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Article 83bis of the Chicago Convention enables aircraft registered in one state to be operated by an entity in another state through formal agreements that transfer regulatory responsibilities. Malta's unique aircraft operator registry system allows non-Maltese operators to register aircraft while maintaining Malta's security framework and Cape Town Convention protections for lessors and financiers.

The maritime sector remains one of Malta’s ever growing industries, with Transport Malta recently announcing a registered growth of 13.6% throughout the year 2013.

Through the implementation of Regulation 14.1.3 of Annex VI of the MARPOL Convention, the International Maritime Organisation (IMO) announced on the 27 October 2016...

Regulation 1069/2009 of the European Parliament and of the Council (the "Regulation") is the principal legislation in the European Union regulating ‘animal by-products' and ‘derived products', which are not intended for human consumption.

The removal of wrecks is not the easiest of tasks and it has proven to be quite costly.

On 24th February 2025, the European Union ("EU") introduced its 16th package of restrictive measures and sanctions against Russia (the "16th Package") through Council Regulation 2025/395...

Flight cancellations and delays are not a novel concept. Luckily, the EU Regulation 261/2004 provides rules and conditions whereby passengers can seek compensation and ...

A company incorporated under the Companies Act is required by Article 163 to prepare financial statements.

Regulation (EU) 2023/1805 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 13 September 2023 on the use of renewable and low-carbon fuels in maritime transport and amending Directive 2009/16/EC aims to foster fair competition and boost the use of renewable and low-carbon fuels.

It is well known nowadays that the popularity of the Malta flag has grown substantially and is one of the world's largest. Its portfolio boasts several cruise ships operated by some of the largest...

Since time immemorial vessels have been in use and have been engaged in various trading activities across the world.

The Maltese Government has just published Regulation 384 of 2003 under the Value Added Tax Act whereby, prior to Malta’s accession to the European Union in 2004, it will temporarily allow the registration of yachts under the Maltese flag with the added bonus of paying VAT at only 5%.

On 8 June 2023, the European Court of Justice ("ECJ" or the "Court") gave a preliminary ruling on the interpretation and scope of Regulation No 261/2004 of the European Parliament...

In a preliminary ruling delivered by the Court of Justice of the European Union (the "CJEU" or the "Court") on the 23 March 2021 in the case of Air Help Ltd vs Scandinavian Airline System (hereinafter "SAS"), ...

The Malta Financial Services Authority (MFSA) has issued a Public Consultation proposing the establishment of a dedicated regulatory framework for aircraft financial leasing companies.

The continued success of the Maltese Maritime Flag can be greatly attributed to the protection given to financiers and creditors of vessels registered under the Maltese Flag.

On 8 June 2023, the European Court of Justice ("ECJ" or the "Court") gave a preliminary ruling on the interpretation and scope of Regulation No 261/2004 of the European Parliament...