New Guadalajara FBO Opens March 2026 Ahead of FIFA World Cup

Universal Aviation Executing Most Aggressive Infrastructure Expansion in 66-Year History
New Guadalajara FBO Opens March 2026 Ahead of FIFA World Cup
Las Vegas, Nevada (October 13, 2025) – Universal Aviation is executing one of the most aggressive infrastructure expansions in its 66-year history, with Chairman Greg Evans overseeing four flagship developments across three continents coming online within 18 months—including a new Guadalajara FBO strategically timed to open three months ahead of the FIFA World Cup 2026.
The new state-of-the-art facility in Guadalajara, Mexico (MMGL) is scheduled to open March 27, 2026, and will span 362,000 sq. ft. (33,658 m²). The facility will feature a 51,700 sq. ft. hangar capable of housing aircraft up to a BBJ 737, a 22,000 sq. ft. double-height passenger terminal with VIP lounges, international customs, and crew rest areas, plus 177 secure parking spaces including EV charging stations and covered drop-off.
“We’re not just adding locations—we’re strategically positioning Universal Aviation to serve the next generation of business aviation growth,” said Greg Evans, Chairman, Universal Weather and Aviation, Inc. “Guadalajara ahead of the World Cup, our entry into Saudi Arabia, our new Madrid GA hangar timed with Formula One’s arrival—these aren’t coincidences. We’re investing ahead of demand in markets where our clients need us most.”
The Guadalajara facility is the latest milestone in Universal Aviation’s global infrastructure expansion. The company recently entered the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia with flagship operations in Riyadh, Jeddah, and Dammam—its first foothold in the Middle East. Universal’s Madrid hangar, Spain’s first exclusive general aviation facility, is on track for completion in H2 2026, while its Samaná FBO in the Dominican Republic is nearing completion ahead of its Q2 2025 opening.
“With Guadalajara, Saudi Arabia, Madrid, and Samaná all coming online between now and late 2026, we’re adding significant square footage in GA facilities across four projects on three continents,” Evans added. “All these projects will improve GA access and infrastructure in these countries and give us the platform to continue elevating service standards for our customers. And we’re just getting started!”
With 50+ locations across 30 countries, Universal Aviation continues to expand its footprint under Evans’ leadership to meet rising demand for premium business aviation services worldwide.
About Universal Aviation
Universal Aviation, an Evans Family Company, is one of the world’s largest and most respected networks of FBOs and ground handling providers, with more than 50 locations across over 30 countries. With a legacy in business aviation spanning more than 66 years, operators have long trusted the Universal brand to deliver seamless, reliable, and personalized support. Today, Universal Aviation builds on that heritage by setting new benchmarks in safety, service excellence, and a hospitality-driven approach that is redefining the future of business aviation ground support.

Paul Cremer

My name is Paul Cremer, and this marks my 42nd year working within the business and general aviation industry. Over this time, I’ve had the privilege of overseeing a diverse array of sector activities, ranging from aircraft charter and management to air ambulance services, ground operations, air traffic control, airport management, technology implementation, and the outsourcing services I currently manage.

In my role focused on delivering advisory, technology, and outsourcing services to aviation customers, I handle a wide spectrum of responsibilities. This includes overseeing International Trip Support, Operations Control Centre Services (OCC), Continuing Airworthiness Management Service (CAMO), Airworthiness Reviews, ARC Services, Aircraft Delivery and Re-delivery Support Services, Maintenance Coordination Services including AOG, Tech Ops (Maintenance Control Centre), and managing myairops software products. As the Head of Aviation Delivery, I lead the customer-facing delivery of Technology & Outsourcing products and services for the market, drawing upon a wealth of knowledge, expertise, and industry connections within Gama Aviation’s Technology and Outsourcing Strategic Business Unit.

My journey into Business and General Aviation began during my teenage years while still in school. I was fortunate enough to be welcomed into the industry, starting at a flying club, and later working at the Air Traffic Services Unit at Blackbushe Airport. There, I maintained the ATC Movement Logs in the Control Tower during weekends, solidifying my passion for aviation. Upon completing my schooling, I seized opportunities at Fairoaks Airport, where I began as Ground Crew while pursuing my Aerodrome Flight Information Service Officer’s license. Advancements in my career led me to the role of Air Traffic Services Manager.

Since joining Gama Aviation in 1996, I’ve held various positions, including Operations Manager (Post Holder), Operations & Commercial Manager, Commercial Manager, Operations Delivery Manager, Head of Business Aviation Delivery, and currently, Head of Aviation Delivery. This role encompasses Gama Aviation Group’s Gama Aviation, myairops, and FlyerTech companies.

In 2023, I was honoured to be invited to serve as the Chair of the Operations Working Group for the British Business & General Aviation Association. This opportunity allows me to contribute to industry initiatives within BBGA’s membership of nearly 200 industry companies, focusing on challenges such as regulatory compliance, Air Services Agreements, technological advancements, workforce development, operational matters, and sustainability.

Marc Bailey

Marc Bailey has spent his entire career in aviation and has worked in most areas of Aviation Services with scheduled airlines, MRO’s, military contract support and latterly with associations, government, and its agencies.

Marc represents your position in Europe (even post Brexit) – as President of ECOGAS (European Council of General Aviation Support) which maintains a voice with EASA. All the major member states are represented on the ECOGAS board. With EASA restructuring its meetings with industry, ECOGAS is now well positioned to represent our position in all areas following industry partnerships with the European Independent Maintenance Group and with ARPAS the new drone and autonomous association.

Marc is chair of the UKASF (United Kingdom Airworthiness Strategic Forum) as part of an initiative to develop Aviation Services across all aviation activities. The UKASF pulls together airlines, MROs, Rotary, Drones, and commercial GA bodies to work with CAA and DfT. The objective is for industry to take the lead to drive strategic issues to benefit all parties. We are well positioned after four years to continue our good work and with the re-established role of Chief Surveyor in the CAA we have a good focal point to do this.

Marc chairs the CAA Finance and Services Forum which allows industry in the UK to discuss in the financial plans for the CAA and the value for money delivered by those funds paid by industry. This is a new and valuable new platform for all parties.

Under recent developments Marc has formed an alliance with, ARPAS, AOPA, BHA and BBGA so that we can strengthen our voice under a joint ‘GA 4 Biz’ banner. This alliance is working to do everything possible to represent the industry’s business interests with UK government and to help realise the Government’s desire to make UK General Aviation a Global Leader in a post Brexit environment. GA4Biz – GA4Biz

The next Generation initiatives with industry and government have continued to develop with the retention platform now evolving into the “Aviation Skills Recruitment Platform”. The platform now not only offers a vehicle for those offering and seeking posts in aviation, it also provides pathways with its TalentView portion seeking to provide pathways for new entrants into our sector. The recruitment platform is being further developed to include training opportunities across a wide range of providers, from government agencies through academic bodies. Getting our next generation activities right in the UK over the next couple of years is our single most important issue which we in aviation must grab with both hands. Marc is playing a central role to help develop many of these channels.

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