Giancarlo Gelpi, Author at Universal® Operational Insight Blog

Giancarlo Gelpi

Giancarlo Gelpi

Senior Mission Advisor Giancarlo Gelpi worked for Universal through January 2016. During his time at Universal, Giancarlo earned a reputation as a subject matter expert on all areas of trip support services, particularly obtaining challenging permits. Giancarlo, facilitated more than 8,000 global trip legs in his career, is known for his calm, steady demeanor and sense of humor, which have helped him build a rapport with civil aviation officials around the globe on behalf of his clients. He has also shared his expertise on international operations with many industry publications.

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Jul

Taiwan Landing and Overflight Permits for Business Aircraft Operators

Bizav Best Practice
By Giancarlo Gelpi
PT 3 M minute read
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While landing permits for Taiwan are fairly straightforward for business aircraft operators, there are lead times to be mindful of. ...

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23

Dec

Bolivia Landing and Overflight Permit Process Becoming Stricter

Bizav Best Practice
By Giancarlo Gelpi
PT 3 M minute read
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Bolivia has become stricter on landing and overflight permit requirements and lead times over recent months. If you are a ...

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10

Sep

Airport Slots 101 for Business Aviation: Understanding Airport Slot Types and Processes

Bizav Best Practice
By Giancarlo Gelpi
PT 4 M minute read
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Airport slots are required at many busy locations worldwide, and request formats differ depending on the destination. While the airport ...

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11

Feb

Understanding General Aviation Clearance Request (GCR) Airport Slots

Bizav Best Practice
By Giancarlo Gelpi
PT 4 M minute read
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There are several different airport slot request formats in use worldwide that impact business aircraft operations. By not being aware ...

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