Press Release

Issued by Isle of Man Aircraft Registry.

October 13, 2016

The Isle of Man Civil Aviation Administration (IOM CAA) and United Kingdom Civil Aviation Authority (UK CAA) have signed a letter of understanding (LoU) to reflect agreement between the two organisations following the recent introduction of additional European legislative requirements.

The LoU lists the Operating Approvals issued by the Isle of Man Aircraft Registry (IOMAR) which will be accepted by the UK CAA for UK based operators of 'M' registered aircraft affected by the recently introduced EASA Air Operations Regulations for Non-Commercial complex motor powered aircraft (Part-NCC).

The letter was signed by IOM CAA director of civil aviation, Simon Williams and the UK CAA group director for safety and airspace regulation.

The LoU is the first of numerous similar formal agreements currently being finalised with other European member states' national aviation authorities (NAAs) and has been a major focus of the IOM CAA over the past year.

For operators of 'M' registered aircraft who are required to declare to the UK CAA, the signed LoU means that all operational approvals (Part-SPA) issued by the Isle of Man will be accepted by the UK CAA.

Simon Williams commented: 'I am delighted with the progress that has been made in this important area. The Isle of Man Aircraft Registry (IOMAR) strives to facilitate high regulatory standards whilst delivering excellent customer service.

'It has been a key strategic aim to forge transparent, close working relations with EASA and with the European NAAs in light of the expanding European regulatory suite that captures private/corporate business aviation operations. This agreement further improves the service we offer following the introduction of this European legislation and provides yet another reason for private and corporate aircraft owners to choose registration with IOMAR.'

'As an ICAO compliant Third Country Register, IOMAR seeks to adopt a pragmatic and practical approach that supports a flourishing international private/corporate business aviation industry. We continue to adopt a proactive approach designed to minimise the potential for duplicated and/or contradictory oversight between state of registry and state of operator whilst striving to maintain high standards of safety founded on ICAO standards and recommended practices.

'We are close to finalising similar agreements with other European NAAs and I look forward to working closely with all our strategic partners to ensure that international private/corporate business aviation has a bright, sustainable and ultimately safe long term future.'