Asian Sky Quarterly 2020Q4
You also want an ePaper? Increase the reach of your titles
YUMPU automatically turns print PDFs into web optimized ePapers that Google loves.
INTERVIEW: UNIVESAL AVIATION<br />
Are There Signs That <strong>Asian</strong> Countries Might Be Looking To Open Their Borders?<br />
While there are no imminent signs of the international borders opening anytime soon, Japan is planning to<br />
end the State of Emergency by 7 Feb if the situation is better. Once the State of Emergency is terminated,<br />
borders for business travelers will be opened. As Singapore is looking to host the Word Economic Forum<br />
in May, the Government is working with other countries to increase more “green lanes” and open borders<br />
for general travellers.<br />
since the last positive Covid-19 case was reported in Ho Chi Minh City.<br />
All lockdowns are now lifted domestically, and Vietnam’s government<br />
reaffirms its goal to accelerate active measures to achieve dual objectives<br />
of economic development and disease control and is moving<br />
toward a “safe coexistence with COVID-19”.<br />
Are there any special arrangements in any countries<br />
specifically for people arriving on business jets?<br />
In most countries, the current restrictions apply to all visitors regardless<br />
if they are arriving on commercial or business jets.<br />
However, operating a private jet into China with a passenger onboard<br />
could be much more complicated than arriving on a commercial flight.<br />
Visitors need a very good reason for entering China by business jet,<br />
and a special approval from the State Council must be obtained before<br />
landing permit application can be submitted.<br />
How is Universal supporting business jet operators<br />
during the pandemic?<br />
Since the start of the pandemic, Universal has taken an industry-leading<br />
position of sharing vital COVID restriction information and research. All of<br />
our Universal Aviation handling offices, along with our operations centers,<br />
including our Asia Pacific Operations Centre in Hong Kong, and our certified<br />
handling partners, are working closely with our Trip Support teams<br />
to ensure our customers have the most current and accurate information<br />
on COVID restrictions.<br />
Universal Weather and Aviation is also donating feasibility and consulting<br />
services to general aviation operators wanting to use their aircraft to<br />
support humanitarian missions delivering COVID-19 vaccines. Through<br />
at least June 30, 2021, Universal Trip Support will be waiving its fees on<br />
trip feasibility assessments, research, and consultation services for any<br />
private aircraft mission classified as a humanitarian COVID-19 vaccine<br />
delivery flight – even if the trip ends up not being able to happen.<br />
www.universalaviation.com<br />
FOURTH QUARTER 2020 — ASIAN SKY QUARTERLY | 21
Change language