Malta has established itself as a leading European aviation jurisdiction. Its well-established aircraft registry, competitive tax and VAT environment, and extensive treaty network make Malta an attractive base for aircraft owners, operators, lessors, and financiers.
At Headway Advisory, we provide aviation advisory services designed to assist clients structuring, establishing, and operating aviation assets efficiently within the Maltese framework. We support clients throughout the full lifecycle of an aircraft, combining regulatory knowledge with commercial awareness to ensure compliance while enhancing operational and financial outcomes.
Our services include assistance with aircraft registration in Malta and related regulatory processes, ownership and operational structuring, corporate governance, tax and VAT considerations, and ongoing regulatory and compliance obligations under relevant laws. We work closely with clients and their advisers to coordinate financing structures, management and leasing arrangements, and other operational and contractual matters. As a licensed Company Service Provider authorised by the Malta Financial Services Authority, we are also able to support the full corporate setup surrounding aviation structures.
At Headway Advisory, we approach aviation advisory as a long-term strategic partnership. Our focus is on delivering clear, practical, and commercially sound advice that enables clients to operate with confidence, manage risk effectively, and fully capitalise on Malta’s position as a reputable and internationally recognised aviation hub.
Richard is a lawyer practising in the corporate and commercial sectors, with a particular focus on the aviation industry. Overseeing a multidisciplinary legal team advising on complex, high‑value aviation transactions, Richard has extensive experience in aircraft financing, operating and finance leasing, sale and purchase transactions, and related security, restructuring, and enforcement arrangements. He regularly acts for lessors, lessees, owners, financiers, and investors on cross‑border deals, managing multi‑jurisdictional transaction execution and advising throughout the full lifecycle of a transaction, from structuring and negotiation to completion. Richard is a director of Headway Advisory Limited.
Filippo is the Lead Advisor for Aviation at Headway Advisory Limited and is centrally involved in the firm’s overall business development activities. He works closely with aviation clients, including owners, operators and industry stakeholders, supporting the structuring and development of aviation‑related advisory matters and transactions. In parallel, Filippo plays a key role in driving strategic growth initiatives, strengthening client relationships, and expanding Headway’s presence in the yachting and aviation sectors. His combined commercial insight and sector focus contribute to the firm’s continued development and international reach.
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