Protocol to the Convention on International Interests in Mobile Equipment on Matters specific to Aircraft Equipment

Parties with reservations, declarations and objections

Party	Reservations / Declarations	Objections
Afghanistan	Yes	No
Albania	Yes	No
Angola	Yes	No
Argentina	Yes	No
Australia	Yes	No
Bahrain	Yes	No
Bangladesh	Yes	No
Brazil	Yes	No
Cabo Verde	Yes	No
Canada	Yes	No
China	Yes	No
Colombia	Yes	No
Côte d'Ivoire	Yes	No
Cyprus	Yes	No
Denmark	Yes	No
Egypt	Yes	No
Ethiopia	Yes	No
EU (European Union)	Yes	No
Fiji	Yes	No
Germany	Yes	No
Ghana	Yes	No
Iceland	Yes	No
India	Yes	No
Indonesia	Yes	No
Iraq	Yes	No
Ireland	Yes	No
Jordan	Yes	No
Kazakhstan	Yes	No
Kenya	Yes	No
Kuwait	Yes	No
Kyrgyzstan	Yes	No
Latvia	Yes	No
Luxembourg	Yes	No
Madagascar	Yes	No
Malawi	Yes	No
Malaysia	Yes	No
Malta	Yes	No
Mexico	Yes	No
Moldova	Yes	No
Mongolia	Yes	No
Mozambique	Yes	No
Myanmar	Yes	No
Namibia	Yes	No
Netherlands, the Kingdom of the	Yes	No
New Zealand	Yes	No
Nigeria	Yes	No
Norway	Yes	No
Oman	Yes	No
Pakistan	Yes	No
Panama	Yes	No
Paraguay	Yes	No
Qatar	Yes	No
Romania	Yes	No
Russian Federation	Yes	No
Rwanda	Yes	No
San Marino	Yes	No
Senegal	Yes	No
Sierra Leone	Yes	No
Singapore	Yes	No
South Africa	Yes	No
Spain	Yes	No
Sweden	Yes	No
Tajikistan	Yes	No
Tanzania	Yes	No
Togo	Yes	No
Türkiye	Yes	No
Ukraine	Yes	No
United Arab Emirates	Yes	No
United Kingdom	Yes	No
United States of America	Yes	No
Uzbekistan	Yes	No
Vietnam	Yes	No

Afghanistan

25-07-2006

(i) Form No. 19 (opt-in declarations under Article XXX(1) in respect of Article VIII)
The Islamic Republic of Afghanistan declares that it will apply Article VIII.
(ii) Form No. 21 (opt-in declarations XXX(2) in respect of Article X providing for the application of the entirety of the latter)
The Islamic Republic of Afghanistan declares that it will apply Article X in its entirety and that the number of working days to be used for the purposes of the time limit laid down in Article. X(2) shall be in respect of the remedies specified in Articles 13(1)(a), (b) and (c) of the Convention (preservation of the aircraft objects and their value; possession, control or custody of the aircraft objects; and immobilization of the aircraft objects) not more than ten (10) calendar days and in respect of the remedies specified in Articles 13(1)(d) and (e) of the Convention (lease or management of the aircraft objects and the income thereof and sale and application of proceeds from the aircraft equipment) not more than thirty (30) calendar days.
(iii) Form No. 23 (general op-in declarations under Article XXX(3) in respect of Article XI providing for the application of Alternative A in its entirety to all types of insolvency proceeding)
The Islamic Republic of Afghanistan declares that it will apply Article XI, Alternative A in its entirety to all types of insolvency proceeding and that the waiting period for the purposes of Article XI(3) of that Alternative shall be sixty (60) calendar days.
(iv) Form No. 26 (opt-in declarations under Article XXX(1) in respect of Article XII)
The Islamic Republic of Afghanistan declares that it will apply Article XII.
(v) Form No. 27 (opt-in declaration under Article XXX(1) in respect of Article XIII)
The Islamic Republic of Afghanistan declares that it will apply Article XIII.
(vi) Form No. 34 (general declarations under Article XXIX)
The Islamic Republic of Afghanistan declares that the Aircraft Protocol is to apply to all its territorial units.

Albania

30-10-2007

(1) Pursuant to Article XXX of the Protocol -
(A) the Republic of Albania will apply Article VIII of the Protocol;
(B) the Republic of Albania will apply Article XII of the Protocol;
(C) the Republic of Albania will apply Article XIII of the Protocol.
(2) (A) Pursuant to Article XIX of the Protocol -
(i) the General Directorate of Civil Aviation (DGCA), acting through its Aircraft Registry, with its seat "Muhamet Gjollesha", street (close to the park of delegations) Tirana Albania, shall be the entry point at which information required for registration in respect of airframes or helicopters pertaining to civil aircraft of the Republic of Albania or aircraft to become a civil aircraft of the Republic of Albania shall be transmitted, and in respect of aircraft engines may be transmitted, to the International Registry; and
(ii) the requirements of Chapter III of title "The Aircraft and the Maintenance of the Aircraft Registry", of law no. 7877 of November 30th, "On Albanian Civil Aviation", shall be fully complied with before such information is transmitted at the General Directorate of Civil Aviation (DGCA), to the International Registry.
(B) For purposes of the designation in subparagraph (A)(i) and the requirements in subparagraph (A)(ii), information is transmitted at the General Directorate of Civil Aviation (DGCA), in accordance with procedures established under Albania's law.
(C) In this paragraph, the term "civil aircraft of the Republic of Albania" has the meaning given that term in article 3, point (d), of Law no.7877 of November 30th, "On Albanian Civil Aviation".

Angola

30-04-2006

Form No. 19 - Declaration under Article XXX(1) in respect of Article VIII
The Republic of Angola declares that it will apply Article VIII.
Form No. 21 - Declaration under Article XXX(2) in respect of Article X
The Republic of Angola declares that it will apply Article X in its entirety and the number of working days to be used for the purposes of the time-limit laid down in Article X(2) shall be:
a. 10 days in respect of actions specified in paragraph a), b) and c) of article 13(1) of the Convention;
b. 30 days in respect of actions specified in paragraph d), and e) of article 13(1) of the Convention.
Form No. 23 - Declaration under Article XXX(3) in respect of Article XI
The Republic of Angola declares that it will apply Article XI, Alternative A in its entirety to all types of insolvency proceeding and the "waiting period" for the purposes of Article XI(3) shall be 60 calendar days.
Form No. 26 - Declaration under Article XXX(1) in respect of Article XII
The Republic of Angola declares that it will apply Article XII.
Form No. 27 - Declaration under Article XXX(1) in respect of Article XIII
The Republic of Angola declares that it will apply Article XIII.

Argentina

10-04-2018

The Argentine Republic declares:
1. With respect to Article XXX, paragraph 1:
that it will apply Article VIII in its entirety.
that it will apply Article XII in its entirety.
that it will apply Article XIII in its entirety.
2. With respect to Article XXX, paragraph 2:
that, it will apply Article X in its entirety and that the number of working days to be used for the purposes of the time limit laid down in Article X, paragraph 2 shall be in respect of the remedies specified in Article 13, paragraph 1, letters (a), (b), (c), (d) and (e) of the Convention (preservation of the aircraft objects and their value; possession, control or custody of the aircraft objects; immobilization of the aircraft objects; lease or management of aircraft objects and the income thereof; and, sale and application of proceeds from aircraft objects) 10 calendar days for the court proceeding in connection with the exercise of the legal remedies provided for in Article 13, paragraph 1, letters (a) to (c), and 30 calendar days for the court proceeding in connection with the exercise of the legal remedies provided for in Article 13, paragraph 1, letters (d) and (e).
3. With respect to Article XXX, paragraph 3:
with respect to Article XI that it will apply Alternative “A” in its entirety to all insolvency proceedings, and that the waiting period for the purposes of Article XI, paragraph 3 of this Alternative shall be 30 calendar days.
4. With respect to Article XIX:
the National Aircraft Registry (Registro Nacional de Aeronaves) shall be the authorized entry point from which there shall be transmitted - and in the case of aircraft engines may be transmitted -, to the International Registry, all information required for registration other than registration of a notice of a national interest or a right or interest under Article 40, in either case arising under the laws of another State in respect of aircraft, engines and helicopters in accordance with the definition of Article II of the Protocol, registered in the Argentine Republic.

Australia

26-05-2015

The Government of Australia declares under Article XXX(l) that it will apply Article VIII
The Government of Australia declares under Article XXX(3) that it will apply Article XI, Alternative A in its entirety to all types of insolvency proceeding and that the waiting period for the purposes of Article XI(3) of that Alternative shall be sixty (60) calendar days
The Government of Australia declares under Article XXX(l) that it will apply Article XII
The Government of Australia declares under Article XXX(l) that it will apply Article XIII.

Bahrain

19-04-2017

i) Form No. 19 (Opt-in declarations under Article XXX(1) in respect of Article VIII)
The Kingdom of Bahrain declared that it will apply Article VIII.
(ii) Form No. 21 (Opt-in declarations under Article XXX(2) in respect of Article X providing for the application of the entirety of Article X)
The Kingdom of Bahrain declared that it will apply Article X in its entirety and the number of days to be used for the purposes of the time-limit laid down in Article X(2) shall be:
(a) In respect of the relief specified in Article 13(1)(a)-(c), ten (10) calendar days; and
(b) In respect of the relief specified in Article 13(1)(d)-(c), thirty (30) calendar days.
In each case from the date the application for relief is filed.
(iii) Form No. 23 (General opt-in declarations under Article XXX(3) in respect of Article XI providing for the application of Alternative A in its entirety to all types of insolvency proceeding)
The Kingdom of Bahrain declared that it will apply Article XI, Alternative A in its entirety to all types of insolvency proceedings and all other insolvency related events and that the waiting period for the purposes of Article XI(3) of that Alternative shall be sixty (60) calendar days.
(iv) Form No. 26 (Opt-in declarations under Article XXX(1) in respect of Article XII)
The Kingdom of Bahrain declared that it will apply Article XII.
(v) Form No. 27 (Opt-in declarations under Article XXX(1) in respect of Article XIII)
The Kingdom of Bahrain declared that it will apply Article XIII
The declarations entered into force on 01-11-2017.

