2023-09-21 12:31
This webinar is a deep dive discussing peak season in the Caribbean, the latest regulatory news, and a run-down on ops trends by region.
Hear in detail from Universal experts from Global Re… Read More
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2023-09-08 11:30
This year’s Japan Grand Prix will be held September 21-24, 2023, at the Suzuka circuit in Mie prefecture, about 50 km southwest of Nagoya.
There are two primary airport options availab… Read More
2023-09-06 20:33
Recently, Brazil has changed how the country calculates navigation fees for Part 121/129 operators and permit rules for charter operators.
Here’s what you need to know.
Brazil Navigati… Read More
2023-08-28 12:30
The 2024 annual World Economic Forum is scheduled for Jan. 15-19, 2024 in Davos-Klosters, Switzerland.
The World Economic Forum has annual meeting is attended by the world’s most power… Read More
2023-08-17 13:36
Missed our recent webinar on Feasibility-IQ’s newest features? This replay will help you discover how this tool is revolutionizing international trip planning. Whether you’re a… Read More
2023-08-15 13:48
Dear Friends and Colleagues,
There was impressive news earlier this month that got me reflecting on the past 20 years of incredible achievements within our industry.
As announced by Gulfstre… Read More
2023-08-08 11:30
For more information on Singapore airports, visit our destination guides:
Singapore Destination Guide
From 15th to 17th September 2023, the world of motorsport will turn its gaze towards S… Read More
2023-08-01 16:17
For more information on Italy airports, visit our destination guides:
Milan Destination Guide
Venice Destination Guide
The 2023 Italian Grand Prix will be held Sept. 1-3, 2023, a… Read More
2023-07-31 11:26
The Dominican Republic occupies the eastern two-thirds of the island of Hispaniola. The second-largest Caribbean nation after Cuba, the Dominican Republic has a population of more than 10 mi… Read More
2023-07-28 14:22
For more information on operating to Argentina, visit our destination guides:
Argentina Business Aviation Destination Guide
As Argentina’s bustling capital, Buenos Aires ranks amon… Read More
2023-07-27 19:54
For more information on operating to the UK, visit our destination and regulatory guides:
United Kingdom Business Aviation Destination Guide
Northolt Business Aviation Destination Guide
UK… Read More
2023-07-19 16:41
For more information on operating to Mexico, visit our destination and regulatory guides:
Mexico Business Aviation Destination Guide
Mexico City Business Aviation Destination Guide
Mexico S… Read More
2023-07-18 16:30
The annual Latin American Business Aviation Conference & Exhibition (LABACE) takes place Aug. 8-10, 2023 at Congonhas (SBSP). Higher than normal general aviation (GA) traffic is exp… Read More
2023-07-18 11:30
Salone Nautico Internazionale di Genova (Genoa International Boat Show) is one of the world’s premier boat shows and will be held September 21-26 this year in Genoa.
2023 marks the 63r… Read More
2023-07-10 17:56
Dear Friends and Colleagues,
As we move into July it’s becoming clear that the Summer peak season 2023 will be another strong year for business aviation!
