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Aircraft Financial Leasing in Malta: New Regulatory Developments and Upcoming Industry Discussion Aviation

Aircraft Financial Leasing in Malta: New Regulatory Developments and Upcoming Industry Discussion

An aircraft is one of the most valuable assets an airline may acquire, yet arranging for its financing presents various regulatory burdens. It is against this background that the next significant step in the Maltese aviation finance sector is the introduction of a light touch, notification-based regime, by the Malta Financial Services Authority (MFSA). The new framework on the horizon offers an alternative route for aircraft financial leasing companies, moving beyond the traditional licensing model. At the heart of the proposed framework is the establishment of a List of Aircraft Financial Leasing Companies, to be maintained by the MFSA under…
Michela Formosa and Joshua Chircop
22nd September 2026
Mamo TCV Contributes to Chambers Aviation: Finance & Leasing 2026 Aviation

Mamo TCV Contributes to Chambers Aviation: Finance & Leasing 2026

Mamo TCV Advocates is pleased to announce its contribution to the 2026 edition of the Chambers Aviation: Finance & Leasing Global Practice Guide. The Malta chapter was prepared by Partner Nicholas Valenzia and Senior Associate Joshua Chircop, who share their insights on the legal and regulatory developments shaping Malta's aviation finance and leasing sector. Mamo TCV & Aviation Mamo TCV is recognised as one of Malta's leading aviation law practices, advising local and international clients across the full spectrum of aviation-related matters. The firm's Aviation team regularly assists with complex ownership and operational structures, aircraft financing and leasing transactions, acquisitions…
Mamo TCV Advocates
24th July 2026
Cape Town Convention Compliance Index Q1 2026: Malta Among Top Ranked Aviation

Cape Town Convention Compliance Index Q1 2026: Malta Among Top Ranked

In its first quarter 2026 report, Malta has once again achieved a high ranking, being placed first in Europe and second globally on the Cape Town Convention (CTC) Compliance Index. With a score of 95 out of 100, Malta was rated in the “Very High” category, confirming its strong position within the global aviation sector. Background to the Cape Town Convention The Convention on International Interests in Mobile Equipment and the Protocol on Matters Specific to Aircraft Equipment, signed in 2001 and ratified by Malta in 2010, was created to facilitate aircraft financing and leasing by introducing a harmonised set…
Joshua Chircop
2nd June 2026
Boeing 737 aircraft
Consultation on Aircraft Financial Leasing Aviation

Consultation on Aircraft Financial Leasing

The Malta Financial Services Authority (“MFSA”), in collaboration with the Malta Financial Services Advisory Council (“MFSAC”), has issued a Consultation on the Proposed Establishment of a Framework for Aircraft Financial Leasing Companies. Feedback should be submitted by not later than 9th February 2026. The MFSA is proposing to reduce the regulatory burden for aircraft financial leasing in Malta by means of a light touch statutory regime. Essentially, it is proposed that lessors or financiers of aircraft and aircraft engines that have more than EUR 100 million in assets will not require a banking or other financial services license to undertake…
Nicholas Valenzia and Joshua Chircop
6th January 2026
Aircraft Engine
Cape Town Convention Compliance Index Q1 2025: Malta Among Top Ranked Aviation

Cape Town Convention Compliance Index Q1 2025: Malta Among Top Ranked

In its first quarter 2025 report, Malta has once again achieved a high ranking, being placed first in Europe and second globally on the Cape Town Convention Compliance Index. With a score of 95 out of 100, Malta was rated in the “Very High” category, confirming its strong position within the global aviation sector. Background to the Cape Town Convention The Convention on International Interests in Mobile Equipment and the Protocol on Matters Specific to Aircraft Equipment (collectively known as the CTC), signed in 2001 and ratified by Malta in 2010, was created to facilitate aircraft financing and leasing by…
Martina Azzopardi and Joshua Chircop
3rd September 2025
Aircraft wing and engine
Mamo TCV Contributes to Chambers Aviation: Finance & Leasing 2025 Aviation

Mamo TCV Contributes to Chambers Aviation: Finance & Leasing 2025

Mamo TCV Advocates is pleased to announce that its Aviation team has contributed to the 2025 edition of the Chambers Aviation: Finance & Leasing Global Practice Guide. Partner Nicholas Valenzia and Senior Associate Joshua Chircop contributed to the Guide.With Paul P. Jebely from The Hague CAA acting as Contributing Editor, the guide provides the latest legal information on aircraft and engine purchase and sale, aircraft and engine leasing, aircraft debt finance, security, liens, enforcement and current legislative proposals. The Malta Guide may be accessed here: https://practiceguides.chambers.com/practice-guides/aviation-finance-leasing-2025/malta/trends-and-developments. Mamo TCV & Aviation Mamo TCV Advocates is one of the foremost law firms in Malta in the…
Mamo TCV Advocates
29th July 2025