Bangladesh

15-12-2008

i) Form No. 19 (opt-in declarations under Article XXX(1) in respect of Article VIII)
The People’s Republic of Bangladesh declares that it shall apply Article VIII of the Protocol.
(ii) Form No. 21 (opt-in declarations under XXX(2) in respect of Article X providing for the application of the entirety of Article X)
The People’s Republic of Bangladesh declares that it shall apply Article X of the Protocol in its entirety and that the number of working days to be used for the purposes of the time limit laid down in Article X(2) of the Protocol shall be not more than:
(a) ten (10) calendar days in respect of the remedies specified in Articles 13(1)(a), (b) and (c) of the Convention (respectively preservation of the aircraft objects and their value; possession, control or custody of the aircraft objects; and, immobilization of the aircraft objects); and
(b) thirty (30) calendar days in respect of the remedies specified in Articles 13(1)(d) and (e) of the Convention (respectively lease or management of the aircraft objects and the income thereof; and, sale and application of proceeds from the aircraft objects).
(iii) Form No. 23 (general op-in declarations under Article XXX(3) in respect of Article XI) providing for the application of Alternative A in its entirety to all types of insolvency proceeding)
The People’s Republic of Bangladesh declares that it shall apply Article XI, Alternative A of the Protocol in its entirety to all types of insolvency proceeding and that the waiting period for the purposes of Article XI(3) of that Alternative shall be sixty (60) calendar days.
(iv) Form No. 26 (opt-in declarations under Article XXX(1) in respect of Article XII)
The People’s Republic of Bangladesh declares that it shall apply Article XII of the Protocol.
(v) Form No. 27 (opt-in declaration under Article XXX(1) in respect of Article XIII)
The People’s Republic of Bangladesh declares that it shall apply Article XIII of the Protocol.
(vi) Form No. 34 (general declarations under Article XXIX)
The People’s Republic of Bangladesh declares that the Aircraft Protocol shall apply to whole of Bangladesh including its maritime boundaries.

Brazil

30-11-2011

vi) Declaration under Article XXX, paragraph 1, with respect to Article VIII
The Federative Republic of Brazil declares that it will apply Article VIII.
(vii) Declarations under Article XXX, paragraph 2, in regard to Article X with respect to its full application
The Federative Republic of Brazil declares that it will apply Article X wholy and that the number of working days for the purposes of the periods established in Article X, paragraph 2, shall be, with respect to the legal remedies provided for in Article 13, paragraph 1, a, b, c, d, and e of the Convention (preservation of the object and its value; possession, control, or custody of the object; immobilization of the object; lease or management of the object and the income therefrom; sale and application of the proceeds of the sale), ten (10) calendar days for the court proceeding in connection with the legal remedies provided for in Article 13, paragraph 1, a to c, and thirty (30) calendar days for the court proceeding in regard to the exercise of the legal remedies provided for in Article 13, paragraph 1, d and e.
(viii) Declaration under Article XXX, paragraph 3, with respect to Article XI
The Federative Republic of Brazil declares that it will apply the entirety of Article XI, Alternative A, to all insolvency proceedings, and that the waiting period for the purposes of Article XI, paragraph 3, of this Alternative shall be thirty (30) calendar days.
(ix) Declaration under Article XXX, paragraph 1, with respect to Article XII
The Federative Republic of Brazil declares that it will apply Article XII.
(x) Declaration under Article XXX, paragraph 1, with respect to Article XIII
The Federative Republic of Brazil declares that it will apply Article XIII.
(xi) Declaration under Article XIX, paragraph 1, providing for the designation of mandatory entry points for the transmission of information on registrations in respect of airframes and helicopter frames and optional entry points for the transmission of information on registrations in respect of aircraft engines to the International Registry.
A The Federative Republic of Brazil declares that:
(a) The National Civil Aviation Agency of the Federative Republic of Brazil, acting through the Brazilian Aeronautical Registry, shall be the entry point from which there shall be transmitted - and in the case of aircraft engines may be transmitted - to the International Registry information related to international transactions with respect to airframes pertaining to civil aircraft, helicopters or civil aircraft registered in the Federative Republic of Brazil;
(b) the requirements related to the Registry, established by the Brazilian laws and regulations, shall be fully complied with, prior to the transmission of any information from the Brazilian Aeronautical Registry to the International Registry.

Cabo Verde

26-09-2007

Form Nº 19 - Declaration under Article XXX(1) in respect of Article VIII
The Republic of Cape Verde declares that it will apply Article VIII.
Form Nº 21 - Declaration under Article XXX (2) in respect of Article X
The Republic of Cape Verde declares that it will apply Article X in its entirety and the number of working days to be used for the purposes of the time-limit laid down in Article X(2) shall be that equal to no more than:
a. 10 calendar days in respect of actions specified in paragraph a), b) and c) of article 13(1) of the Convention;
b. 30 calendar days in respect of actions specified in paragraph d), and e) of article 13(1) of the Convention.
Form Nº 23 - Declaration under Article XXX (3) in respect of Article XI
The Republic of Cape Verde declares that it will apply Article XI, Alternative A in its entirety to all types of insolvency proceeding and the "waiting period" for the purposes of Article XI(3) shall be 60 calendar days.
Form Nº 26 - Declaration under Article XXX (1) in respect of Article XII
The Republic of Cape Verde declares that it will apply Article XII.
Form Nº 27 - Declaration under Article XXX (1) in respect of Article XIII
The Republic of Cape Verde declares that it will apply Article XIII.

Canada

26-03-2013

The Government of Canada also declares, in accordance with Article XXIX of the Protocol, that the Protocol shall extend to the following provinces and territories: Alberta, British Columbia, Manitoba, Newfoundland and Labrador, the Northwest Territories, Nova Scotia, Nunavut, Ontario, Quebec and Saskatchewan.
The Government of Canada also declares, in accordance with Article XXX of the Protocol, that it will apply Article VIII of the Protocol.
The Government of Canada also declares, in accordance with Article XXX of the Protocol, that it will apply paragraphs 3, 4 and 5 of Article X of the Protocol.
The Government of Canada also declares, in accordance with Article XXX of the Protocol, that it will comply with Article X(6) consistent with Canada's implementing legislation.
The Government of Canada also declares, in accordance with Article XXX of the Protocol, that it will apply Article XI, Alternative A of the Protocol in its entirety to all types of insolvency proceedings and all insolvency-related events and that the waiting period for the purposes of Article XI(3), Alternative A shall be sixty (60) calendar days.
The Government of Canada also declares, in accordance with Article XXX of the Protocol, that it will apply Article XII of the Protocol.
The Government of Canada also declares, in accordance with Article XXX of the Protocol, that it will apply Article XIII of the Protocol.

28-03-2014

The Government of Canada also declares, in accordance with Article XXIX of the Protocol, that, in addition to the provinces and territories: Alberta, British Columbia, Manitoba, Newfoundland and Labrador, the Northwest Territories, Nova Scotia, Nunavut, Ontario, Quebec and Saskatchewan, the Protocol shall extend to Prince Edward Island and Yukon.
[On 28 March 2014, the Government of Canada notified UNIDROIT, pursuant to Article XXXIII(1) of the Aircraft Protocol, of the making of the following subsequent declaration. In accordance with Article XXXIII(2) of the Aircraft Protocol, this subsequent declaration will take effect on 1 October 2014.]

China

03-02-2009

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7. The PRC declares that it will apply the provisions of Article VIII, Article XII and Article XIII of the Protocol.
8. The PRC declares that it will apply the provisions of Article X(1), (2), (3), (4), (6), (7) of the Protocol. The court of the PRC, upon receipt of the application shall, in respect of the remedies specified in Articles 13(1)(a), (b) and (c) of the Convention, make order within 10 calendar days which shall be enforced immediately and in respect of the remedies specified in Articles 13(1)(d) and (e) of the Convention, make order within 30 calendar days which shall be enforced immediately.
9. The PRC declares that it will apply the entirety of Alternative A of Article XI of the Protocol to all types of insolvency proceeding defined by the Protocol, and that the waiting period shall be 60 calendar days.
10. According to provisions of Article XIX of the Protocol, the PRC designates the Aircraft Rights Registry under the Civil Aviation Administration of China (CAAC) as the entry point.
11. Unless otherwise notified by the Government of the PRC, the Convention and the Protocol shall not apply to the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region and the Macao Special Administrative Region.

Colombia

19-02-2007

In accordance with Article XXXII of the Protocol, Colombia declares that:
a) In respect of Article XXX(1) of the Protocol, Article VIII will apply.
b) In respect of Article XXX(2) of the Protocol, Article X will apply in its entirety, and the number of working days to be used for the purposes of the time-limit laid down in Article X(2) shall be 30 days.
c) In respect of Article XXX(3) of the Protocol, Alternative A of Article XI will apply in its entirety to all types of insolvency proceeding and the waiting period for the case of Article XI(3) of that Alternative shall be 60 days.
d) In respect of Article XXX(1) of the Protocol, Article XII will apply.

Côte d'Ivoire

29-11-2017

The designated organism as entry point in Côte d’Ivoire is the National Authority of Civil Aviation (ANAC).

