History

• The Maltese register, 9H, was started in 1969. Today there are in excess of 90 aircraft on the Maltese register of which just over 15% are business aviation aircraft.
  • Airbus 318 Elite 2
  • Airbus 319CJ 1
  • Boeing Business Jet 1
  • Challenger 605 3
  • Challenger 800 1
  • Global 5000 1
  • Global Express XRS 3
  • Hawker 800B 1
  • Learjet 60 1
     
• Malta was amongst the first countries in the JAA (Europe’s Joint Aviation Authorities) to adopt JAR’s (Joint Aviation Rules) and enact it in its legislation.
• In line with EU legislation all Maltese AOC’s(Air Operator Certificate) have been converted to EU-OPS and new applications will be issued to EU-OPS standards.
   

More about Malta

• Malta is a member of the European Union since 2004.
• Malta has adopted the Euro on the 1st January 2008.
• Malta has one of the most tax efficient infrastructures within the EU.
• Malta is bi-lingual. All legislation in Malta is published in both Maltese and English.
   

The Commercial Advantage

• Operating a business jet on an AOC, will allow the operator to sell aircraft charter to third parties legally.
• Operating a business jet on an AOC, will allow an operator to purchase fuel tax free, while a private operator will have to pay tax on fuel uplift.
• When operating commercially, an operator will get a VAT number and thus be able to claim VAT back paid on operating expenses.
   

The Maltese Advantage

• A Maltese AOC is an internationally recognised AOC (EU OPS) of the highest standard in the industry.
• Malta is an EU member and as such a Maltese registered aircraft has freedom of movement with in the EU countries, both on international and internal flights.
• The business and legal language in Malta is English, a recognised international aviation language.
• The current size of the Maltese register and Civil Aviation authority, ensure efficiency and a quick reaction time to all aircraft registration and AOC applications. On average a well prepared and supported AOC application will lead to AOC in approximately 5 to 6 months.
• Initial and recurrent fees associated with operating a business jet in Malta are amongst the cheapest in Europe. Similarly, office and employment costs in Malta are also cheaper than mainland Europe.