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So Far, So Good for Genav Traffic at Rio Olympics

The Rio Olympics opened this weekend without notable general aviation traffic flow issues, despite heightened security procedures.

By Richard Pedicini • Contributor - South America

August 9, 2016

The Rio Olympics opened this weekend without notable general aviation traffic flow issues, despite heightened security procedures. “The lack of issues is a testament to planning,” Universal Weather and Aviation operations communications manager Christine Vamvakas told AIN, citing presentations over the last year to inform clients. “We were proactive in communicating to clients as new regulatory demands appeared, avoiding surprises.”

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