12-06-2019

Form No. 34 (General declaration under Article XXIX)
The Republic of Côte d’Ivoire declares that the Protocol is to apply to all its territorial units.
Form No. 19 (Declaration under Article XXX(1) in respect of Article VIII)
The Republic of Côte d’Ivoire declares that it will apply Article VIII.
Form No. 26 (Declaration under Article XXX(1) in respect of Article XII)
The Republic of Côte d’Ivoire declares that it will apply Article XII.
Form No. 27 (Declaration under Article XXX(1) in respect of Article XIII)
The Republic of Côte d’Ivoire declares that it will apply Article XIII.
Form No. 21 (declaration under Article XXX(2) in respect of Article X providing for application of the entirety of Article X)
The Republic of Côte d’Ivoire declares that it will apply Article X in its entirety, and that the number of working days to be used for the purposes of the time-limit (“speedy”) laid down in Article X(2) in respect of the remedies specified in Articles 13(1)(a), (b) and (c) of the Convention (preservation of the aircraft objects and their value; possession, control or custody of the aircraft objects and immobilisation of the aircraft objects) shall be not more than ten (10) calendar days and, in respect of the remedies specified in Articles 13(1)(d) and (e) of the Convention (lease or, except where covered by sub-paragraphs (a) to (c), management of the aircraft object and income therefrom) as well as sale and application of proceeds, not more than thirty (30) working days.
Form No. 23 (General declaration under Article XXX(3) in respect of Article XI providing for the application of Alternative A in its entirety to all types of insolvency proceeding)
The Republic of Côte d’Ivoire declares that it will apply Article XI, Alternative A, in its entirety to all types of insolvency proceeding and that the “waiting period” for the purposes of Article XI(3), Alternative A shall be 60 calendar days.

Cyprus

20-07-2023

Declaration under Article XXX (1) in respect of Article XIII
Pursuant to Article XXX(1) of the Protocol to the Convention on International Interests in Mobile Equipment on Matters specific to Aircraft Equipment (Aircraft Protocol), the Republic of Cyprus declares that it will apply Article XIII.

Denmark

26-10-2015

Pursuant to Article XXIX of the Aircraft Protocol the Kingdom of Denmark declares that until further decision, the Protocol will not apply to the Faroe Islands and Greenland.
Pursuant to Article XXX(1) of the Aircraft Protocol, the Kingdom of Denmark declares that it will apply Article XII and Article XIII.
Pursuant to Article XXX(3) of the Aircraft Protocol, the Kingdom of Denmark declares that it will apply in its entirety Alternative A of Article XI to all types of insolvency proceeding and that the waiting period for the purposes of Article XI(3) is 60 days.
In accordance with Article XXX(5) of the Aircraft Protocol, the Kingdom of Denmark will not apply Article XXI of that Protocol and Regulation (EU) No. 1215/2012 will apply to this matter.

Egypt

07-11-2019

Article XIX(1)
The Arab Republic of Egypt declares that, in accordance with Article 19 of the Protocol, the Egyptian Civil Aviation Authority is the competent authority as an entry point through which the required information for registration shall be sent to the International Register.
Article XXX(1)
The Arab Republic of Egypt declares that, in accordance the paragraph 1 of Article XXX of the Protocol, Articles VIII, XII and XIII of the Protocol shall be applied.
Article XXX(2)
The Arab Republic of Egypt declares that, in accordance the paragraph 2 of Article XXX of the Protocol, Article X of the Protocol shall be applied, and the word “urgent” means a number of working days as follows:
- A period not exceeding 10 working days for the compensations specified in the
subparagraphs a), b) and c) of paragraph 1 of the Article 13 of the Convention.
- A period not exceeding 30 working days for the compensations specified in the
subparagraphs d) and e) of paragraph 1 of the Article 13 of the Convention.
Article XXX(3)
The Arab Republic of Egypt declares that, in accordance the paragraph 3 of Article XXX of the Protocol, Article XI of the Protocol shall be applied, and the Alternative A of the Protocol for all insolvency facts and proceedings and the waiting period set out in paragraph 3 shall be determined by 30 days.

Ethiopia

21-11-2003

1. Pursuant to Article XXX(1) of the Protocol, Articles VIII, XII and XIII of the Protocol will be applied.
2. Pursuant to Article XXX(2) of the Protocol:
a. The entirety of Article X of the Protocol will be applied;
b. The time period required thereby is (a) in respect of the remedies specified in Article 13(1)(a)-(c) of the Convention no more than five working days and (b) in respect of the remedies specified in Articles 13(1)(d)-(e) of the Convention no more than 20 working days.
3. Pursuant to Article XXX(3) of the Protocol:
a. The entirety of Alternative A of Article XI of the Protocol will be applied to "all insolvency proceedings" (as defined in the Convention);
b. The "waiting period" (as defined therein) under Article XI(3) is no more than 30 working days.

EU (European Union)

28-04-2009

II. Declaration pursuant to Article XXVII(2) concerning the competence of the European Community over matters governed by the Aircraft Protocol on matters specific to aircraft equipment ("Aircraft Protocol"), in respect of which the Member States have transferred their competence to the Community
1. Article XXVII of the Aircraft Protocol provides that regional economic integration organisations which are constituted by sovereign States and which have competence over certain matters governed by that Protocol may accede to it on condition that they make the declaration referred to in Article XXVII(2). The Community has decided to accede to the Aircraft Protocol and is accordingly making that declaration.
2. The current Members of the Community are the Kingdom of Belgium, the Republic of Bulgaria, the Czech Republic, the Kingdom of Denmark, the Federal Republic of Germany, the Republic of Estonia, Ireland, the Hellenic Republic, the Kingdom of Spain, the French Republic, the Italian Republic, the Republic of
Cyprus, the Republic of Latvia, the Republic of Lithuania, the Grand-Duchy of Luxembourg, the Republic of Hungary, the Republic of Malta, the Kingdom of the Netherlands, the Republic of Austria, the Republic of Poland, the Portuguese Republic, Romania, the Republic of Slovenia, the Slovak Republic, the Republic of Finland, the Kingdom of Sweden and the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland.
3. However, this Declaration does not apply to the Kingdom of Denmark, in accordance with Articles 1 and 2 of the Protocol on the position of Denmark, annexed to the Treaty on European Union and the Treaty establishing the European Community.
4. This Declaration is not applicable in the case of the territories of the Member States in which the Treaty establishing the European Community does not apply and is without prejudice to such acts or positions as may be adopted under the Aircraft Protocol by the Member States concerned on behalf and in the interests of those
territories.
5. The Member States of the European Community have transferred their competence to the Community as regards matters which affect Council Regulation (EC) No 44/2001 of 22 December 2000 on jurisdiction and the recognition and enforcement of judgments in civil and commercial matters (OJ L 12, 16.1.2001, p. 1), Council Regulation (EC) No 1346/2000 of 29 May 2000 on insolvency proceedings (OJ L 160, 30.6.2000, p. 1) and Regulation (EC) No 593/2008 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 17 June 2008 on the law applicable to contractual obligations (Rome I) (OJ L 177, 4.7.2008, p. 6).
6. At the time of accession to the Aircraft Protocol, the Community will not make a declaration pursuant to Article XXX(1) concerning the application of Article VIII nor will it make any of the declarations permitted under Article XXX(2) and (3). The Member States keep their competence concerning the rules of substantive law as regards insolvency.
7. The exercise of competence which the Member States have transferred to the Community pursuant to the Treaty establishing the European Community is, by its nature, liable to continuous development. In the framework of that Treaty, the competent institutions may take decisions which determine the extent of the competence of the Community. The latter therefore reserves the right to amend this Declaration accordingly, without this constituting a prerequisite for the exercise of its competence with regard to matters governed by the Aircraft Protocol.
II. Declaration by the European Community pursuant to Article XXX of the Protocol on matters specific to aircraft equipment ("Aircraft Protocol")
In accordance with Article XXX(5) of the Aircraft Protocol, Article XXI of that Protocol will not apply within the Community and Council Regulation (EC) No 44/2001 of 22 December 2000 on jurisdiction and the recognition and
enforcement of judgments in civil and commercial matters (OJ L 12, 16.1.2001. p. 1) will apply to this matter for the Member States bound by the said Regulation or by any other agreement designed to extend its effects.

Fiji

30-05-2012

Form No. 19
Declaration under Article XXX(1) in respect of Article VIII
The Government of the Republic of Fiji declares that it will apply Article VIII.
Form No. 20
Declaration under Article XXX(2) in respect of Article X providing for partial application of Article X
The Government of the Republic of Fiji declares that it will apply only the provisions of Article X(1), (2), (3), (4), (6) and (7), and that the number of working days to be used for the purposes of the time-limit laid down in Article X(2) shall be the number of working days equivalent to ten (10) calendar days in connection with the legal remedies provided for in Article 13(1)(a), (b) and (c) of the Convention and thirty (30) calendar days in connection with the legal remedies provided for in Article 13(1)(d) and (e) of the Convention.
Form No. 23
General declaration under Article XXX(3) in respect of Article XI providing for the application of Alternative A in its entirety to all types of insolvency proceeding[s]
The Government of the Republic of Fiji declares that it will apply Article XI, Alternative A in its entirety to all types of insolvency proceeding[s] and that the waiting period for the purposes of Article XI(3) of that Alternative shall be sixty (60) calendar days.
Form No. 27
Declaration under Article XXX(1) in respect of Article XIII
The Government of the Republic of Fiji declares that it will apply Article XIII.

Germany

17-09-2002

The Federal Republic of Germany, Member State of the European Community, declares that, in accordance with the Treaty establishing the European Community, the Community has competence with respect to certain matters governed by the Protocol. The signature of the Protocol on behalf of the Community will be decided by the competent Community institutions in accordance with the provisions of the Treaty.

Ghana

20-12-2018

Article XXX(1)
The Republic of Ghana declares that it will apply Article XII.
The Republic of Ghana declares that it will apply Article XIII.
Article XXX(2)
The Republic of Ghana declares that it will apply Article X in its entirety and that the number of working days to be used for the purposes of the time-limit laid down in Article X(2) shall be, in respect of the remedies specified in Articles 13(1)(a), (b) and (c) of the Convention (preservation of the aircraft objects and their value; possession, control or custody of the aircraft objects; and immobilization of the aircraft objects), not more than ten (10) working days and, in respect of the remedies specified in Articles 13(1)(d)-(e) of the Convention (lease or management of the aircraft objects and the income thereof and sale and application of proceeds from the aircraft equipment), not more than thirty (30) working days.
Article XXX(3)
The Republic of Ghana declares that that it will apply Article XI, Alternative A in its entirety to all types of insolvency proceeding and that the waiting period for the purposes of Article XI(3) of that Alternative shall be thirty (30) working days.

