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Aircraft register; request for information

If you would like information from the aircraft register, you can apply for this under certain conditions.

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Procedure details

By requesting information from the aircraft register, you can obtain information on specific aircraft.

As a non-public body, you must justify your interest in the requested data and provide relevant documentation.

The following data is stored in the aircraft register:

  • Type and model of aircraft and airframe serial number,
  • Nationality and registration mark of the aircraft,
  • number of the sheet of the aircraft register,
  • if necessary, the name of the register sheet of the register of liens on aircraft,
  • Name and address of the owner
    • for natural persons: Surname, first name and address,
    • for legal entities and companies under commercial law: company name and address,
    • additionally, in the case of several owners:
      • fractional shares of the entitled persons or the legal relationship relevant to the community
      • a representative authorized by the entitled persons,
    • in special circumstances, the name and domicile or registered office of the aircraft owner may also be recorded if a foreign owner applies:
      • Lessor or lessee of the aircraft for a period of more than 6 months or
      • security or reserved owner or owner
  • regular location of the aircraft,
  • information on its intended use,
  • information on engine or propeller type, equipment and emergency equipment and on inspections carried out on the aircraft,
  • information on noise protection,
  • details of liability insurance,
  • Name and address of the operator, if this person is not also the owner.

In addition, identification of the aircraft for which information is to be provided is required.

  • You are a natural or legal person.

You then have the option of requesting information from the aircraft register if you need the data to

  • assertion,
  • protection,
  • enforcement,
  • satisfaction or
  • defense of legal claims in connection with air traffic

or to

  • to bring a private prosecution for violations committed in aviation

You can also submit the application by proxy.

  • Required document/s

    Documents that are required:

    • Evidence with which you can prove your eligibility to apply

    Documents required for private individuals, sole proprietorships or organizations that do not have their place of residence or registered office in Germany:

    • Authorization to serve and receive documents

    Documents required for the representation of private individuals or sole traders or sole proprietors or the application or representation of companies, associations, civil law partnerships (GbRs):

    • Proof of authorization to represent your organization

    Please refer to the application form to find out which documents are required in your case.

To obtain information from the aircraft register, please proceed as follows:

  • Go to the federal portal verwaltung.bund.de and complete the online application.
  • You can upload your documents directly.
  • Once your application has been processed by the authorities, you will receive a notification of fees.

Once you have paid the fees, you can retrieve the information from the aircraft register.

Payment method: giropay You will receive a notification with a QR code for payment.
Fee: EUR 40

There is no deadline.

The processing time may vary depending on the particular circumstances of each case. The Luftfahrt-Bundesamt will provide information on the status of processing on request. (1 to 2 weeks)

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Status: 17.07.2024
Editorially responsible for prodecure description: Bundesministerium für Verkehr
Source: Federal Portal
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