Aircraft undergoing storage, parking, or lease transition can benefit from temporary registration in Gibraltar, providing a practical and efficient solution while awaiting return to service, transfer to a new operator, or movement to another registry. During this interim period, a Certificate of Airworthiness is not required to be applied for or issued by the GCAA. However, an Export Certificate of Airworthiness can be arranged where necessary to support onward transition.
Owners are required to maintain appropriate insurance coverage throughout, including protection against third-party injury or damage, ensuring full compliance and peace of mind during the storage or transition phase.
All aircraft registered under this temporary arrangement should be preserved and maintained in accordance with applicable OEM procedures, with reference to CAP AIR 02, Section 35 (Aircraft Parking and Storage). Comprehensive records of storage and subsequent de-preservation must be accurately maintained within the aircraft’s Technical Log Book and continuing airworthiness records, supporting a seamless and efficient return to service.
Benefits of registering aircraft in storage in Gibraltar
- Temporary transition registration for aircraft in storage, parked or between leases.
- Suitable for aircraft awaiting sale, re-delivery, lease transition or transfer to another register.
- Export Certificate of Airworthiness may be issued where required, even where a Certificate of Airworthiness is not applied for during the storage period.
- Clear requirements for storage and preservation to be carried out in accordance with OEM procedures.
- Practical solution for owners and lessors seeking to maintain registration status while the aircraft is out of operation.