Iceland

23-06-2020

Article XXX(1)
Pursuant to Article XXX(1) of the Aircraft Protocol, Iceland declares that it will apply Articles VIII, XII and XIII.
Article XXX(2)
Pursuant to Article XXX(2) of the Aircraft Protocol, Iceland declares that it will apply Article X in its entirety and that the number of working days to be used for the purposes of the time-limit laid down in Article X(2) shall be in the respect of remedies specified in subparagraphs (a), (b) and (c) of Article 13(1) of the Convention no more than 10 calendar days and in respect of the remedies specified in subparagraphs (d) and (e) of Article13(1) of the Convention no more than thirty 30 calendar days.
Article XXX(3)
Pursuant to Article XXX(3) of the Aircraft Protocol, Iceland declares that it will apply in entirety Alternative A of Article XI to all types of insolvency proceedings and that the waiting period for the purposes of Article XI(3) is 60 days.
Article XXX(5)
Pursuant to Article XXX(5) of the Aircraft Protocol, Iceland declares that Article XXI of the Protocol will not apply within the European Economic Area. The Lugano Convention 2007 and 1988 on jurisdiction and the recognition and enforcement of judgments in civil and commercial matters will apply to this matter for the Member States to the said Lugano Convention.

India

31-03-2008

(i) Form No. 19 (opt-in declaration under Article XXX(1) in respect of Article VIII)
India will apply Article VIII.
(ii) Form No. 21 (opt-in declarations under Article XXX(2) in respect of Article X) providing for the application of the entirety of Article X
India will apply Article X of the Protocol in its entirety and the number of working days to be used for the purposes of the time limit laid down in Article X(2) of the Protocol shall be that equal to no more than:
(a) ten (10) working days in respect of the remedies specified in Article 13(1)(a), (b) and (c) of the Convention (respectively, preservation of aircraft objects and their value; possession, control or custody of aircraft objects; and, immobilization of aircraft objects); and
(b) thirty (30) working days in respect of the remedies specified in Article 13(1)(d) and (e) of the Convention (respectively, lease or management of aircraft objects and the income thereof; and, sale and application of proceeds from aircraft objects).
(iii) Form No. 23 (general opt-in declaration under Article XXX(3) in respect of Article XI) providing for the application of Alternative A in its entirety to all types of insolvency proceedings)
India will apply Article XI, Alternative A, of the Protocol in its entirety to all types of insolvency proceedings, and that the waiting period for the purposes of Article XI(3) of that Alternative shall be two (2) calendar months.
(iv) Form No. 26 (opt-in declaration under Article XXX(1) in respect of Article XII)
India will apply Article XII.
(v) Form No. 27 (opt-in declaration under Article XXX(1) in respect of Article XIII)
India will apply Article XIII.

Indonesia

16-03-2007

(i) Form No. 19 (opt-in declaration under the Article XXX(1) in respect of Article VIII)
Indonesia declares that it shall apply Article VIII.
(ii) Form No. 26 (opt-in declaration under the Article XXX(1) in respect of Article XII)
Indonesia declares that it shall apply Article XII.
(iii) Form No. 27 (opt-in declaration under the Article XXX(1) in respect of Article XIII)
Indonesia declares that it shall apply Article XIII.
(iv) Form No. 21 (opt-in declaration under the Article XXX(2) in respect of Article X providing for the application of the entirety of Article X)
Indonesia declares that it shall apply Article X of the Protocol in its entirety and that the number of calendar days to be used for the purposes of the time limit laid down in Article X(2) of the Protocol shall be no more than:
a. ten (10) calendar days in respect of the remedies specified in Article 13(1)(a), (b) and (c) of the Convention (respectively, preservation of aircraft objects and their value; possession, control or custody of aircraft objects; and immobilization of aircraft objects); and
b. thirty (30) calendar days in respect of the remedies specified in Article 13(d) and (e) of the Convention (respectively, lease or management of aircraft object and the income thereof; and, sale and application of proceeds from aircraft object).
(v) Form No. 23 (general opt-in declaration under the Article XXX(3) in respect of Article XI providing for the application of Alternative A in its entirety to all types of insolvency proceedings)
Indonesia declares that it shall apply Article XI, Alternative A, of the Protocol in its entirety to all types of insolvency proceedings, and that the waiting period for the purposes of Article XI(3) of that Alternative shall be sixty (60) calendar days.

Iraq

26-01-2023

A- Declaration pursuant to paragraph (1) of Article XXX of the Protocol in relation to Article VIII thereof
The Republic of Iraq declares that, it will abide by the provisions of Article VIII of the Protocol.
B- Declaration pursuant to paragraph (2) of Article XXX of the Protocol with respect to Article X thereof, including the application of the provisions contained in Paragraphs (2) and (3) exclusively of this Article:
The Republic of Iraq declares that, it will implement the provisions of paragraphs (2) and (3) of Article X of the Protocol, and that the number of working days to be used for the purposes of the time-limit stipulated in paragraph (2) of Article X of the Protocol will be in relation to measures provided for in subparagraphs (a), (b) and (c) of paragraph (1) of Article 13 of the Convention, not to exceed the number of working days equivalent to ten (10) calendar days, and with respect to the measures provided for in subparagraphs (d) and (e) of paragraph (1) of Article 13 of the Convention, not to exceed the number of working days equivalent to thirty (30) calendar days, and in all cases from the date of submitting the request for temporary measures.
C- General declarations under paragraph (3) of Article XXX of the Protocol with respect to Article XI thereof, including the full application of Alternative A to all insolvency proceedings:
The Republic of Iraq declares that, it will commit itself to applying the full provision of Alternative A contained in Article XI of the Protocol on all types of insolvency proceedings and all events related to insolvency, and that the waiting period for the application of the provision of paragraph (3) of Article XI of that alternative will be (60) sixty calendar days.
D- A declaration under paragraph (1) of Article XXX of the Protocol in relation to Article XII thereof:
The Republic of Iraq declares that, it will implement the provisions of Article XII of the Protocol.
E- A declaration under paragraph (1) of Article XXX of the Protocol in relation to Article XIII of the Protocol
The Republic of Iraq declares that, it will implement the provisions of Article XIII of the Protocol.

Ireland

23-08-2005

In accordance with Article XXX of the Aircraft Protocol, it is declared that Articles VIII, XII and XIII, and subarticle 3 of Article X, of that Protocol apply to and in respect of the State.

Jordan

31-08-2010

1- Declaration under Article XXX(1) in respect of Article VIII:
The Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan declares that it will apply Article VIII.
2- Declaration under Article XXX(2) in respect of Article X providing for the application of the entirety of the latter:
The Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan declares that it will apply Article X in its entirety and that the number of working days to be used for the purposes of the time limit laid down in Article X(2) shall be in respect of the remedies specified in Article 13(1)(a), (b) and (c) of the Convention (preservation of the aircraft objects and their value; possession, control or custody of the aircraft objects, and immobilization of the aircraft objects) not more than number of working days equivalent to ten (10) calendar days and in respect of the remedies specified in Article 13(1)(d) and (e) of the Convention (lease or management of the aircraft objects and in the income thereof and sale and application of proceeds from the aircraft equipment) not more than the number of working days equivalent to thirty (30) calendar days in each case from the date the application for relief is filed.
3- General Declarations under Article XXX(3) in respect of Article XI providing for the application of Alternative A in its entirety to all types of insolvency proceeding:
The Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan declares that it will apply Article XI, Alternative A in its entirety to all types of insolvency proceedings and all other insolvency related events and that the waiting period for the purposes of Article XI(3) of that Alternative shall be sixty (60) calendar days.
4- Declaration under Article XXX(1) in respect of Article XII:
The Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan declares that it will apply Article XII.
5- Declaration under Article XXX(1) in respect of Article XIII:
The Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan declares that it will apply Article XIII.

Kazakhstan

01-06-2011

Form No. 19. Declarations under Article XXX (1) in respect of Article VIII:
The Republic of Kazakhstan declares that it will apply Article VIII.
Form No. 21. Declarations under Article XXX (2) in respect of Article X providing for the application of the entirety of the latter:
The Republic of Kazakhstan declares that it will apply Article X in its entirety and that the number of working days to be used for the purposes of the time limit laid down in Article X(2) shall be:
(A) in respect of the remedies specified in paragraphs (a), (b) and (c) of Article 13(1) of the Convention (preservation of the aircraft objects and their value; possession, control or custody of the aircraft objects; and immobilization of the aircraft objects) not more than the number of working days equivalent to ten (10) calendar days;
(B) in respect of the remedies specified in paragraphs (d) and (e) of Article 13(1) of the Convention (lease or management of the aircraft objects and the income thereof; and sale and application of proceeds from the aircraft equipment) not more than the number of working days equivalent to thirty (30) calendar days.
Form No. 23. Declaration under Article XXX (3) in respect of Article XI providing for the application of Alternative A in its entirety to all types of insolvency proceeding:
The Republic of Kazakhstan declares that it will apply Article XI, Alternative A in its entirety to all types of insolvency proceedings and that the waiting period for the purposes of Article XI(3) shall be sixty (60) calendar days.
Form No. 26. Declarations under Article XXX (1) in respect of Article XII
The Republic of Kazakhstan declares that it will apply Article XII.
Form No. 27. Declaration under Article XXX (1) in respect of Article XII
The Republic of Kazakhstan declares that it will apply Article XIII.