We may still be a few months o… Read More
2023-06-14 13:40
In 2019, a general aviation terminal (GAT) opened at São Paulo Guarulhos International Airport (SBGR). This terminal is owned and operated by GATGRU, a consortium that was awarde… Read More
2023-06-13 16:00
Over the last few years, Argentina has become an increasingly popular destination for business aviation, particularly among operators who travel regionally between Argentina, Brazil, and Chi… Read More
2023-06-12 11:30
As more countries follow the lead and enact data privacy laws similar to the European Union’s General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), the impact is being felt by industries and comp… Read More
2023-06-12 11:30
Beijing, as the capital city of China and a global powerhouse, hosts an extensive network of international corporations and diplomatic entities. It’s a city teeming with history, cultu… Read More
2023-06-08 15:54
For more information on operating to the UK, visit our destination and regulatory guides:
United Kingdom Business Aviation Destination Guide
Stansted Business Aviation Destination Guide
Lut… Read More
2023-06-01 13:53
The Hungarian Grand Prix 2023 will be held July 21-23, 2023, at the Hungaroring Circuit in Mogyoród northeast of Budapest. This event will bring heavier-than-normal traffic to Budapes… Read More
2023-05-30 13:21
For more information on operating to the UK, visit our destination and regulatory guides:
United Kingdom Business Aviation Destination Guide
Stansted Business Aviation Destination Guide
Lut… Read More
2023-05-26 16:20
Please note that this article and the materials available herein are for informational purposes only and not for the purpose of providing legal advice. You should contact your attorney to ob… Read More
2023-05-26 15:23
In the world of global business aviation, understanding economic sanctions regulations (both comprehensive and targeted) is vital in reducing an operators’ exposure to significant fine… Read More
2023-05-22 11:34
For more information on operating to the UK, visit our destination and regulatory guides:
United Kingdom Business Aviation Destination Guide
London Business Aviation Destination Guide
Stans… Read More
2023-05-22 11:00
Art Basel is one of the world’s premier modern and contemporary art shows and is held annually in Basel, Hong Kong, and Miami Beach. This year’s show in Basel, Switzerland will b… Read More
2023-05-15 20:04
The Balearic Islands are one of the most popular tourist destinations in the Mediterranean, particularly during the summer peak season. Post-pandemic, the Balearic Islands are seeing record… Read More
2023-05-09 16:53
For more detailed information on specific destinations within Costa Rica, please visit our articles on:
San Jose
San Jose GAT
Costa Rica is a friendly destination for business aircraft ope… Read More
2023-05-09 15:30
For more information on France, visit our destination and high-traffic event guides:
Paris
Paris Airshow
Southern France
Cannes Film Festival & Monaco Grand Prix
France is one of the m… Read More
2023-05-05 13:42
For more information on France, visit our destination guides:
Paris
Paris Air Show
Southern France
Cannes Film Festival & Monaco Grand Prix
The French Open is one of the biggest tennis… Read More
![[VIDEO] Global Ops Update May 2023](https://cdn.blogarama.com/images/posts_thumbs_site_id/2428/242816-1087026178.w320.jpg "[VIDEO] Global Ops Update May 2023")
2023-05-04 13:35
This webinar is a deep dive discussing peak season on the Med, the latest regulatory news, and a run-down on ops trends by region.
Hear in detail from Universal experts from Global Regulato… Read More
2023-04-27 17:38
The 49th G7 Summit will be held May 19-21, 2023 in Hiroshima, Japan. This event will bring significant business aviation traffic to Japan, which is already struggling to keep up with demand… Read More
2023-04-26 14:13
For more detailed information on specific destinations within Greece, please visit our articles on:
Greek Islands
Greece
Mykonos is one of the most popular summer destinations in the Medit… Read More
2023-04-19 15:06
It’s only April, but the new extended “Summer” Peak Season on the Med is already underway. Some Med-area destinations are currently reporting 15%+ YOY increases from 2022&r&hell…Read More
2023-04-17 14:25
All operators traveling to Mexico — private non-revenue, charter (non-scheduled commercial), follow different landing permit arrangements. Therefore, your landing permit process depend… Read More
2023-04-17 11:30
For more information on operating to the UK, visit our destination and regulatory guides:
London Business Aviation Destination Guide
Stansted Business Aviation Destination Guide
Northolt Bu… Read More
2023-04-13 14:05
For more information on Turkey airports, visit our destination guides:
Istanbul Ataturk Airport Destination Guide
Istanbul Destination Guide
The 2023 Union of European Football Associ… Read More
2023-04-10 14:51
Non-U.S. registered operators conducting non-scheduled commercial / charter operations require authorization from the Department of Transport (DOT).
