Reportedly, since the end of February, more than 180 aircraft have been added to the Russian state registry. [File Photo: Adobe Stock]
Key Takeaways:
Bermuda's Civil Aviation Authority (BCAA) immediately suspended airworthiness certificates for Russian-operated aircraft on its registry, impacting 740 planes, due to international sanctions making oversight impossible.
This action follows Bermuda's compliance with UK sanctions against Russia, effectively ending its role as a convenient registration haven for Russian airlines.
In response, Russian President Vladimir Putin signed a law to nationalize foreign-leased aircraft by registering them on Russia's state registry, making it difficult for lessors to reclaim them.
This nationalization creates a legal conflict as international aviation rules mandate that an aircraft cannot be validly registered in more than one state without proper transfer of ownership.
Bermuda’s Civil Aviation Authority (BCAA) said over the weekend it would immediately suspend all airworthiness certificates for Russian-operated aircraft on its registry.
The BCAA said that international sanctions imposed on Russia have effectively made it difficult for the agency to oversee Russian-operated aircraft on its registry safely.
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Michael Wildes holds a master’s degree in Logistics & Supply Chain Management, and a bachelor’s degree in Aeronautical Science, both from Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University. Previously, he worked at the university’s flight department as a Flight Check Airman, Assistant Training Manager, and Quality Assurance Mentor. He holds MEI, CFI & CFII ratings. Follow Michael on Twitter @Captainwildes.
