Universal Aviation To Manage Dominican Republic General Aviation Terminal

Universal Aviation To Manage Dominican Republic GAT

Universal Aviation, has begun managing the general aviation terminal at Santo Domingo's La Isabella/Higuero Airport in the Dominican Republic.

General Aviation Terminal at Santo Domingo's La Isabela/Higuero Airport — Universal Aviation, the ground handling arm of Universal Weather and Aviation, has been tapped to manage the general aviation terminal at La Isabella/Higuero Airport in the Dominican Republic. (Photo: Universal Weather and Aviation)

By Curt Epstein • Business Aviation Services Editor

December 7, 2022

Universal Aviation’s Dominican Republic operation has been selected to manage, operate, and modernize the general aviation terminal (GAT) at Santo Domingo’s La Isabela/Higuero Airport (MDJB). Of Santo Domingo’s two airports, MDJB is closer to the city, located just 25 minutes from the hotels and financial district.

“The Dominican Republic has experienced rapid growth in international arrivals since the start of the pandemic, with no signs of slowing,” said Greg Evans, chairman of parent company Universal Weather and Aviation. “For most private operators, La Isabella is the clear better option. It's more convenient, private, has a 5,500-foot runway, and faster CIQ arrival and departure processes.”

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