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) suspended airworthiness certificates for Russian-operated aircraft on its registry, effective immediately upon landing for airborne planes, due to international sanctions.
This move, complying with UK sanctions, grounded a significant portion of Russia's leased fleet (approximately 740 aircraft) that had been registered in Bermuda for ease of business.
In response, Russian President Vladimir Putin signed a law to allow the nationalization and re-registration of foreign-leased aircraft onto Russia's own state registry.
This action by Russia violates international aviation mandates, as an aircraft cannot be legally registered in more than one state, making the operation of these planes illegal and hindering lessors from reclaiming their assets.
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.