In 2023, the DOT made changes that now re… Read More
2023-04-09 13:30
The Spanish F1 Grand Prix 2023 will be held June 2-4, 2023, at the Circuit de Catalunya in Montmeló, north of Barcelona. This event will bring heavier-than-normal traffic to Barcelona… Read More
2023-04-08 11:30
For more information on France, visit our destination guides:
Paris
Southern France
For the first time since 2019, the Paris Air Show will be held in June 2023. Taking place every two year… Read More
2023-03-30 17:48
Shanghai is the largest city in China and one of the largest in the world, with a large number of international corporations and businesses operating in the region. As a result, the city has… Read More
2023-03-30 16:33
Our Global Regulatory Services team is working to stop this by aligning with industry stakeholders to push back and educate CBP on why an APIS system designed for commercial scheduled airlin… Read More
2023-03-27 16:30
The two largest events on the Cote d’Azur – the Cannes Film Festival and Monaco Grand Prix – will partly overlap this year putting additional demands on general aviation (G… Read More
2023-03-20 11:30
For more information on operating to the UK, visit our destination and regulatory guides:
London Business Aviation Destination Guide
Stansted Business Aviation Destination Guide
UK ETS Guid… Read More
2023-03-17 15:37
For more information on operating to the UK, visit our destination and regulatory guides:
London Business Aviation Destination Guide
Stansted Business Aviation Destination Guide
UK-APD Guid… Read More
2023-03-14 13:36
The Milan Furniture Expo, also known as Salone del Mobile, is an annual international furniture fair held in Milan, Italy. This year it will be held from April 18-23, 2023.
It is consi… Read More
2023-03-07 13:30
The Australian Formula 1 Grand Prix takes place March 30 – April 2, 2023 at the Albert Park street circuit a few miles south of central Melbourne. For general aviation (GA) operators p… Read More
2023-03-06 12:30
The annual European Business Aviation Convention & Exhibition (EBACE) is Europe’s largest business aviation tradeshow. This year’s event will take place May 23-25, 2023 in Ge… Read More
2023-03-01 13:15
The annual BOAO Forum for Asia 2023 (BFA) will be held March 28-31, 2023 in Boao, Hainan Province, China. This high-profile, high-traffic event will draw government, business, and academic l… Read More
2023-02-22 12:30
For business aviation operators traveling to Hong Kong International Airport (VHHH), advanced planning and knowledge of the operational challenges, such as limited aircraft parking availabil… Read More
2023-02-21 18:48
As a result of BREXIT, at the end of 2022, the United Kingdom Civil Aviation Authority (UK CAA) no longer accepts European Union Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) Third Country Operator Certific… Read More
2023-02-21 14:32
The Coronation of King Charles to the British throne will take place Saturday, May 6, 2023. The King’s Coronation is a historical event of international significance, and the event is… Read More
2023-02-20 14:00
This year’s Bahrain Formula One Grand Prix takes place March 3-5 at the Sakhir Circuit, the only true desert racetrack in the Formula One calendar. This modern facility, completely sur… Read More
2023-02-13 15:00
The annual China Development Forum (CDF) 2023 will be taking place March 25-27, 2023 in Beijing. Whether you’re planning to attend or will be in the region, you need to begin planning… Read More
2023-02-02 14:13
Dear Friends and Colleagues,
What a humbling honor to kickstart an amazing 2023!
Growing up in an aviation family, there are several things that my father and Universal founder, Tom Evans, i… Read More
2023-01-25 19:00
The Carnival of Venice is an annual celebration of music, culture, and costumes. In 2023, it takes place February 4th–21st on Venice island. If you’re attending via general aviat… Read More
2023-01-24 16:14
Dear Friends and Colleagues,
Gong Xi Fa Cai! Year of the Rabbit.
We are so excited that, for the first time in several years, our friends and colleagues in China will be able to celebra… Read More
2023-01-17 20:34
What?! More codes? Yep, that is correct. New codes can be used when filing your flight plan to indicate advanced Nav capabilities that can’t be described without them.
