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  • 20
    Mar

    Bahrain F1 Grand Prix 2025: Business Aviation Planning Guide

    Archive, High-Traffic Events
    By Universal
    7175
    This year’s Bahrain Formula One Grand Prix takes place April 11-13 at the Sakhir Circuit. This popular event draws a ...
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  • 24
    Jan

    ADS-B UPDATE 2025

    Regulatory Compliance
    By Jason Davidson
    37269
    The following is an overview of what ADS-B is, which countries already require ADS-B, and those who have upcoming mandates:
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  • 8
    Jan

    Istanbul, Türkiye: 2025 Business Aviation Destination Guide

    Destination Guides, Turkey
    By Tuba Oguz
    7770
    Comprehensive guide to Istanbul's three major airports for private aviation operations. Detailed overview of Ataturk Airport (LTBA), Istanbul Airport (LTFM), ...
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  • 6
    Jan

    Istanbul Ataturk Airport – 2025 Business Aviation Destination Guide

    Destination Guides, Turkey
    By Tuba Oguz
    7645
    Detailed guide to Istanbul's Ataturk Airport (LTBA), now exclusively dedicated to private aviation. Comprehensive overview of facilities, handling services, customs ...
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  • 25
    Sep

    Abu Dhabi Formula One Grand Prix 2023: Business Aviation Planning Guide

    High-Traffic Events
    By Russell Bunger
    9886
    The 2023 Abu Dhabi Grand Prix takes place Nov. 24-26, 2023. The race is a highlight of the Formula One ...
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  • 16
    Oct

    2022 FIFA World Cup Qatar – Business Aviation Planning Guide

    Archive, High-Traffic Events
    By Universal
    5165
    The FIFA World Cup 2022 will take place in Qatar from 20 November to 18 December 2022. Here’s everything you ...
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  • 7
    Jul

    COVID Travel Restrictions Impacting Business Aviation

    Archive
    By Universal
    58496
    The impact of the global COVID travel restrictions on business aviation is fluid and evolving by the minute. This article ...
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  • 6
    May

    U.S. CBP Provides Clarification on Permit to Proceed (P2P) Requirements

    Regulatory Compliance
    By Adam Hartley
    6206
    After a cross-departmental review, CBP determined Permit-to-Proceed (P2P) regulations do not apply broadly to passenger operations as has been practice, ...
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  • Africa COVID restrictions
    30
    Mar

    Middle East and Africa: Coronavirus (COVID-19) impact on business aviation

    Archive
    By Universal
    12366
    Middle East & Africa COVID Restrictions March 30, 2022 Summary info for vaccinated travelers only. Detailed intelligence available. – This is ...
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  • 3
    Feb

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

    Bizav Best Practice, Regulatory Compliance
    By Universal
    2878
    There is growing optimism that based on vaccine rollouts and new vaccine passport programs, business aviation activity may begin to ...
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  • 16
    Jan

    Universal Aviation network expands to Turkey!

    Universal News
    By Greg Evans
    3296
    2020 is off to a busy start for Universal, as we continue to expand our global FBO and Ground Services ...
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  • 10
    Dec

    Business Jet Destination Guide: Saudi Arabia

    Destination Guides, Saudi Arabia
    By Keith Foreman
    8139
    Saudi Arabia has long been one of the busiest and most popular business aviation destinations in the Middle East. Operating ...
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  • 3
    Dec

    Operating a business jet to MEBAA? Here’s what you need to know

    High-Traffic Events
    By Greg Linton
    4083
    The Middle East Business Aviation Association (MEBAA) airshow is the leading business aviation exhibition in the Middle East for business ...
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  • 14
    Mar

    Operating to Israel – Part 3: Permits and Operating Procedures

    Bizav Best Practice
    By Jeff Kelley
    4540
    Israel permit procedures are, in many ways, unique and requirements are strictly enforced. It’s recommended that first time operators to ...
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  • 28
    Feb

    Operating to Israel – Part 2: Flight and Operating Restrictions

    Bizav Best Practice
    By Jeff Kelley
    7233
    In this part of the world operators need to be mindful of restrictions impacting operations to/from Israel and the rest ...
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  • 21
    Feb

    Operating to Israel – Part 1: Airports & Local Area

    Bizav Best Practice
    By Jeff Kelley
    5210
    Operating to Israel involves unique operating considerations, restrictions and security procedures that can complicate trip planning. For general aviation (GA) ...
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  • Technical Stops for Business Aviation
    22
    Feb

    Tips for Selecting a Business Aviation Tech Stop – Part 2: Permits, Airport Slots & ...

    Bizav Best Practice
    By Greg Linton
    3891
    When planning international tech stops issues such as permits, airport slots, prior permissions required (PPRs), visa requirements and customs, immigration, ...
    Read More
  • Tips for Selecting a Business Aviation Tech Stop – Part 1: Key Considerations
    15
    Feb

    Tips for Selecting a Business Aviation Tech Stop – Part 1: Key Considerations

    Bizav Best Practice
    By Greg Linton
    4684
    Choosing the best tech stops for your long-haul international trip is always an important planning item. Considerations include route of ...
    Read More
  • How to Overcome Airports with Slot Issues: Part 3 – 7 Popular Airports with Challenging Slots
    20
    Jun

    How to Overcome Airports with Slot Issues: Part 3 – 7 Popular Airports with Challenging ...

    Bizav Best Practice
    By Katherine Scheer-Perry
    2932
    Here and there around the world you’ll encounter airport slot situations more challenging than the average. These are typically very ...
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  • How to Overcome Airports with Slot Issues: Part 2 – Slot Challenges
    6
    Jun

    How to Overcome Airports with Slot Issues: Part 2 – Slot Challenges

    Bizav Best Practice
    By Katherine Scheer-Perry
    3855
    Some airports are more challenging than others in terms of obtaining/revising airport slots. Certain locations confirm slot requests well prior ...
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  • How to Overcome Airports with Slot Issues: Part 1 – Slot Basics and Tips
    30
    May

    How to Overcome Airports with Slot Issues: Part 1 – Slot Basics and Tips

    Bizav Best Practice
    By Katherine Scheer-Perry
    4046
    More and more airports are requiring slots due to congestion issues, and these slot requirements differ depending upon the airport ...
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  • Middle East Flight Permits - Maximizing Schedule and Revision Flexibility
    24
    Feb

    Middle East Flight Permits – Maximizing Schedule and Revision Flexibility

    Bizav Best Practice
    By Russell Bunger
    3482
    Over recent years the permit situation has relaxed somewhat for general aviation (GA) operations to the Middle East. Still, there ...
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