Universal Aviation Italy wins IS-BAH Stage II at Rome and Milan airports

Universal Aviation Italy has earned Stage II accreditation under the International Standard for Business Aircraft Handling at Rome Ciampino, Milan Linate and Milan Malpensa. The certification strengthens the company’s pitch to business aviation operators as Italy enters its busy summer peak season.

Why it matters: - Stage II accreditation signals a more mature Safety Management System and consistent use of safety procedures in daily operations. - The certification matters most during peak season, when demand for parking, slots, transportation, catering and last-minute changes increases pressure on ground handlers and operators. - The award gives Universal Aviation Italy a stronger safety and reliability marker at three of Italy’s key business aviation gateways.

What happened: - Universal Aviation Italy achieved IS-BAH Stage II at Rome Ciampino Airport (LIRA), Milan Linate Airport (LIML) and Milan Malpensa Airport (LIMC). - Universal Aviation, part of Evans Aviation, announced the accreditation on June 29, 2026. - Lorena Carraro, managing director of Universal Aviation Italy, said the milestone comes during one of the company’s busiest operating periods.

The details: - IS-BAH Stage II is awarded after an independent audit and is recognized globally as a benchmark for business aviation ground handling safety and risk management. - Universal Aviation Italy provides above- and below-the-wing ground handling at Rome Ciampino, Milan Linate and Milan Malpensa. - The team also offers on-site supervision at Venice (LIPZ). - Universal Aviation Italy coordinates support across Italy for airport requirements, local procedures, crew and passenger needs and other trip-critical services. - Carraro said customers need a ground support partner that is responsive and operates with strong procedures, safety awareness and local expertise. - Adolfo Aragon, CEO of Universal Aviation, said Stage II reflects how a team operates, communicates, identifies risk and continuously improves.

Between the lines: - The accreditation fits Universal Aviation’s broader effort to standardize safety and service across its network. - The timing also positions the Italy operation to compete on trust and consistency when operators are most sensitive to delays and ground-side disruption. - Universal Aviation is using IS-BAH levels as a visible signal of quality across regions, not just in Italy.

What's next: - Universal Aviation said it continues to expand its IS-BAH footprint in key markets. - Other Stage II locations include Madrid; Mexico City/Toluca; and San Jose and Liberia in Costa Rica. - Singapore’s Changi and Seletar locations hold Stage I accreditation. - Universal Aviation London-Stansted in the United Kingdom has reached Stage III, the highest level of the standard. - The company said the goal is a more predictable, disciplined and safety-focused ground experience for customers in Europe, Asia, Mexico and Costa Rica.

The bottom line: - Universal Aviation Italy now has a stronger safety credential at three major airports just as summer peak-season demand raises the stakes for business aviation handling.