All services and permits must now be coordinated with the airport teamAircraft operators heading to the Dominican Republic’s Punta Cana International Airport (MDPC) should note there have been changes implemented which affect general aviation ground handling. According to Universal Aviation, third-party ground handlers are no longer allowed to operate on the field, with all services such as pre-arrival coordination, on-site coordination, meet-and-greet services, and support within airport facilities now arranged directly with the airport’s internal team. This marks a significant change to the planning process for those operators who previously worked with a preferred handler, as they must now coordinate permits, services, and payments directly with airport owner Corporación Aeroportuaria del Este, S.A. Universal noted that the transition began on May 1 with the closure of the airport’s dedicated FBO and the relocation of general aviation operations to the VIP terminal. It added that operators should confirm payment methods in advance of arrival at (MDPC), along with updating their scheduling and dispatch procedures For operators who prefer a traditional general aviation handling environment, Universal suggests La Romana International Airport (MDLR)—less than an hour by car from Punta Cana—which has a private aviation terminal housing three FBOs.