S.L. 499.18 Art. 16Exemptions for aircraft from developing nations.

(1) The aircraft used by operators from developing nations and which are listed in the Schedule shall be exempt from the provisions of article 4.

(2) The Director may grant an exemption from article 7 in relation to any aircraft of historical interest.

(3) (a) The Director may grant an exemption from article 7 to permit the temporary use at any aerodrome situated in

Malta of any aircraft which could not otherwise lawfully be operated on the basis of the other provisions of this Order.

(b) The Director shall not grant such an exemption under paragraph (a) unless -

(i) the operations of the aircraft are of such an exceptional nature that it would be unreasonable to withhold such an exemption; or

(ii) the aircraft is being operated on a non-revenue flight for the purposes of alterations, repair or maintenance:

Provided that the Director in consultation with the Minister may exempt from any of the provisions of this Order or any related regulations or connected thereto any aircraft or persons or classes of aircraft, either absolutely or subject to such conditions as he thinks fit.