What are the new… Read More
2023-01-17 15:20
This year’s 2023 Rio Carnival runs February 17-25, 2023 with assorted events ranging from parades, music, and samba hall rehearsals. You can either arrive on the cusp of the activities… Read More
2023-01-16 15:28
For more detailed information on specific destinations within Spain, please visit our articles on:
Spain (country-level guide)
Madrid
Barcelona
Mobile World Congress 2023 will be held in B… Read More
2023-01-11 14:00
There are so many great aviation conferences happening throughout year. However, for most of us, attending them all just isn’t in the cards, and quite frankly, it would be exhausting t… Read More
2023-01-10 14:20
NBAA’s Schedulers & Dispatcher Conference (SDC, or often just called “S&D”) is the only major event in the business aviation industry focused on flight department s… Read More
2023-01-06 16:08
For more information on Italy airports, visit our destination guides:
Milan destination guide
With its world-famous canals, gondolas, bridges, architecture and events, Venice attract… Read More
2023-01-05 16:42
After more than 1,000 days of isolation, China was reversing course on its zero-COVID policy, reopening its border, abandoning quarantines, and going back to pre-pandemic entry approval proc… Read More
2022-12-14 17:11
Milan is one of the busiest hubs for business aviation in Europe. The region is world-famous for its cuisine, architecture, history, and popular events. Milan is served by two airports of en… Read More
2022-12-13 15:54
Dear Friends and Colleagues,
With the New Year just a few weeks away, I wanted to thank you personally for what has turned out to be an outstanding rebound year in 2022 for Business Aviation… Read More
2022-12-12 15:26
For more detailed information on specific destinations within Mexico, please visit our articles on:
Mexico City
For a successful and trouble-free trip to Mexico, it’s always best p… Read More
2022-12-12 14:29
For more detailed information on specific destinations within Mexico, please visit our articles on:
Mexico
With a metro-area population of more than 21 million people, Mexico City is n… Read More
2022-12-08 16:46
Dear Friends and Colleagues,
We’re now in the heart of the Caribbean peak season travel period, and so far, it looks like it will be a record-setter. The entire region is seeing record… Read More
2022-12-08 08:56
For more information on France, visit our destination and high-traffic event guides:
Paris
Monaco Grand Prix and Cannes Film Festival
The Mediterranean region of France is a busy and pop… Read More
2022-12-06 16:05
The following is an overview of what ADS-B is, which countries already require ADS-B, and those who have upcoming mandates:
United States
ADS-B is now required when operating… Read More
2022-11-28 12:35
For more information on London airports, visit our destination guides:
Istanbul destination guide
Turkey, and Istanbul in particular, is a rapidly growing business aviation market with goo… Read More
2022-11-18 14:11
For more information on Turkey airports, visit our destination guides:
Istanbul Ataturk Airport destination guide
Istanbul is an increasingly popular and busy destination for business airc… Read More
2022-11-17 12:30
As the fall and winter temperatures drop across the Northern Hemisphere, flocks of tourists descend upon the crystalline waters and picturesque beaches of the Caribbean islands to relax, rec… Read More
2022-11-16 15:33
For more detailed information on specific destinations within Greece, please visit our articles on:
Greek Islands
Mykonos
Popular island destinations, exclusive summer resorts, and an u… Read More
2022-11-01 11:30
The Sao Paulo F1 Grand Prix, formerly known as Brazilian Grand Prix (Portuguese: Grande Prêmio do Brasil), will be held on Nov. 13, 2022, at the Autódromo José Carlos Pac… Read More
2022-10-19 13:00
The popular Hong Kong Sevens tournament is one of the most popular sporting events in Asia, It will be played for the first time in three years Nov. 4-6, 2022. The Hong Kong Sevens is a Worl… Read More
2022-10-17 13:05
The 2022 Abu Dhabi Grand Prix takes place Nov. 17-20, 2022. The race is a highlight of the Formula One racing calendar. This event is set to attract domestic traffic and general aviation (GA… Read More
2022-09-29 12:00
NBAA’s Business Aviation Convention & Exhibition (NBAA-BACE, often just called “NBAA”) is the largest tradeshow event focused on business aviation. Having attended… Read More
2022-09-22 17:04
In a much-anticipated announcement, Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida announced that the country would end its daily arrivals cap while also allowing visa-free tourism starting Oct. 11… Read More
2022-09-15 15:21
The FIFA World Cup 2022 will take place in Qatar from 20 November to 18 December 2022. This event marks the first time the World Cup has ever been held in an Arab nation.
