UVTripPlanner Enhances its Free Online Tools

Releases New 2010 UVTripPlanner Worldwide Edition at NBAA2009

Houston (Oct. 20, 2009) – Universal Weather and Aviation, Inc. announced that it has enhanced its free online airport/handler search and Great Circle route planner tool powered by UVTripPlanner(sm), the premier pre-flight trip reference tool for business aviation professionals. Attendees at NBAA2009 can visit Universal® Exhibit #5717 for a demo and also receive a complimentary copy of the new 2010 UVTripPlanner worldwide edition, available in print and CD-ROM.

"This is the same accurate and real-time data used by Universal's award-winning Trip Support Services and is trusted and licensed by most major scheduling software companies. Operators can access this information absolutely free to help in their pre-trip planning," said Randy Stephens, Senior Director, Specialty Products, Universal®. "For operators who want to access additional data online, including information on security threats, hotels, catering, transportation and more, UVTripPlanner has a comprehensive subscription-based version."

Features of the enhanced free airport search and route planning tool include:

  • Worldwide airport and FBO/handler search (includes contact information, hours of operation, airport diagram, fuel type, runway info, frequencies, FBO fuel brand and more)
  • Request an on-demand custom UVair® fuel quote for any of the 2,000-plus UVair® card accepting locations worldwide
  • Access METARs, TAFs, NOTAMs
  • Great Circle route calculation plotted over current SIGWX, with arrival and departure airport and FBO/handler information included
  • Integration of Aviation Weather Today's 48-hour significant weather video forecast UVTripPlanner 2010 Now Available

"We've updated both the print directory and CD-ROM with the latest airport, FBO, and handling information," said Stephens. "Plus, with the print directory, operators get access to additional planning resources, including Universal's popular pre-flight checklist."

For more information and demos on UVTripPlanner 2010, visit Universal exhibit #5717, or< to access the free online airport/handler search and Great Circle route planner tool, visit www.universalweather.com.

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As we celebrate our 50th anniversary in service to business aviation, our goal at Universal Weather and Aviation, Inc., is to become a vital extension of our clients' flight operations teams. Universal® offers a wide range of services designed to provide business aviation operators complete support, including flight planning, weather briefings, online tools, the UVair® Fueling Card, Universal Aviation(sm) worldwide ground support, UVdatalink® air-to-ground communication, and more. Universal® has been facilitating successful trips for business aviation operators since 1959.

To learn more about Universal Weather and Aviation, Inc., e-mail sales@universalweather.com, or call (800) 231-5600 ext. 3300 (N. America Toll-Free) or (713) 944-1622 ext. 3300 (Worldwide).

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