Russian deputies and the Association of Small Aviation Enterprises (MalAP) have proposed transferring the functions of light aircraft certification to self-regulatory organizations. The authors of the initiative are confident that this will reduce costs and revitalize the small aviation market, which has effectively stalled due to the stringent requirements of Rosaviatsia.
Currently, to obtain a commercial operator certificate, a company must maintain a staff of thirty employees and invest tens of millions of rubles. Such conditions are unaffordable for owners of small aircraft, so many operate illegally. As a result, in 2024 alone, the number of accidents involving light aircraft in Russia has doubled to 12 cases, in which 27 people died.
According to MalAP's plan, a self-regulatory organization could independently confirm the airworthiness of aircraft, including sports and historical ones, as well as allow pilots to engage in commercial activities.
This will significantly reduce the cost of services and breathe life into an industry that has stalled
The initiative was supported in the State Duma. Oleg Leonov, Deputy Chairman of the relevant committee, stated that the current rules create a "black market" for services. He recalled that the Ministry of Transport had promised a simplified regime for small airlines five years ago, but there have been no changes so far. Deputies are now preparing a bill on self-regulation in the air taxi segment, which should bypass the stringent Federal Aviation Regulations (FAR).
The Ministry of Transport recognizes the importance of developing small aviation, especially for the transport accessibility of regions, but emphasizes that the main goal of regulation is passenger safety. The agency points out that the increase in accidents indicates the need to maintain state control, rather than weaken it.
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