COMPANY
Universal Weather and Aviation
News
Operations
World Kinect To Buy Universal Weather’s Trip-support Biz
Deal is expected to close by the end of the year
FBOs
Universal Aviation’s London FBO Earns IS-BAH Stage 3
Fewer than 10% of all ground handlers in the program have reached that height
Regulations and Government
Business Aviation Crews Face Fees after 7 Days in Mexico
Nonresident fee currently costs MXN $861
Security
Singapore To Institute Pre-arrival Security Clearance
The measure will go into effect early next year
FBOs
Universal Aviation Completes Portugal Network Integration
Safeport partnership adds six locations to the ground handling network
Charter & Fractional
Real ID Mandate Impacts Part 135 Charter Operations
As of May 7, Part 135 charter flights/nonscheduled commercial operations must comply with Real ID
Avionics
Universal and ForeFlight Team on Flight Plan Integration
Integration expected to launch in late 2025
FBOs
Universal Partners on Dominican Republic FBO Renovation
The project is expected to be completed by mid-year
FBOs
Universal To Build Madrid’s First Dedicated GA Hangar
The nearly 54,000-sq-ft facility is expected to debut in late 2026
Airports
Universal Aviation Enters Portugal and Cape Verde with Safeport Partnership
Strategic co-branding agreement bolsters ground support network
