Transport Malta’s Aviation Registry saw 61 aircraft registered in 2015. Six new operators were certified and there was a substantial increase in the number of pilot and engineer licences issued, Transport Malta said.

The register has 213 aircraft and 28 operators. The aircraft include two Airbus A340 and a Sukhoi Superjet 100, the latter being the first ever model of its type to be registered in the European Union.

"The success of the Aviation Registry is sustained by fiscal incentives including a low corporate tax regime as well as rebate on profits," Transport Malta said.

"This is complemented by specialised technical personnel who are readily available, flexible and accessible. All this has been made possible through various measures undertaken over the last year aimed at improving the level of service offered by the Civil Aviation Directorate, which included heavy investment in human resources and the relocation to newer and better-equipped premises in Luqa. Such initiatives ensure that this Directorate has the necessary expertise and resources to ensure the highest possible service and standards so essential to the industry."

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