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Ops Update

  • 26
    Jun

    China Bans Non-3C Power Banks on Flights Departing Mainland Airports

    China, Ops Update
    By Louis Smyth
    211
    Effective June 28, 2025, the CAAC has banned power banks without valid 3C certification from all flights departing mainland China. ...
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  • 6
    Jun

    Los Cabos 2025 Ground Delays: Major Road Construction and Temporary Alternate Routes Now in Effect

    Destination Guides, Mexico, Ops Update
    By Universal
    197
    Los Cabos operators should expect significant ground delays due to 18 months of construction at the Glorieta Fonatur roundabout. MMSD ...
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  • 14
    May

    [VIDEO] Global Ops Regulatory Update May 2025

    Ops Update
    By Anabel Monzo Paynter
    12832
    Watch a recording of our regulatory ops webinar meetup for international business aviation operators, recorded on May 13, 2025. 
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  • London
    13
    May

    London Area Airport Night Slot Restrictions Summer 2025 – Limited Night Slots for GA

    Ops Update, United Kingdom
    By Jason Hayward
    15705
    London airspace will be closed to general aviation at night in the summer of 2024, marking a first for the ...
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  • 22
    Jan

    [VIDEO] Global Ops Regulatory Update January 2025

    Ops Update
    By Louis Smyth
    12748
    Watch a recording of our regulatory ops webinar meetup for international business aviation operators, recorded on January 22, 2025. 
    Read More
  • 5
    Aug

    Haneda (RJTT) Airport Restricts Refueling with Passengers Onboard: Impact on Business Aviation Across Japan

    Japan, Ops Update
    By Hiroshi Higashiyama
    404
    Universal Aviation Japan reports that multiple fuel suppliers at Haneda Airport (RJTT) in Tokyo have started refusing to refuel aircraft ...
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  • 11
    Apr

    Dublin Airport Passenger Cap Ruling – GA Not Impacted for Now

    Ireland, Ops Update
    By Louis Smyth
    1878
    The Irish Aviation Authority has made the determination that GA can continue to operate to Dublin Airport as usual and ...
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  • 28
    Nov

    Brazil Changes Nav Fee & Permit Rules

    Ops Update, Regulatory Compliance
    By Daniel Pinto Da Silva
    7229
    Recently, Brazil has changed how the country calculates navigation fees for Part 121/129 operators and permit rules for charter operators. ...
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  • 10
    Oct

    Japan to end daily arrivals cap; allow visa-free tourism starting Oct. 11, 2022

    Ops Update
    By Hiroshi Higashiyama
    2818
    In a much-anticipated announcement, Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida announced that the country would end its daily arrivals cap while ...
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  • 18
    Mar

    Russia-Ukraine war impact on business aviation

    Ops Update
    By Universal
    2440
    The Russia-Ukraine war is having a significant impact on business aviation in multiple ways. Here's what you need to know.
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  • 30
    Jun

    Mediterranean General Aviation Parking Extremely Limited for Summer 2021 – Athens, Rome, Turkey and Nice ...

    Archive, Ops Update
    By Universal
    2473
    The General Aviation parking situation on the Mediterranean has become increasingly difficult in recent weeks. Since reopening for tourism, GA ...
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  • 12
    May

    COVID Ops Update: Europe Summer access, EBAA insights, global ops + regulatory review Web meetup

    COVID-19, Ops Update
    By Universal
    3060
    At our Feb. 10, 2021 COVID Ops Webinar, subject matter experts discussed global COVID ops updates, Canada's new restrictions, answered ...
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  • 11
    Feb

    Canada COVID Restrictions, U.S. Access, & COVID Testing Web Meetup

    COVID-19, Ops Update
    By Universal
    2792
    At our Feb. 10, 2021 COVID Ops Webinar, subject matter experts discussed global COVID ops updates, Canada's new restrictions, answered ...
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  • 4
    Dec

    Breaking: Most business aviation operators should qualify for new UK business traveller COVID quarantine exemption

    Archive, Ops Update
    By Sean Raftery
    3324
    Update: All UK safe-travel corridors and quarantine exemptions have been rendered null and void until further notice, due to the ...
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  • 8
    Jan

    Ops Update: How the Iran/U.S. conflict is impacting business aviation

    Ops Update
    By Justin Murray
    2777
    As a result of the recent escalation of military conflict between the United States and Iran, the Federal Aviation Administration ...
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  • Madrid GAT
    9
    Dec

    Newly renovated GAT at Madrid Barajas (LEMD) now open

    Ops Update
    By Gonzalo Barona Jr
    3526
    The GAT at Madrid Barajas Airport (LEMD) was recently completely renovated with all new lounges and meeting rooms for crew ...
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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
    5813
    As part of a crackdown on illegal charter flights in Mexico from N-Registerd Part 91 operators, AFAC has implemented random ...
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  • 24
    Nov

    Everything you need to know about Costa Rica’s first-ever GAT at MROC

    Ops Update
    By Delmark Muir
    4068
    In mid-December 2019, Costa Rica’s first-ever general aviation terminal (GAT) will officially open for business aviation traffic at San Jose ...
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  • 22
    Jul

    Ebola outbreak in Central Africa – Business aviation is watching.

    Ops Update
    By Christine Vamvakas
    4732
    Is the Central Africa Ebola outbreak impacting business aviation? What Ebola restrictions are in place for business aviation? What’s the ...
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  • How the government shutdown can impact your bizav mission
    17
    Jan

    How the U.S. Government Shutdown could impact your business aviation mission

    Ops Update
    By Universal
    3310
    The U.S. government shutdown has had several impacts on the business aviation industry.
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  • Bizav pilots asked to decrease runway occupancy time for arrivals at VHHH
    10
    Jan

    Bizav pilots asked to decrease runway occupancy time for arrivals at VHHH

    Ops Update
    By Sarah Kalmeta
    3954
    Education on the impact of unnecessarily long ROTA times will ensure unavoidable delays are reduced, leading to more efficient services ...
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  • NEW TEMPORARY CAYMAN ISLANDS PEAK SEASON SLOT RESTRICTIONS AT MWCR
    8
    Nov

    NEW TEMPORARY CAYMAN ISLANDS PEAK SEASON SLOT RESTRICTIONS AT MWCR

    Ops Update
    By Universal
    4282
    Arrival and departure slots will be required for all general aviation flights operating to Owen Roberts International Airport (MWCR) in ...
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