In order to register an aircraft in the Swiss Aircraft Register, specific ownership requirements must be met. In accordance with Article 4 of the Aviation Ordinance (AviO), the following are permitted to register an aircraft:
- Swiss citizens
- Foreign nationals with a long-term residence permit for Switzerland. (e.g: type B residence permit or type C settlement permit). As a rule, the aircraft must be operated from Switzerland
- Trading companies or cooperatives that have their registered office in Switzerland and are entered in the Swiss commercial register
- Public-law corporations and institutions
- Associations established under Swiss law
In accordance with Art. 3 para. 2 AviO, the FOCA may authorise the entry of an aircraft in the Swiss Aircraft Register if the aircraft is to be used for a longer period by a Swiss commercial aviation company, even if the registration conditions are not met. Further information and the relevant forms can be found under foreign ownership.
Last modification 20.05.2025
