The Malta Financial Services Authority (MFSA) has launched a public consultation on a proposed notification-based regulatory framework for aircraft financial leasing companies, setting out a shift away from a traditional licensing model for eligible firms. Under the proposal, companies managing high-value aviation assets that meet specific thresholds would operate under a notified regime, with the MFSA maintaining robust supervisory oversight. The draft approach, developed in collaboration with the Malta Financial Services Advisory Council, is intended to simplify market entry requirements for qualifying aircraft and engine leasing structures, and the consultation invites feedback on both the frameworkâs general features and the draft legislative instruments to implement the changes. Stakeholder comments are requested by 9 February 2026.
Malta Financial Services Authority 2026-01-15
Malta Financial Services Authority consults on notification-based regime for aircraft financial leasing companies
The Malta Financial Services Authority has initiated a public consultation on a proposed notification-based regulatory framework for aircraft financial leasing companies, transitioning from a traditional licensing model for eligible firms. The draft framework aims to simplify market entry for qualifying aviation asset managers while maintaining supervisory oversight, with stakeholder feedback due by 9 February 2026.