Kenya

13-10-2006

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I. Form No. 19 (Opt-in declaration Under Article XXX(1) in respect of Article VIII)
Kenya declares that it will apply Article VIII.
II. Form No. 21 (Opt-in declaration Under Article XXX(2) in respect of Article X providing for the application of the entirety of the latter)
Kenya declares that it will apply Article X in its entirety and that the number of working days to be used for the purposes of the time-limit laid down in Article X(2) shall be in respect of the remedies specified in Articles 13(1) (a), (b) and (c) of the convention (preservation of the aircraft objects and their value; possession, control or custody of the aircraft objects and immobilization of the aircraft objects) not more than ten (10) calendar days and in respect of the remedies specified in Articles 13(1) (d) and (e) of the convention (lease or management of the aircraft objects and the income thereof and sale and application of proceeds from the aircraft equipment) not more than thirty (30) calendar days.
III. Form No. 23 (general Opt-in declaration under Article XI providing for the application of Alternative A in its entirety to all types of insolvency proceeding)
Kenya declares that it will apply Article XI, Alternative A in its entirety to all types of insolvency proceeding and that the waiting period for the purposes of Article XI(3) of that Alternative shall be sixty (60) calendar days.
VI. Form No. 26 (Opt-in declaration under Article XXX(1) in respect of Article XII)
Kenya declares that it will apply Article XII.
V. Form No. 27 (Opt-in declaration under Article XXX(1) in respect of Article XIII)
Kenya declares that it will apply Article XIII.

Kuwait

10-03-2022

Declaration under Article XXX(1) in respect of Articles VIII, XII and XIII of the Aircraft Protocol
The State of Kuwait declares that it will apply Articles VIII, XII and XIII of the Aircraft Protocol.
Declaration under Article XXX(2) in respect of Article X providing for the application of the entirety of Article X of the Aircraft Protocol
The State of Kuwait declares that it will apply Article X in its entirety and the number of days to be used for the purposes of the time-limit laid down in Article X(2) shall be:
a) In respect of the relief specified in Article 13(1)(a)-(c), ten (10) calendar days; and
b) In respect of the relief specifies in Article 13(1)(d)-(e), thirty (30) calendar days.
In each case from the date the application for relief is filed.
Declaration under Article XXX(3) in respect of Article XI providing for the application of Alternative A in its entirety to all types of insolvency proceeding
The State of Kuwait declares that it will apply Article XI, Alternative A in its entirety to all types of insolvency proceedings and all other insolvency related events and that the waiting period for the purposes of Article XI(3) of that Alternative shall be sixty (60) calendar days.
[These declarations were notified to UNIDROIT by the Government of the State of Kuwait as subsequent declarations pursuant to Article XXXIII(1) of the Aircraft Protocol, on 10 March 2022, and in accordance with Article XXXIII(2) of the Aircraft Protocol, these subsequent declarations will take effect on 1 October 2022.]

Kyrgyzstan

13-05-2021

7. Declaration under Article XXX, paragraph 1 of the Protocol
The Kyrgyz Republic declares that it will apply articles VIII, XII and XIII of the Protocol.
8. Declaration under Article XXX, paragraph 2 of the Protocol
The Kyrgyz Republic declares that it will apply article X of the Protocol in full and that the number of working days used for the purposes of the deadline specified in paragraph 2 of article X of the Protocol will be:
1) For the measures defined in sub-paragraphs (a), (b) and (c) of paragraph 1 of article 13 of the Convention (on the preservation of aviation objects and their values; on the transfer of ownership, control or storage of aviation objects; on the prohibition of changing the location of aviation objects), no more than 10 (ten) calendar days;
2) With respect to the measures referred to in article 13, paragraph 1 (d) and (e) of the Convention (on leasing of aviation facilities or management with the extraction of income form the said; on the sale and use of proceeds from the sale of aviation equipment), - no more than 30 (thirty) calendar days.
9. Declaration under Article XXX, paragraph 3 of the Protocol
The Kyrgyz Republic declares that it will apply “Option A” of article XI of the Protocol fully to all types of insolvency procedures and that the waiting period for the purposes of paragraph 3 of this Version of article XI of the Protocol is 60 (sixty) calendar days.

Latvia

18-02-2021

The Republic of Latvia declares that it will apply Article XIII

Luxembourg

27-06-2008

The Grand-Duchy of Luxembourg makes the following declarations without prejudice to the future exercise by the European Community of its competencies:
- pursuant to Article XXX(1) of the Aircraft Protocol, the Grand-Duchy of Luxembourg declares that it will apply Articles VIII, XII and XIII;
- pursuant to Article XXX(2) of the Aircraft Protocol, the Grand-Duchy of Luxembourg declares that it will apply Article X in its entirety except for paragraph (5), and that the expression « speedy » shall represent a period of 10 days in relation to the measures enumerated in paragraphs (a) to (c) of Article 13(1) of the Convention and a period of 30 days in relation to the measures enumerated in paragraphs (d) and (e) of the same Article;
- pursuant to Article XXX(3) of the Aircraft Protocol, the Grand-Duchy of Luxembourg declares that it will apply in its entirety Alternative A of Article XI and that the waiting period for the purposes of Article XI(3) is 60 days.

Madagascar

10-04-2013

Form No. 19 (opt-in declaration under Article XXX(1) in respect of Article VIII)
The Republic of Madagascar declares that it will apply Article VIII.
Form No. 21 (opt-in declaration under Article XXX(2) in respect of Article X providing for application of this Article in its entirety)
The Republic of Madagascar declares that it will apply Article X in its entirety except for paragraph (5) of this Article, and that the number of working days to be used for the purposes of the time-limit ("speedy") laid down in Article X(2) in respect of the remedies specified in Articles 13(1)(a), (b) and (c) of the Convention (preservation of the aircraft objects and their value; possession, control or custody of the aircraft objects and immobilisation of the aircraft objects) shall be not more than ten (10) calendar days and, in respect of the remedies specified in Articles 13(1)(d) and (e) of the Convention (lease or, except where covered by sub-paragraphs (a) to (c), management of the aircraft object and income therefrom) as well as sale and application of proceeds, not more than thirty (30) working days.
Form No. 23 (general opt-in declaration under Article XXX(3) in respect of Article XI providing for the application in its entirety of Alternative A to all types of insolvency proceeding)
The Republic of Madagascar declares that it will apply Article XI, Alternative A, in its entirety to all types of insolvency proceeding and that the "waiting period" for the purposes of Article XI(3), Alternative A shall be 60 calendar days.
Form No. 26 (opt-in declaration under Article XXX(1) in respect of Article XII)
The Republic of Madagascar declares that it will apply Article XII.
Form No. 27 (opt-in declaration under Article XXX(1) in respect of Article XIII)
The Republic of Madagascar declares that it will apply Article XIII.

Malawi

16-01-2014

Opt-in declaration under Article XXX(1) in respect of Article VIII:
The Republic of Malawi declares that it will apply Article VIII.
Opt-in declaration under Article XXX(2) in respect of Article X:
The Republic of Malawi declares that it will apply Article X in its entirety and that the number of working days to be used for the purposes of the time limit laid down in Article X(2) in respect of the remedies specified in Articles 13(1)(a), (b) and (c) of the Cape Town Convention (preservation of the aircraft objects and their value; possession, control or custody of the aircraft objects; and the immobilisation of the aircraft objects), shall be not more than ten (10) calendar days, and, in respect of remedies specified in Articles 13(d) and (e) (lease or management of the aircraft objects and the income thereof; and sale and application of proceeds from the aircraft equipment), shall be not more than thirty (30) calendar days.
General opt-in declaration under Article XXX(3) in respect of Article XI providing for the application of Alternative A in its entirety to all types of insolvency proceedings:
The Republic of Malawi declares that it will apply Article XI, Alternative A in its entirety to all types of insolvency proceedings and that the waiting period for the purposes of Article XI(3) of that Alternative shall be thirty (30) calendar days.
Opt-in declaration under Article XXX(1) in respect of Article XII:
The Republic of Malawi declares that it will apply Article XII.
Opt-in declaration under Article XXX(1) in respect of Article XIII:
The Republic of Malawi declares that it will apply Article XIII.

Malaysia

02-11-2005

(i) Form No. 19 (opt-in declaration under Article XXX(1) in respect of Article VIII)
Malaysia declares that it shall apply Article VIII.
(ii) Form No. 26 (opt-in declaration under Article XXX(1) in respect of Article XII)
Malaysia declares that it shall apply Article XII.
(iii) Form No. 27 (opt-in declaration under Article XXX(1) in respect of Article XIII)
Malaysia declares that it shall apply Article XIII.
(iv) Form No. 21 (opt-in declarations under Article XXX(2) in respect of Article X providing for the application of the entirety of Article X)
Malaysia declares that it shall apply Article X of the Protocol in its entirety and that the number of working days to be used for the purposes of the time limit laid down in Article X(2) of the Protocol shall be no more than:
a. ten (10) working days in respect of the remedies specified in Article 13(1)(a), (b) and (c) of the Convention (respectively, preservation of aircraft objects and their value; possession, control or custody of aircraft objects; and, immobilisation of aircraft objects); and,
b. thirty (30) working days in respect of the remedies specified in Article 13(1)(d) and (e) of the Convention (respectively, lease or management of aircraft objects and the income thereof; and, sale and application of proceeds from aircraft objects).

18-12-2006

(v) Form No. 23 (general opt-in declarations under Article XXX(3) in respect of Article XI providing for the application of Alternative A in its entirety to all types of insolvency proceedings)
Malaysia declares that it shall apply Article XI, Alternative A, of the Protocol in its entirety to all types of insolvency proceedings, and that the waiting period for the purposes of Article XI(3) of that Alternative shall be forty (40) working days.

Malta

01-10-2010

(1) Pursuant to subarticle 1 of Article XXX of the Aircraft Protocol, it is declared that Article XIII of that Protocol applies to and in respect of Malta.

