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  • 10
    Apr

    DOT 375 Exemption & Special Authorization: Why non-U.S. operators may need it and how to ...

    Featured Regulatory Compliance, Regulatory Compliance
    By Universal
    PT 2 M minute read
    9400
    Non-U.S. registered operators conducting frequent non-scheduled commercial / charter operations require authorization from the Department of Transport (DOT). In this ...
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  • 18
    Mar

    Russia-Ukraine war impact on business aviation

    Ops Update
    By Universal
    PT 2 M minute read
    2470
    The Russia-Ukraine war is having a significant impact on business aviation in multiple ways. Here's what you need to know.
    Read More
  • 1
    Mar

    Universal Supporting Humanitarian Missions During Ukraine Crisis

    Humanitarian
    By Universal
    PT < 1 M minute read
    2670
    Universal will be donating services to support humanitarian missions sending much-needed medical supplies, food, and other basic necessities into neighboring ...
    Read More
  • 28
    Feb

    EASA Environmental Registration Mandate – What business aviation operators need to know

    Regulatory Compliance
    By Universal
    PT 3 M minute read
    3736
    A fast-approaching March 2022 deadline is nearing, requiring certain aircraft to comply with the European Union’s Environmental Safety Administration (EASA) ...
    Read More
  • 10
    Aug

    New Portugal Carbon Tax – Impact to business aviation

    Regulatory Compliance
    By Universal
    PT 2 M minute read
    4693
    On July 1, 2021, Portugal implemented a carbon tax on unscheduled commercial (charter) general aviation operators. The carbon tax is ...
    Read More
  • APIS contact tracing
    1
    Apr

    U.S. APIS Transmission Update – new contact tracing info requirements for pax & crew

    Regulatory Compliance
    By Universal
    PT 2 M minute read
    4762
    Effective March 4, 2021, GA passengers and crew are required to provide additional details in their United States APIS submissions, ...
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  • 3
    Feb

    Identifying regulatory gaps to optimize your flight department’s operational flexibility

    Bizav Best Practice, Regulatory Compliance
    By Universal
    PT 2 M minute read
    2916
    There is growing optimism that based on vaccine rollouts and new vaccine passport programs, business aviation activity may begin to ...
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  • 14
    Jan

    CDC COVID Private Aviation Testing Requirements, Visa, & BREXIT Webinar

    Bizav Best Practice, COVID-19
    By Universal
    PT < 1 M minute read
    2200
    This webinar reviews the impact of the U.S. CDC's new pre-departure testing order, visa best practices, BREXIT update, a global ...
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  • 10
    Dec

    COVID Ops Webinar Meetup (BREXIT, Best Practices, & Puerto Rico ops)

    Bizav Best Practice, COVID-19
    By Universal
    PT < 1 M minute read
    2611
    Universal hosts a bi-weekly COVID operations webinar. This week's video features a regional overview, tips for COVID best practices, an ...
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  • 10
    Jun

    STILL FLYING: TWO NONSTOP DAYS OF COORDINATING COVID-19 REPATRIATION FLIGHTS TO AND FROM ARGENTINA

    Humanitarian
    By Universal
    PT 3 M minute read
    2637
    Repatriating stranded citizens during the COVID-19 pandemic to nations with closed borders is complex. It requires navigating multiple layers of ...
    Read More
  • 3
    Jun

    STILL FLYING: AN URGENT COVID-19 AIR AMBULANCE CHARTER FLIGHT

    Humanitarian
    By Universal
    PT 2 M minute read
    2453
    While news headlines focus on the decline of international travel, it’s important to remember that many essential and critical missions ...
    Read More
  • 8
    May

    STILL FLYING: 2 COVID-19 REPATRIATION FLIGHTS THAT REUNITED FAMILIES

    Humanitarian
    By Universal
    PT 3 M minute read
    2164
    A daughter desperate to reach her elderly mother in Sicily. Swiss tourists stranded in Namibia. Two stories of COVID-19 repatriation ...
    Read More
  • 28
    Apr

    STILL FLYING: A Multi-Country COVID-19 Repatriation Mission in Latin America for 60 People

    Humanitarian
    By Universal
    PT 3 M minute read
    2398
    Since early March 2020, more than 1,000 COVID-19 NOTAMs have been issued by countries around the world, closing borders and ...
    Read More
  • 24
    Apr

    Still Flying: 80 LATAM Airlines COVID-19 Humanitarian Cargo Flights From China to Chile

    Humanitarian
    By Universal
    PT 2 M minute read
    3044
    While the global COVID-19 pandemic has grounded most commercial passenger flights, airlines have begun to pivot. Aircraft that usually carried ...
    Read More
  • 23
    Apr

    STILL FLYING: Military COVID-19 humanitarian cargo missions from China to the Philippines

    Humanitarian
    By Universal
    PT 3 M minute read
    2385
    In pre-pandemic times, mission lead times were measured in days. In the current COVID-19 reality, hours are now the norm. ...
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  • 21
    Apr

    STILL FLYING: A Story of Repatriating a Stranded Citizen

    Humanitarian
    By Universal
    PT 3 M minute read
    1954
    We were recently asked to support a mission to repatriate a Chinese citizen stranded in Australia. Due to the short-notice ...
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  • 16
    Apr

    Still flying: Delivering 5 Tons of COVID-19 Medical Supplies on 3 Airbus A320/321s

    Humanitarian
    By Universal
    PT 3 M minute read
    3186
    In late March 2020, Greece-based Aegean Airlines and Hellenic Petroleum teamed up to bring FIVE TONS of medical supplies from ...
    Read More
  • 14
    Apr

    STILL FLYING: TWO STORIES OF MISSION SUCCESS FROM THE DOMINICAN REPUBLIC DURING THE COVID-19 CRISIS

    Humanitarian
    By Universal
    PT 2 M minute read
    1789
    While news headlines focus on the decline of international travel, it’s important to remember that many essential and critical missions ...
    Read More
  • 26
    Mar

    STILL FLYING: AN URGENT MEDICAL SUPPLY FLIGHT IN CHINA DURING COVID-19

    Bizav Best Practice, Humanitarian
    By Universal
    PT 3 M minute read
    3002
    While news headlines focus on the decline of international travel, it’s important to remember that many essential and critical missions ...
    Read More
  • 19
    Mar

    Still Flying: Business Aviation Making a Difference during the COVID-19 Epidemic.

    Avgeek, Humanitarian
    By Universal
    PT 2 M minute read
    4626
    Universal proud to support flight containing one million masks and half a million COVID-19 test kits donated to the United ...
    Read More
  • 22
    Jan

    Ops Update: 2020 Equipment regulation changes and filing requirements

    Regulatory Compliance
    By Universal
    PT < 1 M minute read
    3660
    Several aircraft equipment regulatory changes have recently and will soon go into effect. These changes will impact operations over the ...
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  • 4
    Dec

    Ops Update: New Random Ramp Checks in Mexico – What you need to know

    Ops Update, Regulatory Compliance
    By Universal
    PT 3 M minute read
    5887
    As part of a crackdown on illegal charter flights in Mexico from N-Registerd Part 91 operators, AFAC has implemented random ...
    Read More
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