Universal Weather and Aviation
  • Products & Services
    Mission Consulting and Logistics
    • Universal® Trip Support
    • Global Regulatory Services
    • Ground Handling Network
    • Airport VIP Services
    • Aviation CO2 Emissions Management Services
    • In-flight Catering
    • Global Flight Following Services
    Digital Services
    • uvGO® Mission Management Platform
    • Feasibility-IQ® Trip Support Software
    • Airport & FBO Data API
    Featured Regulatory Services
    • Border Overflight Exemption
    • U.S. Visa Waiver Program
    • Mexico Landing Permits
    • eu-LISA and EES/ETIAS
    • EU Travel Tax Management
    • CO2 Emissions Management
    See all Regulatory Services
  • Solutions
    By Objective
    • Occasional International Trips
    • Self-Service Missions
    • New Flight Department
    • Humanitarian Missions
    • Switching Providers
    By Operation Type
    • Occasional International Operators
    • Frequent International Operators
    • Charter & Charter Management
    • Aircraft OEMs
    • Fortune 500
    • Ferry Flights
    • Self-Service Missions
    By Base of Operation
    • North America
    • Latin America
    • Europe, the Middle East & Africa
    • Asia-Pacific
    By Role
    • Flight Department Leaders
    • Pilots
    • Schedulers & Dispatchers
    • Flight Attendants
    • Charter Brokers & Sales
    • Procurement Professionals
    • Software Developers
    • Corporate Security
    • Corporate Compliance
    • IT Security
    • Supplier/Channel Partner
  • Resources
    Resources
    • FAA Dispatcher Certification
    • Essentials in Scheduling & Dispatch
    • Industry Events
    • Knowledge Base
    • Blog
  • About Us
    About Us
    • About Us
    • Our People
    • Senior Leadership
    • Careers
    • Responsibility & Sustainability
    • IT Security
    • Ethics & Compliance
    • Our Brands
    • Our Locations
    • Our Story
    • Become a Supplier
    • Press Room
    • Contact
  • Sign in
  • Let's Discuss Your Trips
  • Call Us
Search Universal

John McClelland

John McClelland

With more than 19 years in business aviation, Universal Weather and Aviation, Inc. Permits Manager John McClelland has acquired permits for operators traveling to almost every country in the world. A former officer in the U.S. Navy, John has managed a number of the company's Trip Support teams since joining Universal in 1994. He was also instrumental in helping train and launch new Universal teams, including the European Operations Center, Asia Permit Office, and ELATE teams. John has a bachelor's of science degree in aerospace engineering from Texas A&M University.

Got a question for John about any of these articles?

Let’s Talk!
  • 18
    Mar

    Understanding Cuban Overflight Permits

    Bizav Best Practice
    By John McClelland
    PT 2 M minute read
    7473
    While requesting and obtaining Cuba overflight permits is generally straightforward, due to U.S. sanction restrictions, it is best to use ...
    Read More
  • Turkey Overflight Permit Changes – Part 2: Processing Permit Exemptions
    29
    Jul

    Turkey Overflight Permit Changes – Part 2: Processing Permit Exemptions

    Bizav Best Practice
    By John McClelland
    PT 2 M minute read
    3353
    Even if you do not currently have an overflight of Turkey planned, it’s a good idea to apply for this ...
    Read More
  • Turkey Overflight Permit Changes – Part 1: Good News for Bizav
    22
    Jul

    Turkey Overflight Permit Changes – Part 1: Good News for Bizav

    Regulatory Compliance
    By John McClelland
    PT 3 M minute read
    3938
    Requirements for Turkey overflights eased significantly on April 2, 2015 – at least for most general aviation operators. As a ...
    Read More
  • HOW TO: Arranging Pakistan Landing and Overflight Permits
    9
    Jun

    HOW TO: Arranging Pakistan Landing and Overflight Permits

    Bizav Best Practice
    By John McClelland
    PT 3 M minute read
    3879
    When you request landing and overflight permits for Pakistan, it’s important to allow for official lead time, as well as ...
    Read More
  • Understanding Bermuda Charter Landing Permit
    30
    Jul

    Understanding Bermuda Charter Landing Permit Requirements

    Bizav Best Practice
    By John McClelland
    PT 3 M minute read
    3264
    While there may have been some uncertainty in the past, Bermuda Civil Aviation Authority (CAA) is now clear on the ...
    Read More
  • Business Aviation Trip Planning Tips: Operating to Israel Part 2 – Operational Requirements
    3
    Mar

    Business Aviation Trip Planning Tips: Operating to Israel Part 2 – Operational Requirements

    Bizav Best Practice
    By John McClelland
    PT 3 M minute read
    4358
    Israel takes security issues seriously, and crew onboard business aircraft must follow mandated procedures exactly on the day of operation. ...
    Read More
  • 24
    Feb

    Business Aviation Trip Planning Tips: Operating to Israel Part 1 – Permit Requirements

    Bizav Best Practice
    By John McClelland
    PT 3 M minute read
    4059
    Due to security, Israel continues to tighten up the permit requirements for General Aviation (GA). Recent regulatory changes – put ...
    Read More
  • Egyptian Landing and Overflight Permit Requirements Impacting Business Aircraft Operators
    18
    Feb

    Egyptian Landing and Overflight Permit Requirements Impacting Business Aircraft Operators

    Bizav Best Practice
    By John McClelland
    PT 3 M minute read
    4999
    Egypt continues to be in a state of political unrest, and unexpected changes to regulations impacting General Aviation (GA) operations ...
    Read More
  • saudi-arabia-permits
    12
    Nov

    Tips for Saudi Arabian Landing and Overflight Permit Requests

    Bizav Best Practice
    By John McClelland
    PT 3 M minute read
    4407
    Obtaining Saudi Arabian landing and overflight permits is a relatively straightforward process for business aircraft, as long as you or ...
    Read More
  • Panama Flight Permits
    16
    Aug

    6 Facts about Panama Landing and Overflight Permits

    Bizav Best Practice
    By John McClelland
    PT 3 M minute read
    3511
    For business aircraft operators, Panama landing and overflight permit requests can be processed quickly, assuming all required information is provided. ...
    Read More
  • Business Aviation in Jordan
    21
    May

    Changes in Jordan Landing Permits Impacting Business Aviation Operators

    Archive
    By John McClelland
    PT 2 M minute read
    2527
    This business aviation blog post is part of a series on operating to the Middle East. While obtaining landing permits ...
    Read More

GET THE LATEST OPERATIONAL NEWS AND INFORMATION

Subcribe to our Operational Insight Blog for Business Aviation and have updates sent straight to your inbox each time we publish new content.

SIGN UP NOW

Quick Links

Follow the latest Operational Insights for bizav's top destinations in our blog. »

Follow breaking bizav regulatory compliance news in our blog. »

Blog Search

Latest Posts

  • Mexico Tightens Permit Timelines and Insurance Rules

    June 27, 2025
  • China Bans Non-3C Power Banks on Flights Departing Mainland Airports

    June 26, 2025
  • Italy Disinsection Rules: What Business Aviation Operators Need to Know in 2025

    June 25, 2025
  • Jeff Bezos’ 2025 Venice Wedding: Business Aviation Guide

    June 24, 2025
  • British Grand Prix 2025: Business Aviation Guide

    June 19, 2025
  • F1 Hungarian Grand Prix 2025: Business Aviation Planning Guide

    June 19, 2025

Translate

© 2025 Universal Weather and Aviation, Inc. All rights reserved. · Legal · Privacy