Mexico

31-07-2007

1. The United Mexican States declares that it will apply Article VIII of the Protocol.
2. In accordance with Article XI, the United Mexican States will apply Alternative B in its entirety to all types of insolvency proceeding and that the time-period for the purposes of Article XI subparagraph 2) shall be the time-period expressly indicated by the Parties in the corresponding contract consistent with the applicable law, and shall commence not earlier than the tie when the insolvency administrator or the debtor receives the creditor's request under Article XI subparagraph 2) of that Alternative.
3. For registration in respect of airframes or helicopters pertaining to aircraft of the United Mexican States or aircrafts to become a civil aircraft of the United Mexican States, the Mexican Aeronautical Record is the entry point to the International Registry, and in respect of aircraft engines, may be the entry point to said Registry.
4. In accordance with Article XXX:
a) The United Mexican States declares that it will apply Article VIII of the Protocol.
b) The United Mexican States will apply in its entirety the Alternative B of Article XI of the Protocol to all types of insolvency proceedings, consistent with the national public order.

Moldova

19-02-2019

In accordance with Article XXX(1) of the Protocol to the Convention on International Interests in Mobile Equipment on Matters specific to Aircraft Equipment, the Republic of Moldova declares that it will apply Articles VIII and XII of this Protocol.

Mongolia

19-10-2006

(i) Form No. 19 (opt-in declarations under Article XXX(1) in respect of Article VIII)
Mongolia declares that it will apply Article VIII.
(ii) Form No. 21 (opt-in declarations under Article XXX(2) in respect of Article X providing for the application of the entirety of the latter)
Mongolia declares that it will apply Article X of the Protocol in its entirety and that the number of working days to be used for the purposes of the time-limit laid down in Article X(2) shall be not more than:
a) ten (10) working days and in respect of the remedies specified in Articles 13(1)(a), (b) and (c) of the Convention (preservation of the aircraft objects and their value; possession, control or custody of the aircraft objects; and immobilization of the aircraft objects); and
b) thirty (30) working days in respect of the remedies specified in Articles 13(1)(d) and (e) of the Convention (lease or management of the aircraft objects and the income thereof; and, sale and application of proceeds from aircraft objects).
(iii) Form No. 23 (general opt-in declarations under Article XXX(3) in respect of Article XI providing for the application of Alternative A in its entirety to all types of insolvency proceeding)
Mongolia declares that it shall apply Article XI, Alternative A, of the Protocol in its entirety to all types of insolvency proceeding, and that the waiting period for the purposes of Article XI(3) of that Alternative shall be sixty (60) working days.
(iv) Form No. 26 (opt-in declarations under Article XXX(1) in respect of Article XII)
Mongolia declares that it will apply Article XII.
(v) Form No. 27 (opt-in declaration under Article XXX(1) in respect of Article XIII)
Mongolia declares that it will apply Article XIII.

Mozambique

18-07-2013

Declaration Form No. 19 - under Article XXX(1), in respect of Article VIII
The Republic of Mozambique declares that will apply Article VIII.
Declaration Form No. 21 - under Article XXX(2), in respect of Article X
The Republic of Mozambique declares that will apply Article X in its full force and that the number of effective days to be used for the deadline indicated in Article X(2) will be of:
(a) 10 days in respect of actions specified in lines a), b) and c) of Article 13(1) of the Convention;
(b) 30 days in respect of actions specified in line d) of Article 13(1) of the Convention.
Declaration Form No. 23 - under Article XXX(3), in respect of Article XI
The Republic of Mozambique declares that will apply Article XI, alternative A, in its full force, to all kind of insolvency processes and that the waiting period for the effects of the content of Article XI(3) the aforesaid alternative will be of 60 calendar days.
Declaration Form No. 26 - under Article XXX(1), in respect of Article XII
The Republic of Mozambique declares that will apply Article XII.
Declaration Form No. 27 - under Article XXX(1), in respect of Article XIII
The Republic of Mozambique declares that will apply Article XIII.

Myanmar

03-12-2012

(i) Form No. 19 (opt-in declarations under Article XXX(1) in respect of Article VIII)
Myanmar declares that it will apply Article VIII.
(ii) Form No. 21 (opt-in declarations under Article XXX(2) in respect of Article X providing for
the application of the entirety of the latter)
Myanmar declares that it will apply Article X in its entirety and that the number of working days to be used for the purposes of the time limit laid down in Article X(2) shall be:
(i) in respect of the remedies specified in Articles 13(1)(a), (b) and (c) of the Convention
(preservation of the aircraft objects and their value; possession, control or custody of the aircraft
objects; and immobilization of the aircraft objects), be not more than the number of working days
equivalent to ten (10) calendar days,
(ii) in respect of the remedies specified in Articles 13(a), (d) and (e) of the Convention (lease or
management of the aircraft objects and the income thereof and sale and application of proceeds from
the aircraft equipment), be not more than the number of working days equivalent to thirty (30) calendar days.
(iii) Form No. 23 (general opt-in declarations under Article XXX(3) in respect of Article XI
providing for the application of Alternative A in its entirety to all types of insolvency proceeding)
Myanmar declares that it will apply Article XI, Alternative A in its entirety to all types of insolvency
proceeding and that the waiting period for the purposes of Article XI(3) of that Alternative shall be thirty 30) calendar days.
(iv) Form No. 26 (opt-in declarations under Article XXX(1) in respect of Article XII)
Myanmar declares that it will apply Article XII.
(v) Form No. 27 (opt-in declaration under Article XXX(1) in respect of Article XIII)
Myanmar declares that it will apply Article XIII.
(vi) Form No. 34 (general declarations under Article XXIX)
Myanmar declares that the Aircraft Protocol is to apply to all its territorial units.

Namibia

23-07-2018

Declaration under Article XXX(1)
Pursuant to Article XXX(1) of the Aircraft Protocol, The Republic of Namibia declares that it shall apply Article VIII, XII and XIII.

Netherlands, the Kingdom of the

17-05-2010

Declarations by the Kingdom of the Netherlands pursuant to Article XXX, paragraph 1, of the Protocol:
(A) the Netherlands Antilles and Aruba will apply Article VIII of the Protocol;
(B) the Netherlands Antilles and Aruba will apply Article XII of the Protocol;
(C) the Netherlands Antilles and Aruba will apply Article XIII of the Protocol.
Pursuant to Article XXX, paragraph 2, of the Protocol the Kingdom of the Netherlands declares that the Netherlands Antilles and Aruba will apply Article X in its entirety except for paragraph 5, and that the number of working days to be used for the purpose of the time limit laid down in Article X, paragraph 2, shall be in respect of the remedies specified in Article 13, paragraph 1, sub a, b and c, of the Convention (preservation of the aircraft objects and their value; possession, control or custody of the aircraft objects; and immobilization of the aircraft objects) not more than ten (10) calendar days and in respect of the remedies specified in Article 13, paragraph 1, sub d and e, of the Convention (lease or management of the aircraft objects and the income thereof and sale and application of proceeds from the aircraft equipment) not more than thirty (30) calendar days.
Pursuant to Article XXIX of the Protocol, the Kingdom of the Netherlands declares that the Protocol is to apply to the following territorial units: the Netherlands Antilles and Aruba.

New Zealand

20-07-2010

New Zealand declares, under Article XXX(1), that it will apply Article VIII.
New Zealand declares, under Article XXX(3), that it will apply Article XI, Alternative A in its entirety to all types of insolvency proceedings and that the waiting period for the purposes of Article XI(3) of that Alternative shall be sixty (60) calendar days.
New Zealand declares, under Article XXX(1), that it will apply Article XII.
New Zealand declares, under Article XXX(1), that it will apply Article XIII.
New Zealand declares, under Article XXX(5), that it will not apply Article XXI, wholly or in part.
New Zealand declares, under Article XXIX, that, consistent with the constitutional status of Tokelau and taking into account the commitment of the Government of New Zealand to the development of self-government for Tokelau through an act of self-determination under the Charter of the United Nations, this accession shall not extend to Tokelau unless and until a Declaration to this effect is lodged by the Government of New Zealand with the Depositary on the basis of appropriate consultation with that territory.

Nigeria

26-03-2007

(i) Form No. 19 (opt-in declaration under Article XXX(1) in respect of Article VIII)
The Federal Republic of Nigeria declares that it will apply Article VIII.
(ii) Form No. 21 (opt-in declaration XXX(2) in respect of Article X providing for the application of the entirety of the latter)
The Federal Republic of Nigeria declares that it will apply Article X in its entirety and that the number of working days to be used for the purposes of the time limit laid down in Article X(2) shall be in respect of the remedies specified in Articles 13(1)(a), (b) and (c) of the Convention (preservation of the aircraft objects and their value; possession, control or custody of the aircraft objects; and immobilization of the aircraft objects) not more than ten (10) calendar days and in respect of the remedies specified in Articles 13(1)(d) and (e) of the Convention (lease or management of the aircraft objects and the income thereof and sale and application of proceeds from the aircraft equipment) not more than thirty (30) calendar days.
(iii) Form No. 23 (general opt-in declaration under Article XXX(3) in respect of Article XI providing for the application of Alternative A in its entirety to all types of insolvency proceeding)
The Federal Republic of Nigeria declares that it will apply Article XI, Alternative A in its entirety to all types of insolvency proceeding and that the waiting period for the purposes of Article XI(3) of that Alternative shall be thirty (30) calendar days.
(iv) Form No. 26 (opt-in declaration under Article XXX(1) in respect of Article XII)
The Federal Republic of Nigeria declares that it will apply Article XII.
(v) Form No. 27 (opt-in declaration under Article XXX(1) in respect of Article XIII)
The Federal Republic of Nigeria declares that it will apply Article XIII.

Norway

20-12-2010

Pursuant to Article XXX(1) of the Aircraft Protocol, Norway declares that it will apply Articles VIII, XII and XIII.
Pursuant to Article XXX(3) of the Aircraft Protocol, Norway declares that it will apply in its entirety Alternative A of Article XI to all types of insolvency proceeding and that the waiting period for the purposes of Article XI(3) is 60 days.
Pursuant to Article XXX(5) of the Aircraft Protocol, Norway declares that Article XXI of the Protocol will not apply within the European Economic Area. The Lugano Convention 1998 and 2007 on jurisdiction and the recognition and enforcement of judgments in civil and commercial matters will apply to this matter for the Member States to the said Lugano Convention.

