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Universal Weather And Aviation, Inc.

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Universal Weather and Aviation, Inc. Market Research Report





Table of Contents


1. [Company Overview](#company-overview)
  • [Company Name](#company-name)

  • [Mission](#mission)

  • [Founders and Headquarters](#founders-and-headquarters)

  • [Key People](#key-people)

  • [Number of Employees](#number-of-employees)

  • [Revenue](#revenue)

  • [Specialization](#specialization)

2. [Products and Services](#products-and-services)
  • [Universal Trip Support](#universal-trip-support)

  • [Global Regulatory Services](#global-regulatory-services)

  • [Mission Planning Solutions](#mission-planning-solutions)

  • [Ground Handling Network](#ground-handling-network)

  • [In-flight Catering](#in-flight-catering)

3. [Recent Developments](#recent-developments)
  • [New Products Launched](#new-products-launched)

  • [Partnerships](#partnerships)




Company Overview



Company Name


Universal Weather and Aviation, Inc.

Mission


Mission: Moving organizations that move the world.

Founders and Headquarters


Founded: 1959 by Tom Evans
Headquarters: 1150 Gemini Street, Suite 200, Houston, Texas 77058-2708

Key People


  • Greg Evans – Chairman & Owner

  • Ralph J. Vasami – Chief Executive Officer

  • Charlie Mularski – Chief Operating Officer

  • John Lee – Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer, Universal & CEO, Air Culinaire Worldwide

  • Guido Groeschel – Executive Vice President, Digital Product Management

  • Jonathan Howells – Executive Vice President, Sales & Marketing

  • Omar J. Fahel – Chief Legal Officer


Number of Employees


1,700+ worldwide

Revenue


No information is available

Specialization


Universal Weather and Aviation, Inc. specializes in providing comprehensive flight support services, focusing on streamlining international missions, reducing the complexity of global regulations, and handling last-minute operational changes for their clients.



Products and Services



Universal Trip Support


Description: Offers end-to-end mission management services for international flight operations.
Key Features:
  • Mission readiness assessments

  • Feasibility testing

  • Rigorous mission execution with QA processes

  • Personalized attention and detailed mission logistics support


Global Regulatory Services


Description: Navigates global regulatory landscapes to ensure compliance and operational flexibility.
Key Features:
  • ADS-B ADAPT exemptions

  • Border Overflight Exemptions

  • DOT 375 Authorization

  • EU-ETS, CH-ETS, CORSIA, and UK-ETS compliance

  • U.S. Visa Waiver Program management


Mission Planning Solutions


Feasibility-IQ®:
Description: Trip support intelligence application for efficient mission planning.
Key Features:
  • Comprehensive trip feasibility assessments

  • Overflight and landing permits requirements

  • Customized reporting and data integrations


Ground Handling Network


Universal Aviation:
Description: Global network of FBOs and ground support locations.
Key Features:
  • Service in 50+ locations across 20+ countries

  • High standards of customer service and operational efficiency

  • Access to a wide range of ground services including VIP, security, and catering


In-flight Catering


Air Culinaire Worldwide:
Description: Provides gourmet in-flight catering solutions.
Key Features:
  • 23 owned-and-operated kitchens

  • Network covering over 1,800 airports globally

  • Menu customization and reliable delivery




Recent Developments



New Products Launched


  • Feasibility-IQ® Integration with Portside’s PFM Scheduling System: Improved trip planning intelligence integrated within existing scheduling software.

  • Global Ops Regulatory Update Webinar: September 2024 led by Universal Weather and Aviation on international business aviation regulations.


Partnerships


  • Agreement with ALTANFEETHI: Aims to enhance business aviation service levels and infrastructure in Saudi Arabia.

  • Expansion to Barbados: Opened new ground support locations in strategic regions, including Barbados and Menorca, Spain.

  • U.S. CBP Reimbursable Services Program: Expanded to 26 airports, offering after-hours U.S. Customs services.

  • New Business Aviation Terminal: Collaboration at New Chitose Airport, Hokkaido, Japan, to open new business aviation terminal.


Enhancements to Existing Services


  • Enhanced Trip Support: New features in the mission management platform to handle rapid regulatory changes and provide more robust compliance options.

  • Expanded Global Regulatory Services: Added services for compliance with Airline Carbon Emissions Schemes (ETS) and voluntary CO2 offsetting.

  • Introduction of Personalized VIP Services: Air2Ground provides high-level, on-ground VIP support tailored to client needs, ideal for peak travel periods and high-traffic events.




Note: The revenue information is not available and should be obtained from verified financial sources for a complete financial analysis of Universal Weather and Aviation, Inc.