Malta Aircraft Registration

Of the community of acquits subsisting between such person and a citizen as described above in whose name the aircraft is registered.

An undertaking formed and existing in accordance with the laws of Malta, of a Member State of the E.U., of an EEA State, or of Switzerland and having its registered office, central administration and principal place of business within Malta, or the E.U., or the EEA, or Switzerland, whereof not less than 50% of the undertaking is owned and effectively controlled by the Government of Malta, or by any Member State of the E.U. or by persons referred to above, whether directly or indirectly through one or more intermediate undertakings.

Therefore it is necessary to have:

1- An address at which the place of business is effectively established;

and

2- A person resident in Malta who is authorized to represent the oversea company in Malta in re-spect of the activities of the branch or place of business established in Malta (the extent of the authorized representative's authority must be disclosed).

Malta Companies Registrar must be kept up to date and notified should there be any changes to:

1 -The Memorandum and Articles of Association or constitutive documents, charter or statute of an oversea company;

or

2-The director/s or company secretary or the persons vested with the administration or the representation of an oversea company;

or

3 -The names or addresses of the individuals authorised to represent the oversea company.

Annual accounts / Audited accounts once a year. The annual accounts must be filed within 10 months from the end of the Financial year. Cost report - information on request.

4300.00 EUR

1. Malta Aircraft Registration

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Application for aircraft registration can be done using the dedicated application form AITP-R01 Appendix I. This form can be downloaded from the Transport Malta website or can be obtained upon request from the Civil Aviation Directorate offices in Luqa Airport or from the Airworthiness Inspectorate.

During the registration process the registrant (applicant) would be required to submit legal documentation to substantiate the information entered in the application form. This documentation would usually include, but may not be restricted to the following:

- A bill of sale or other proof of ownership of the aircraft. (Certified true copy notarized and legalized if from abroad);

- A copy of the lease or operating agreement if the aircraft is leased;

- A de-registration certificate or formal notification by the civil aviation authority if the aircraft was previously registered in another state;

- A Statement on registered mortgages or similar encumbrances as the case may be;

- Power of attorney, company resolution or evidence of authority for signatory/ies of application form.

For company:

- A certified copy of the Company's Memorandum and Articles of

Association.

- An original Legal Opinion, legalized and apostilled, by a lawyer in

the jurisdiction where the foreign owned company is registered

(not required for Malta company).

- An updated original Certificate of Good Standing issued by the

Company Registry where the foreign company is based.

- Information and ID of Directors.

For an International (international companies, representative office, branch office ):

- Appointment of Resident Agent.

- Acceptance in writing of resident agent.

Application For The Issue Of A Certificate Of Airworthiness/Permit To Fly/Export Conformity Statement.

Application Details : Name of Owner/Registrant/Operator / New or Used

/ State of Manufacture / constructor of Aircraft / Manufacturer's Serial/Construction Number / Type of Engine(s) / APU Type/ Serial Number

/ Maximum Take-Off Mass (Kg) / Maximum Landing Mass (Kg) /Export Certificate (Aircraft Imported from outside EU/EASA Member state)/

Radio installation.

During the registration process the registrant (applicant) would be required to submit legal documentation to substantiate the information entered in the application form. This documentation would usually include, but may not be restricted to the following:

- A bill of sale or other proof of ownership of the aircraft. (Certified true copy notarized and legalized if from abroad);

- A copy of the lease or operating agreement if the aircraft is leased;

- A de-registration certificate or formal notification by the civil aviation authority if the aircraft was previously registered in another state;

- A Statement on registered mortgages or similar encumbrances as the case may be;

- Power of attorney, company resolution or evidence of authority for signatory/ies of application form.

For company:

- A certified copy of the Company's Memorandum and Articles of

Association.

- An original Legal Opinion, legalized and apostilled, by a lawyer in

the jurisdiction where the foreign owned company is registered

(not required for Malta company).

- An updated original Certificate of Good Standing issued by the

Company Registry where the foreign company is based.

- Information and ID of Directors.

For an International (international companies, representative office, branch office ):

- Appointment of Resident Agent.

- Acceptance in writing of resident agent.

Application Details : Name of Owner/Registrant/Operator / New or Used

/ State of Manufacture / constructor of Aircraft / Manufacturer's Serial/Construction Number / Type of Engine(s) / APU Type/ Serial Number

/ Maximum Take-Off Mass (Kg) / Maximum Landing Mass (Kg) /Export Certificate (Aircraft Imported from outside EU/EASA Member state)/

Radio installation.

For a new aircraft coming from an EASA member state following documents shall be submitted together with the application:

A statement of Conformity (EASA Form 52) issued under Part-21A.163 (b), or issued under Part-21.A.130 and validated by the competent authority (the latter case is when the manufacturer does not hold a POA Part-21 Subpart G approval):

- A weight and balance report with a loading schedule;

- The flight manual, when required by the applicable airworthiness code for the particular aircraft.

The statement shall be issued no more than 60 days before presentation of the aircraft to the TM CAD.

For a new imported aircraft - (eg. From Canada, USA or Brazil):

- A statement signed by the exporting authority that the aircraft conforms to a design approved by the Agency;

- A weight and balance report with a loading schedule;

- The flight manual, when required by the applicable airworthiness code for the particular aircraft.

The statement shall be issued no more than 60 days before presentation of the aircraft to the TM CAD.

USED Aircraft - Refer to Regulation (EC) No 748/2012 Part-21.A.174 (b), (c)

Originating from an EASA member state – a valid airworthiness review certificate issued by the EASA member state in accordance with Part-M Subpart I is required .

Originating from a non-member state - Refer to Regulation (EC) No 748/2012 Part-21.A.174 (b)3, (c).

- A Radio Station Licence shall be obtained by the owner/operator of the aircraft in accordance with Radio Communications Act (Chapter 49) from the Malta Communications Authority.

- Compliance with various technical specifications must be demonstrated. The Information and Advisory Notice No. 2 on the Application for Certificate of Airworthiness details the compliance regulations for: instruments and equipment, including communication and navigation equipment; noise regulations; emissions regulations; fuel venting regulations; access to emergency exits and foot entrapment; modifications and repairs; the maintenance programme. For operators there are additional airworthiness requirements under JAR-26, as incorporated by Civil Aviation (Joint Aviation Requirements) Order as amended. Applicability of JAR-26 is in accordance with JAR-26.1. JAR-26 Subpart B mainly covers: Emergency provisions, Fire Protection, Systems and Equipment.

- Further technical documentation must be submitted to the CAD for prior review - eg. the Aircraft Flight Manual and Minimum Equipment List. The complete list of required documentation is detailed in the Information and Advisory Notice No. 2.

certificate (STC), major repair design approval, ETSO authorisation or any other relevant approval issued under Regulation (EC) No 1702/2003 and its Annex (Part-21). AMC to M.A.302 describes the acceptable means which may be used by aircraft owners/operators in order to achieve compliance with the requirements of M.A.302.