Oman

21-03-2005

(i) Form No. 19 (opt-in declarations under Article XXX(1) in respect of Article VIII)
The Sultanate of Oman declares that it will apply Article VIII.
(ii) Form No. 21 (opt-in declarations under Article XXX(2) in respect of Article X providing for the application of the entirety of the latter)
The Sultanate of Oman declares that it will apply Article X in its entirety and that the number of working days to be used for the purposes of the time limit laid down in Article X(2) shall be in respect of the remedies specified in Article 13(1)(a), (b) and (c) of the Convention (preservation of the aircraft objects and their value; possession, control or custody of the aircraft objects; and immobilization of the aircraft objects) not more than ten (10) calendar days and in respect of the remedies specified in Article 13(1)(d) and (e) of the Convention (lease or management of the aircraft objects and the income thereof and sale and application of proceeds from the aircraft equipment) not more than thirty (30) calendar days.
(iii) Form No. 23 (general opt-in declarations under Article XXX(3) in respect of Article XI providing for the application of Alternative A in its entirety to all types of insolvency proceeding)
The Sultanate of Oman declares that it will apply Article XI, Alternative A in its entirety to all types of insolvency proceeding and that the waiting period for the purposes of Article XI(3) of that Alternative shall be sixty (60) calendar days.
(iv) Form No. 26 (opt-in declarations under Article XXX(1) in respect of Article XII)
The Sultanate of Oman declares that it will apply Article XII.
(v) Form No. 27 (opt-in declarations under Article XXX(1) in respect of Article XIII)
The Sultanate of Oman declares that it will apply Article XIII.
(vi) Form No. 34 (general declarations under Article XXIX)
The Sultanate of Oman declares that the Aircraft Protocol is to apply to all its territorial units.

Pakistan

22-01-2004

(i) Form No. 19 (opt-in declarations under Article XXX(1) in respect of Article VIII)
Pakistan declares that it will apply Article VIII.
(ii) Form No. 21 (opt-in declarations under Article XXX(2) in respect of Article X providing for the application of the entirety of the latter)
Pakistan declares that it will apply Article X in its entirety and that the number of working days to be used for the purposes of the time limit laid down in Article X(2) shall be in respect of the remedies specified in Article 13(1)(a), (b) and (c) of the Convention (preservation of the aircraft objects and their value; possession, control or custody of the aircraft objects; and immobilisation of the aircraft objects) not more than ten (10) calendar days and in respect of the remedies specified in Article 13(1)(d) and (e) of the Convention (lease or management of the aircraft objects and the income thereof and sale and application of proceeds from the aircraft equipment) not more than thirty (30) calendar days.
(iii) Form No. 23 (general opt-in declarations under Article XXX(3) in respect of Article XI providing for the application of Alternative A in its entirety to all types of insolvency proceeding)
Pakistan declares that it will apply Article XI, Alternative A in its entirety to all types of insolvency proceeding and that the waiting period for the purposes of Article XI(3) of that Alternative shall be sixty days.
(iv) Form No. 26 (opt-in declarations under Article XXX(1) in respect of Article XII)
Pakistan declares that it will apply Article XII.
(v) Form No. 27 (opt-in declarations under Article XXX(1) in respect of Article XIII)
Pakistan declares that it will apply Article XIII.
(vi) Form No. 34 (general declarations under Article XXIX)
Pakistan declares that the Aircraft Protocol is to apply to all its territorial units.

Panama

28-07-2003

[...]
6. As to Article XXX(1) of the Protocol, it will apply Articles VIII, XII and XIII of the Protocol.
7. As to Article XXX(2) of the Protocol, it will apply Article X of the Protocol.
8. As to Article XXX(3) of the Protocol:
(a) it will apply the entirety of Alternative A of Article XI of the Protocol to all types of insolvency proceeding, as defined in the Convention;
(b) the waiting period under Article XI shall not exceed 60 days.

Paraguay

19-12-2018

With respect to Article XXX, paragraph 1:
The Republic of Paraguay declares that it will apply Article VIII.
The Republic of Paraguay declares that it will apply Article XII.
The Republic of Paraguay declares that it will apply Article XIII.
With respect to Article XXX, paragraph 2:
The Republic of Paraguay declares that it will apply Article X wholly and that the number of working days for the purposes of the periods established in Article X, paragraph 2, shall be, with respect to the legal remedies provided for in Article 13, paragraph 1, (a), (b), (c), (d), and (e) of the Convention (preservation of the object and its value; possession, control, or custody of the object; immobilization of the object; lease or management of the object and the income therefrom; sale and application of the proceeds of the sale), ten (10) calendar days for the court proceeding in connection with the legal remedies provided for in Article 13, paragraph 1, (a) to (c), and thirty (30) calendar days for the court proceeding in regard to the exercise of the legal remedies provided for in Article 13, paragraph 1, (d) and (e).
With respect to Article XXX, paragraph 3:
The Republic of Paraguay declares that it will apply the entirety of Article XI, Alternative A, to all insolvency proceedings, and that the waiting period for the purpose of Article XI, paragraph 3, of this Alternative shall be thirty (30) calendar days.
With respect to Article XIX, paragraph 1:
(a) The Dirección Nacional de Aeronáutica Civil, acting through the Registro Aeronáutico Nacional, shall be the entry point from which there shall be transmitted - and in the case of engines may be transmitted - to the International Registry information related to international transactions with respect to airframes pertaining to civil aircraft, helicopters or civil aircraft registered in the Republic of Paraguay.
(b) The requirements related to the Registry, established by the Paraguayan laws and regulations, shall be fully complied with, prior to the transmission of any information from the Registro Aeronáutico Nacional to the International Registry.

Qatar

08-01-2020

Form No. 19 (specific declarations made under Article XXX(1), in relation to Article VIII):
The State of Qatar declares that it applies Article VIII.
Form No. 19 (specific declarations made under Article XXX(2), in relation to Article X and that implies the full application of this article):
The State of Qatar declares that applies the entire Article X and that the number of working days that are used for the purposes of the time constraint mentioned in Article X(2) is for the treatment outlined in Article 13(1)(a),(b) and (c) of the Agreement (Preservation and value of equipment, and equipment acquisition or controlling or guarding it, and preventing the equipment from moving) for a period not exceeding 10 days, and with respect to the treatments specified in Article 13(1)(d) and (h) of the Agreement (rental or management of equipment and the income generated by it, sale of the equipment and allocation of the resulting proceeds) for a period not exceeding 30 days.
Form No. 23 (general declarations under Article XXX(3), in relation to Article XI providing for the full application of Alternative A to all types of insolvency proceedings):
The State of Qatar declares that it fully applies article XI, Alternative A to all types of insolvency proceedings, and that the period of waiting is 60 days, according to paragraph 3 of Article XI.
Form No. 26 (general declarations under article XXX(1) in relation to Article XII):
The State of Qatar declares that it applies Article XII.
Form No.27 (general declarations under Article XXX(1) in relation to Article XIII):
The State of Qatar declares that it applies Article XIII.

Romania

30-03-2018

In accordance with Article XXX, paragraph 1 of the Protocol to the Convention on International Interests on Mobile Equipment on Matters specific to Aircraft Equipment, Romania declares that will apply Article XIII of this Protocol.

Russian Federation

25-05-2011

[...]
5. Pursuant to paragraph 3 of Article XXX of the Protocol, the Russian Federation, declares that it will apply the entirety of Alternative A of Article XI of the Protocol to all types of bankruptcy cases, and that the waiting period shall be 60 calendar days.

28-01-2013

The Russian Federation declares that it will apply Article VIII and Article XIII.
[This declaration will take effect on 1 August 2013.]

Rwanda

28-01-2010

(i) Form No. 19 (opt-in declarations under Article XXX(1) in respect of Article VIII)
The Republic of Rwanda declares that it will apply Article VIII.
(ii) Form No. 21 (opt-in declarations Article XXX(2) in respect of Article X providing for the application of the entirety of the latter)
The Republic of Rwanda declares that it will apply Article X in its entirety and that the number of working days to be used for the purposes of the time limit laid down in Article. X(2) shall be in respect of the remedies specified in Articles 13(1)(a), (b) and (c) of the Convention (preservation of the aircraft objects and their value; possession, control or custody of the aircraft objects; and immobilization of the aircraft objects) not more than the number of working days equivalent to ten (10) calendar days and in respect of the remedies specified in Articles 13(1)(d) and (e) of the Convention (lease or management of the aircraft objects and the income thereof and sale and application of proceeds from the aircraft equipment) not more than the number of working days equivalent to thirty (30) calendar days.
(iii) Form No. 23 (general op-in declarations under Article XXX(3) in respect of Article XI providing for the application of Alternative A in its entirety to all types of insolvency proceeding)
The Republic of Rwanda declares that it will apply Article XI, Alternative A in its entirety to all types of insolvency proceeding and that the waiting period for the purposes of Article XI(3) of that Alternative shall be sixty (60) calendar days.
(iv) Form No. 26 (opt-in declarations under Article XXX(1) in respect of Article XII)
The Republic of Rwanda declares that it will apply Article XII.
(v) Form No. 27 (opt-in declaration under Article XXX(1) in respect of Article XIII)
The Republic of Rwanda declares that it will apply Article XIII.
(vi) Form No. 34 (general declarations under Article XXIX)
The Republic of Rwanda declares that the Aircraft Protocol is to apply to all its territorial units.

San Marino

09-09-2014

The Republic of San Marino declares that it will apply Article XII.
The Republic of San Marino declares that it will apply Article VIII.
The Republic of San Marino declares that it will apply Article XIII.
The Republic of San Marino declares that it will apply Article X in its entirety and that the number of working days to be used for the purposes of the time-limit laid down in Article X(2) shall be ten (10) calendar days for the remedies under Article 13(1)(a)-(c) of the Convention and thirty (30) calendar days for the remedies under Article 13(1)(d)-(e) of the Convention.
The Republic of San Marino declares that it will apply Article XI, Alternative A, in its entirety to all types of insolvency proceeding and that the waiting period for the purposes of Article XI(3) of that Alternative shall be sixty (60) calendar days.

