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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.

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 its judgment delivered on the 8 November 2021, in the names of Air X Charter Limited and Air X Aircraft Finance I Limited vs. (1) Firm Mamo TCV Advocates as Deputy Curators acting on behalf of Avmax

During the Corporate Jet Investor event held in London during February 2023, a number of sustainability goals were discussed in the aviation industry.

The European Union has agreed on a major legislative reform to Regulation (EC) No 261/2004, introducing significant changes to air passenger rights across the EU. Set to enter force in August 2027, the reform strengthens existing protections while introducing new obligations for airlines, including proactive notification duties, enhanced rerouting requirements, and expanded protections for passengers with reduced mobility.

Aviation is an industry that bridges continents and cultures, and its regulation demands a balance of safety, innovation, and international cooperation.

It is currently estimated that 214 Maltese residents own a private aircraft. This is the second-highest rate within Europe; only Austria supersedes such a figure.

A cell company is always be deemed to be a single legal person and the creation of a cell by a cell company does not create.

The aviation industry is unlike any other when it comes to VAT. An aircraft may depart from Malta, land in Italy, be leased by a company in Ireland, and owned by an entity in France.

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

Emulating the success of its shipping register, which has grown into the eight largest world-wide and second largest in Europe, Malta is committed to establishing itself as a leading aircraft register.

The present economic recession, the restrictive credit market and the unfavourable press have all had a significant impact on the business aviation industry.

Following the enactment of 'The Aircraft Registration Act' in 2010 which is designed to regulate the registration of aircraft and aircraft mortgages in Malta and also to implement the Convention on International Interests in Mobile Equipment and Protocol thereto on Matters Specific to Aircraft Equipment there has been a rapid growth in the number of aircraft registered in Malta.

This part picks up on the contract of lease, regulatory aspects of financial leasing and interest rate rules in leases.

The aviation sector in Malta has recently experienced significant growth, with the Maltese aircraft register listing over 500 aircrafts and the number of Air Operator Certificate (AOC) holders approaching 40.

Recently, the Minister responsible for the registration of commercial partnerships has made certain specific regulations (herein mentioned) which apply to any company conducting a shipping or aviation business.