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