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Universal Weather and Aviation, Inc. ReviewsTips for Business

Aircraft Operators Attending APEC Leader’s Week 2013

Houston (Sept. 12, 2013) –Universal Weather and Aviation, Inc. is recommending that business

aviation operators planning to attend the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation Leader’s Week and

CEO Summit 2013, October 5-8, at Bali, Indonesia begin setting up landing permits, aircraft

parking, hotel accommodations, and local transport now.

“The majority of business aviation operators traveling to APEC Leader’s Week will need to do a

drop-and-go of their passengers at NgurahRai International Airport (WADD) in Denpasar with

the aircraft repositioned for overnight parking,” said Alexandra Brender, Trip Owner,

Universal®. “No overnight parking will be available at WADD. Some alternate airports are

Surabaya (WARR), Balikpapan (WALL), Jakarta Halim (WIHH), and Sultan Hasanuddin Intl (WAAA).

Parking should be arranged as soon as possible for the best options.”

Brender added that landing permits for Indonesia typically take seven working days to process.

“Landing permits are required for all private non-revenue and charter (non-scheduled

commercial) operations to Indonesia,” said Brender. “Short notice landing permits may be

possible with a minimum of four business days lead time, but this is on a case-by-case basis and

is at discretion of the Department of Defense and Civil Aviation. Additionally, government

offices do not process landing permits during holidays or weekends, so it’s best to request

permits early and prior to any holiday.”

To ensure successful operations, it is critical that operators continue to check for new NOTAMs

before operating and recommended that they avoid rental cars, advised Brender.

“Pre-paid transport – a car with a driver – is recommended for crew transport during this event

period and it’s best to specify English-speaking drivers,” said Brender. “Public taxis may be a

viable option for crew transport, but it’s best to have your ground handler or hotel make these

arrangements. Avoid rental vehicles unless you’re very familiar with the region.”

For more information on operating to APEC Leader’s Week, as well as other business aviation

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

About Universal Weather and Aviation, Inc.

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getting any easier. You have to manage stakeholders’ expectations, stay on top of regulatory

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when trouble strikes. Keep the guarantees you make to your organization by relying on

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