Interesting development in the UK aviation scene – the Isle of Man now has its own aircraft register, with M- registrations. It will have the same regulatory standards as that in the UK.
Full story here – http://www.investmentinternational.com/newsarticles.asp?unqueid=17806
By: symon - 3rd November 2008 at 19:57
No, tax avoidance, a subtle and legal difference!
If this is the case, why doesn’t pretty much every private owner put their aircraft on the manx register? Or are there strict application protocols?
By: Newforest - 3rd November 2008 at 17:56
No, tax avoidance, a subtle and legal difference!
By: Arabella-Cox - 3rd November 2008 at 17:24
yeah, basically tax evasion.
By: alertken - 3rd November 2008 at 14:42
Owners of “complex” types perceive UK JAA/EASA as being unduly thorough in their Certification and Continuing Airworthiness requirements, and in their fee structure. US FAA is perceived as being more User-friendly – hence so many N-reg “complexes” based in EASA-land. Caribbean VP-, P4 are seen as yet more, ah, responsive. IoM has joined this band. Owners must display a link with the Territory, commonly using a local lawyer/registered Co. brass name plate. The aircraft need never go near the place. Boats, same. There’s a VAT issue, too (i.e: none).
By: Newforest - 5th May 2007 at 05:22
M-ICRO has been registered and is a Citation.
By: Easty - 2nd May 2007 at 10:31
M-ELON was at Ronaldsway yesterday, Citation in a nice blue scheme. Never got a pic as my camera was in my case.
By: Newforest - 1st May 2007 at 16:27
A very interesting development, so the first two are M-ELON and M-BWFC. The mind boggles at the possible opportunities here on this register, M-ERCY, M-ACRO, M-ADAM, M-AJOR, M-ANIA, M-ARRY, M-ATEY, M-AYOR, M-ETAL, M-INCE, M-INUS, M-ODEL, M-OUTH or M-USIC. I am sure you can fit some owner’s names to these registrations!:D 😀
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May 1, 2007 at 1:35 pm