The event is estima… Read More
2022-09-13 12:30
The annual World Economic Forum will return to its traditional location and schedule of January in Davos-Klosters, Switzerland for 2023. The event is scheduled for Jan. 15-20, 2023.
The 2021… Read More
2022-09-12 11:30
Milan Fashion Week is a semi-annual clothing trade show held in Milan during spring and fall. The upcoming September 20-26 runway event debuts the latest from different fashion houses for th… Read More
2022-09-09 17:32
The death of Queen Elizabeth is a historical event of international significance, and her funeral is anticipated to draw an estimated 120 Heads of State to London. The influx of traffic will… Read More
2022-08-18 13:00
For more information on London airports, visit our destination guides:
London destination guide
Stansted destination guide
Northolt destination guide
London Fashion Week is held twice… Read More
2022-08-08 20:13
For more information on Ireland airports, visit our destination guides:
Shannon, Ireland destination guide
Shannon U.S. Pre-clearance guide
Dublin is the capital of Ireland and one of t… Read More
2022-07-13 11:30
Salone Nautico Internazionale di Genova (Genoa International Boat Show) is one of the world’s premier boat shows and will be held September 22-27 this year in Genoa.
2022 marks the 62n… Read More
2022-06-21 20:06
Here’s a collection of recent news, best practices, tips, and other must-knows for planning any trip to the Mediterranean this summer for a record-breaking peak season.
Med Peak Seaso… Read More
2022-06-15 13:00
UPDATE: eu-LISA postponed until November
Our Global Regulatory Services team just finished a call with eu-LISA regulators and learned that the program will be postponed from going… Read More
2022-05-31 19:56
The Bahamas announced it has extended its Click2Clear online Customs clearance system (inbound and outbound) to pleasure/charter aircraft.
Here’s what you need to know:
What is Click2C… Read More
2022-05-19 19:44
Dear Friends and Colleagues,
Bizav is BACK with a vengeance!
Despite all the negative headwinds from the Russia/Ukraine war, stealth COVID variants, record inflation, skyrocketing fuel price… Read More
![[VIDEO] Global Ops Update May 2022](https://cdn.blogarama.com/images/posts_thumbs_site_id/2428/242816-936215700.w320.jpg "[VIDEO] Global Ops Update May 2022")
2022-05-05 12:14
This webinar is a deep dive into worldwide operational changes with a focus on the latest eu-LISA requirements and how to prepare for a busy Summer on the Med.
Hear in detail from Universal… Read More
2022-05-04 15:51
Starting May 1, 2022, vaccinated travelers must apply for a pass, have insurance, but once arriving are free to move around.
If you have upcoming travel plans for Thailand, this short video… Read More
2022-04-28 16:58
The business aviation industry received good news recently from United States Customs and Border Protection, regarding applicability and enforcement of Permit to Proceed for non-U.S-based ch… Read More
2022-04-28 16:12
Singapore is dropping most of its remaining COVID entry restrictions, including testing for vaccinated travelers and will start allowing vaccinated crew to layover at their hotel of choice… Read More
2022-04-18 16:11
Milan is one of the busiest hubs for business aviation in Europe. The region is world-famous for its cuisine, architecture, history, and popular events. Milan is served by two airports of en… Read More
2022-04-13 17:00
On Feb. 17, eu-LISA issued this notice urging operators to register with the agency ASAP if they plan to transport passengers into the EU, starting September 2022 and beyond, to co… Read More
2022-04-07 12:56
For the latest France COVID travel restrictions, visit our article on Europe COVID Ops.
For more information on France, visit our destination guides:
Paris
The Mediterranean region of… Read More
2022-03-23 15:05
With ADS-B now being used in areas such as the North Atlantic, controllers can see aircraft live in areas of the world using non-radar procedures since the dawn of aviation. The majori… Read More
2022-03-21 13:45
For the latest France COVID travel restrictions, visit our article on Europe COVID Ops.
For more information on France, visit our destination guides:
Southern France
Paris is one of the… Read More
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