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Universal Weather and Aviation, Inc. Reviews Recommendationsfor

Business Aircraft Operators AttendingUAE Grand Prix 2013

Houston (Oct. 14, 2013) –Universal Weather and Aviation, Inc. is recommending that business

aviation operators planning to fly into Abu Dhabi, UAE during the2013 Abu Dhabi Eithad

Airways Formula One Grand Prix—andseeking preferred access to aircraft parking, hotel

accommodations and related trip support services—shouldbegin planning immediately. The race

will take placeNov. 1-3, 2013 at the Yas Marina Circuit, and a heavy influx of business aviation

traffic is expected.

The primary airport to consider for this event isAl Bateen Executive International Airport

(OMAD), in Abu Dhabi. OMAD is about 25 minutes from the racetrack, is available 24/7 and

can handle aircraft up to a Boeing 737 or an Airbus A321. Two alternative airports to consider

areAbu Dhabi International (OMAA) at 20 minutes from the trackand Al Ain International

(OMAL) at about 1.5 hours from the circuit. All of these are airports of entry (AOEs).

―Business aviation operators, including private non-revenue and charter (non-scheduled

commercial) need landing permits when operating to UAE,‖ explained Greg Linton, Master Trip

Owner, Universal®. ―Landing permits should be requested a minimum of four business days in

advance and have validity of +72 hours. Each UAE landing permit must be requested directly

with each authority of the emirate in which the landing takes place. Depending upon the emirate,

different documents may be required. For operations to OMAD, OMAA, and OMAL, permits

will be requested through the Abu Dhabi emirate, and only an airworthiness certificate is needed

to make the request.‖

Linton said that operators traveling to the UAE need to carry specific aircraft liability insurance.

Coverage amounts must be given in special drawing rights (SDRs). ―Operators should be aware

that required coverage amounts will depend on aircraft maximum takeoff weight (MTOW).

There are also minimum insurance liabilities needed for passengers, cargo, and

baggage.Additional considerationsare restrictions for aircraft arriving from Afghanistan and that

flights to and from Israel are not permitted.‖

Many good hotel options, including popular international hotel chains, are available in the Abu

Dhabi, said Linton.

―Abu Dhabi has many large international hotel chains, but room availability is going fast, so it’s

best to book your room as soon your schedule is known,‖ said Linton. ―Fewer options, however,

are available in OMAL. I recommend avoiding rental cars if you’re unfamiliar with the area and

be aware there may be possible road closures surrounding this event.‖

For more information on operating to Abu Dhabi during UAEGrand Prix, as well as other

business aviation operational information, visit www.universalweather.com/blog.

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