/h2>\r\nThe underlying restrictions have not gone away.\r\n\r\nU.S. operators must still ensure:\r\n<ul>\r\n \t<li>No involvement with sanctioned individuals, entities, aircraft, or vessels<\/li>\r\n \t<li>Payment flows comply with current restrictions<\/li>\r\n \t<li>No exposure to prohibited sectors or counterparties<\/li>\r\n \t<li>No links to restricted jurisdictions (e.g., Russia, China, Iran, Cuba, North Korea)<\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\nThese constraints directly impact trip feasibility and service execution.\r\n\r\n<hr \/>\r\n\r\n<h2>Operational Reality<\/h2>\r\nFor U.S. operators, Venezuela is accessible, but tightly controlled.\r\n\r\nExpect:\r\n<ul>\r\n \t<li>Pre-approval before services can be arranged<\/li>\r\n \t<li>Clear documentation of trip purpose<\/li>\r\n \t<li>Additional coordination across all providers<\/li>\r\n \t<li>Longer lead times than typical international operations<\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\nSanctions and licenses remain subject to change, so conditions can shift quickly.\r\n\r\n<hr \/>\r\n\r\n<h2>What Good Planning Looks Like<\/h2>\r\nStart with the legal basis of the trip.\r\n\r\nConfirm authorization early. Align all services to that approval. Build in time for validation and coordination.\r\n\r\nFor U.S. operators, Venezuela is not a plug-and-play destination. It is an approval-driven environment where planning discipline determines whether the trip works.\r\n\r\n<hr \/>\r\n\r\n<h2><\/h2>\r\n<h2 data-section-id=\"1jujcrp\" data-start=\"129\" data-end=\"171\">How Universal Can Support Your Mission<\/h2>\r\n[caption id=\"attachment_44868\" align=\"aligncenter\" width=\"1024\"]<img class=\"wp-image-44868 size-large\" src=\"https:\/\/www.universalweather.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/Venezuela-2-FEATURED-1920x1080-1-1024x576.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1024\" height=\"576\" \/> <a href=\"https:\/\/www.universalaviation.aero\/country\/venezuela\/?utm_source=chatgpt.com\">Universal Aviation Venezuela<\/a> is a U.S.-owned company that operates in compliance with applicable U.S. laws and has maintained continuous operations in Venezuela for more than 40 years.[\/caption]\r\n<p data-start=\"173\" data-end=\"252\">Operating to Venezuela requires the right validation, coordination, and timing.<\/p>\r\n<p data-start=\"254\" data-end=\"475\">Universal supports U.S. operators by aligning trip requirements with current authorization frameworks, coordinating services once approvals are in place, and helping avoid planning gaps that can delay or limit operations.<\/p>\r\n<p data-start=\"477\" data-end=\"805\">Through our network, we can also coordinate with <a class=\"decorated-link\" href=\"https:\/\/www.universalaviation.aero\/country\/venezuela\/?utm_source=chatgpt.com\" target=\"_new\" rel=\"noopener\" data-start=\"526\" data-end=\"634\">Universal Aviation Venezuela<\/a>, which maintains an established presence at Sim\u00f3n Bol\u00edvar International Airport (SVMI) and supports operations across the country.<\/p>\r\n<p data-start=\"807\" data-end=\"985\">Early engagement is key. 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