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Flight Planning Changes in China: Continued Progress

Universal® Operational Insight Blog ― Traffic is up both to and within China, but for business aircraft operators there can be challenges when flight planning within this region. While we’re seeing progress in terms of higher-level routings and shorter-notice permit approvals,...

Tags: Best Practice, Asia, China, Flight Planning

Universalweather ― 4 weeks 4 days ago

Things to Consider When Using Generic Flight Plans

Universal® Operational Insight Blog ― While generic flight plans can have a place in the preliminary trip planning process, it’s important to understand their limitations. Business jet operators should never use a generic flight plan to file a trip with Air Traffic Control (ATC)...

Tags: Best Practice, Flight Planning

Universalweather ― 6 weeks 4 days ago

Flight Planning, Weather & NOTAMS for Singapore

Universal® Operational Insight Blog ― While flight plans, weather, and NOTAMS can be filed and sourced directly by operators, it’s recommended that you use a 3rd-party provider and a ground handler as resources in this process. Be aware of local Singapore operating restrictions ...

Tags: Best Practice, Asia, Flight Planning, Singapore

Universalweather ― 8 weeks 6 days ago

CPDLC Datalink Changes for 2013

Universal® Operational Insight Blog ― Beginning February 7, 2013, the first phase of mandated controller-pilot data link communications (CPDLC) was implemented on North Atlantic tracks (NAT). Over time, additional CPDLC and automatic dependent surveillance-contact (ADS-C) requirements...

Tags: Best Practice, Aircraft Data Link, Canada, Europe, Flight Planning, North America

Universalweather ― 11 weeks 6 days ago

Tips for Best Flight Plan Results

Universal® Operational Insight Blog ― For the most accurate and operationally useful flight plans, it is important to be as specific as possible in terms of aircraft weights, performance, specific routings, speeds, and flight level requirements. To obtain the most accurate flight plan ...

Tags: Best Practice, Flight Planning

Universalweather ― 16 weeks ago

ETOPS Update for Bizav Operators

Universal® Operational Insight Blog ― When flying longer routings over water and remote areas, business aircraft operators need to be aware of Extended Operations (ETOPS) rules and required certification. If you’re operating scheduled commercial or charter (non-scheduled...

Tags: Best Practice, Equal Time Points (etp), Extended Operations (etops), Flight Planning

Universalweather ― 18 weeks ago

Managing Airway Slots and Slot Delays in Europe

Universal® Operational Insight Blog ― This business aviation blog post continues from our previous post: Intro to Airway Slots in Europe, Eurocontrol, and the NM. Once you have your airway slots, there are ways to manage them. For business aircraft operators, best practice for ...

Tags: Best Practice, Airway Slots, Eurocontrol, Europe, Flight Planning

Universalweather ― 21 weeks ago

Business Aviation in Spain: Flight Planning and Airport Operations

Universal® Operational Insight Blog ― Before conducting operations to Spain - or anywhere else, for that matter - it is critical to understand requirements for flight planning, airport slot and parking. Working with an experienced 3rd-party provider and/or local ground handler can be ...

Tags: Best Practice, Europe, Flight Planning, Spain

Universalweather ― 22 weeks ago

Customizing Flight Planning Formats for ETP and FIR Boundary Information

Universal® Operational Insight Blog ― Equal time points (ETPs) and flight information region (FIR) boundary information are significant elements on your flight plan and warrant your attention when reviewing a flight plan format. The flight plan format should contain specific ...

Tags: Best Practice, Equal Time Points (etp), Flight Planning, Icao

Universalweather ― 23 weeks ago

Intro to Airway Slots in Europe, Eurocontrol, and the NM

Universal® Operational Insight Blog ― For business aircraft operators, managing airport slots and airway slots within Europe is something of an art and a science. There are steps you can take to avoid slot delays, and there are effective responses to minimize delays when they occur....

Tags: Best Practice, Airway Slots, Europe, Flight Planning, Nm

Universalweather ― 24 weeks ago

ICAO 2012 – Examples of Flight Plan Changes Coming Soon!

Universal® Operational Insight Blog ― This business aviation blog post continues from our previous article entitled: FAQs on Flight Plan Format Changes for ICAO 2012. New format ICAO 2012 flight plans are just around the corner and involve several important data and format changes ...

Tags: Best Practice, Flight Planning, Icao

Universalweather ― 27 weeks ago

11 Essential Tips for Flight Planning in Brazil

Universal® Operational Insight Blog ― For business-aircraft operators, the flight-planning process in Brazil can be complex. Requirements for complying with changing NOTAMS and for completing your flight plan correctly are some of the challenges operators face. Here are some tips to ...

Tags: Best Practice, Brazil, Flight Planning, Landing Permits, Latin America

Universalweather ― 41 weeks ago

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Flight Planning Changes in China: Continued Progress

Things to Consider When Using Generic Flight Plans

Flight Planning, Weather & NOTAMS for Singapore

CPDLC Datalink Changes for 2013

Tips for Best Flight Plan Results

ETOPS Update for Bizav Operators

Managing Airway Slots and Slot Delays in Europe

Business Aviation in Spain: Flight Planning and Airport Operations

Customizing Flight Planning Formats for ETP and FIR Boundary Information

Intro to Airway Slots in Europe, Eurocontrol, and the NM

ICAO 2012 – Examples of Flight Plan Changes Coming Soon!

11 Essential Tips for Flight Planning in Brazil

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