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ARTICLE · 27 JANUARY 2020

Galistair Trading Ltd Granted Air Operator Certificate

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Galistair Trading Ltd has received its Air Operator Certificate (AOC) and Air operator License (AOL), which was granted by the Transport Malta Civil Aviation Directorate.

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Galistair Trading Ltd has received its Air Operator Certificate (AOC) and Air operator License (AOL), which was granted by the Transport Malta Civil Aviation Directorate. Galistair's Airbus A321 is now registered as 9H-VDB and will shortly begin new operations with their GTR flight code.

With the AOC received, Galistair Trading Ltd is now eligible to start commercial flight operations. GVZH Advocates is proud to have assisted the Galistair team with this process.

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