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ARTICLE · 11 OCTOBER 2022

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Advantages Of Obtaining An Air Operators Certificate (AOC)

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An Air Operator Certificate (‘AOC') is a European required certificate which allows an operator to perform specific operations of commercial air transport.

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An Air Operator Certificate ('AOC') is a European required certificate which allows an operator to perform specific operations of commercial air transport. The AOC will confirm that the operator in question has the professional ability and organisation to ensure the safety of operations specified in the certificate, as provided in the relevant provisions of EU or national law, as applicable.

It is important to note that every holder of an AOC is also required to obtain an Air Operator's Licence ("AOL") in order to undertake the commercial air transport activities.

The aviation sector in Malta has in recent years experienced significant growth, with the Malta aircraft register listing over 500 aircrafts and the number of AOC holders approaching 70 in number. Some of the factors contributing to this recent growth in the aviation sector are listed hereunder.

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