Two Air Charter Scotland aircraft registered in Malta

Two Air Charter Scotland aircraft have been registered in Malta, enabling the business to operate within the EU under fifth freedom rights (the ability to fly between the 27 EU states), complementing its mainstay G-reg operations out of the UK.

Air Charter Scotland, British private jet operator and aircraft management company, has secured an international Maltese Air Operator’s Certificate. Two aircraft from its 10-strong fleet are now under the Maltese jurisdiction,

The first aircraft, 9H-EDT, a Bombardier Challenger 350 is based in Nice, south of France and the second, 9H-WIN, a CJ3+ is positioned in Malta. The latter took its new registration at the end of December, with Air Charter Scotland Europe becoming the last new operator

of 2020 to be registered under the friendly jurisdiction. The business now has three dedicated crew based in Europe to support the operation.

According to Business Air news, Commercial director and Accountable manager Derek Thomson said: “The summer pause proved to be an exceptionally busy time for us as we worked to arrange the certificate.”

“The establishment of Air Charter Scotland Europe marks a significant and strategic step for our 20-year-old business as we look to add more managed aircraft to our fleet and open new bases this spring. Thanks to the excellent efficiency and strong regulatory aviation knowledge of the Maltese regulator, the whole registration process worked extremely well.”

Thomson and the team worked closely with the Maltese Civil Aviation Directorate and law firm Valletta-based GVZH Advocates through the extensive application process, satisfying Transport Malta's exacting due diligence process.