Senegal

09-01-2006

(i) Form No. 19 (opt-in declaration under Article XXX(1) in respect of Article VIII)
The Republic of Senegal declares that it will apply Article VIII.
(ii) Form No. 21 (opt-in declaration under Article XXX(2) in respect of Article X providing for the application of the entirety of the latter)
The Republic of Senegal declares that it will apply Artic le X in its entirety and that the number of working days to be used for the purposes of the time-limit laid down in Article X(2) relating to the remedies available to the creditor provided for in Articles 13(1)(a), (b) and (c) of the Convention (preservation of the aircraft object and its value; possession, control or custody of the object; and immobilisation of the object) shall be no more than ten (10) calendar days and, relating to the remedies provided for in Artic le 13(1)(d) and (e) of the Convention (lease or, except where covered by sub-paragraphs (a) to (c), management of the aircraft object and the income therefrom) as well as sale and application of proceeds shall be no more than thirty (30) calendar days.
(iii) Form No. 23 (general opt-in declaration under Article XXX(3) in respect of Article XI providing for the application of Alternative A in its entirety to all types of insolvency proceeding)
The Republic of Senegal declares that it will apply Article XI, Alternative A in its entirety to all types of insolvency proceeding and that the waiting period for the purposes of Article XI(3) of that Alternative shall be of thirty (30) calendar days.
(iv) Form No. 26 (opt-in declaration under Article XXX(1) in respect of Article XII)
The Republic of Senegal declares that it will apply Article XII.
(v) Form No. 27 (opt-in declaration under Article XXX(1) in respect of Article XIII)
The Republic of Senegal declares that it will apply Article XIII.
(vi) Form No. 34 (general declaration under Article XXIX)
The Republic of Senegal declares that the Aircraft Protocol is to apply to all its
territorial units.

Sierra Leone

26-07-2016

The declarations under Articles XXX(1), XXX(2) and XXX(3) deposited on 30 December, will enter into force on 1 November 2016]
Opt-in declarations under Article XXX(1) in respect of Article VIII
The Republic of Sierra Leone declares that it will apply Article VIII.
Opt-in declarations under Article XXX(1) in respect of Article XII
The Republic of Sierra Leone declares that it will apply Article XII.
Opt-in declarations under Article XXX(1) in respect of Article XIII
The Republic of Sierra Leone declares that it will apply Article XIII.
Opt-in declarations under Article XXX(2) in respect of Article X
The Republic of Sierra Leone declares that it will apply Article X in its entirety and that the number of working days to be used for the purposes of the time limit laid down in Article X(2) in respect of the remedies specified in Articles 13(1)(a), (b) and (c) of the Cape Town Convention (preservation of the aircraft objects and their value; possession, control or custody of the aircraft objects; and the immobilization of the aircraft objects), shall be not more than ten (10) calendar days, and, in respect of remedies specified in Articles 13(d) and (lease or management of the aircraft objects and the income thereof and sale and application of proceeds from the aircraft equipment), shall be not more than thirty (30) calendar days.
General opt-in declaration under Article XXX(3) in respect of Article XI providing for the application of Alternative A in its entirety to all types of insolvency proceedings
The Republic of Sierra Leone declares that it will apply Article XI, Alternative A in its entirety to all types of insolvency proceedings and that the waiting period for the purposes of Article XI(3) of the Alternative shall be thirty (30) calendar days.

Singapore

28-01-2009

Form No. 23 (general opt-in declarations under Article XXX(3) in respect of Article XI providing for the application of Alternative A in its entirety to all types of insolvency proceeding)
Singapore declares that it will apply Article XI, Alternative A in its entirety to all types of insolvency proceedings and that the waiting period for the purposes of Article XI(3) of that Alternative shall be thirty (30) calendar days.
Form No. 26 (opt-in declarations under Article XXX(1) in respect of Article XII)
Singapore declares that it will apply Article XII.
Form No. 27 (opt-in declarations under Article XXX(1) in respect of Article XIII)
Singapore declares that it will apply Article XIII.

26-04-2010

Form No. 19 (opt-in declarations under Article XXX(1) in repect of Article VIII)
Singapore declares that it will apply Article VIII.

South Africa

18-01-2007

(i) Form No.19 (opt-in declaration Under Article XXX(1) in respect of Article VIII)
The Republic of South Africa declares that it will apply Article VIII.
(ii) Form No. 21 (opt-in declaration XXX(2) in respect of Article X providing for the application of the entirety of the latter)
The Republic of South Africa declares that it will apply Article X in its entirety and that the number of working days to be used for the purposes of the time limit laid down in Article X(2) shall be, in respect of the remedies specified in Articles 13(1)(a), (b) and (c) of the Convention (preservation of the aircraft objects and their value; possession, control or custody of the aircraft objects; and immobilization of the aircraft objects), not more than ten (10) calendar days and, in respect of the remedies specified in Articles 13(1)(d)-(e) of the Convention (lease or management of the aircraft objects and the income thereof and sale and application of proceeds from the aircraft equipment), not more than thirty (30) calendar days.
(iii) Form No. 23 (general opt-in declaration under Article XXX(3) in respect of Article XI providing for the application of Alternative A in its entirety to all types of insolvency proceeding)
The Republic of South Africa declares that it will apply Article XI, Alternative A in its entirety to all types of insolvency proceeding and that the waiting period for the purposes of Article XI(3) of that Alternative shall be thirty (30) calendar days.
(iv) Form No. 26 (opt-in declaration under Article XXX(1) in respect of Article XII)
The Republic of South Africa declares that it will apply Article XII.
(v) Form No. 27 (opt-in declaration under Article XXX(1) in respect of Article XIII)
The Republic of South Africa declares that it will apply Article XIII.

Spain

27-11-2015

Declaration pursuant to Article XXIX of the Protocol
In the event that this Protocol to the Convention on International Interests in Mobile Equipment on Matters specific to Aircraft Equipment were to be applied to Gibraltar, Spain wishes to make the following declaration:
1. Gibraltar is a non-autonomous territory for the international relations of which the United Kingdom is responsible and which is subject to a decolonisation process in accordance with the relevant decisions and resolutions of the General Assembly of the United Nations.
2. The authorities of Gibraltar are of a local nature and exercise exclusively internal competences which have their origin and their foundation in the distribution and attribution of competences performed by the United Kingdom, in compliance with its internal legislation, in its capacity as sovereign State on which the mentioned non-autonomous territory depends.
3. As a result, should the Gibraltarian authorities participate in the application of this Protocol it will be understood as effected exclusively within the scope of the internal competences of Gibraltar, and it cannot be considered to produce any change whatsoever in relation with what was established in the two preceding paragraphs.
4. The procedure established by the regime relating to Gibraltar authorities in the context of certain international treaties agreed upon by the Kingdom of Spain and the United Kingdom on 19 December 2007 is applicable to this agreement.
5. The application to Gibraltar of the present Protocol cannot be interpreted as recognition of any rights or situations involving matters not included in Article 10 of the Treaty of Utrecht of 13 July 1713, signed by the crowns of Spain and Great Britain.
Declaration pursuant to Article XXX(I) of the Protocol
The Kingdom of Spain declares that it will apply Article XIII of the Protocol, and in this case the provision contained in the Spanish declaration under Article 54(2) of the Convention will not apply.

Sweden

30-12-2015

Declaration under Article XXX(1) in respect of Article XII
The Kingdom of Sweden declares that it will apply Article XII.
Declaration under Article XXX(1) in respect of Article XIII
The Kingdom of Sweden declares that it will apply Article XIII.

Tajikistan

31-05-2011

Form No. 19 (Declaration under Article XXX(1) in respect of Article VIII)
The Republic of Tajikistan declares that it will apply Article VIII.
Form No. 21 (Declaration under Article XXX(2) in respect of Article X providing for the application of the entirety of Article X)
The Republic of Tajikistan declares that it will apply Article X in its entirety and that the number of working days to be used for the purposes of the time limit laid down in Article X(2) shall be:
(A) in respect of the remedies specified in paragraphs (a), (c) of
Article 13(1) of the Convention (preservation of the aircraft
objects and their value; possession, control or custody of the
aircraft objects; and immobilization of the aircraft objects) not
more than the number of working days equivalent to ten (10)
calendar days;
(B) in respect of the remedies specified in paragraphs (d) and (e)
of Article 13(1) of the Convention (lease or management of the
aircraft objects and the income thereof; and sale and application
of proceeds from the aircraft equipment) not more than the
number of working days equivalent to thirty (30) calendar days.
Form No. 23 (Declaration under Article XXX(3) in respect of Article XI providing for the application of Alternative A in its entirety to all types of insolvency proceeding)
The Republic of Tajikistan declares that it will apply Article XI, Alternative A in its entirety to all types of insolvency proceedings and that the waiting period shall be sixty (60) calendar days.
Form No. 27 (Declaration under Article XXX(1) in respect of Article XIII)
The Republic of Tajikistan declares that it will apply Article XIII.

Tanzania

24-06-2009

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(i) Opt in declaration under Article XXX(1) in respect of Article VIII (Choice of Law)
The United Republic of Tanzania declares that it will apply Article VIII.
(ii) Opt-in declaration XXX(2) in respect of Article X (Relief pending final determination)
The United Republic of Tanzania declares that it will apply Article X in its entirety and that the number of working days to be used for the purposes of the time limit laid down in Article X(2) shall be in respect of the remedies specified in Articles 13(1)(a), (b) and (c) of the Convention (preservation of the aircraft objects and their value; possession, control or custody of the aircraft objects; and immobilization of the aircraft objects) the number of working days equivalent to not more than ten (10) calendar days and in respect of the remedies specified in Articles 13(1) (d) and (e) of the Convention (lease or management of the aircraft objects and the income thereof and sale and application of proceeds from the aircraft equipment) the number of working days equivalent to not more than thirty (30) calendar days.
(iii) Opt-in declaration under Article XXX(3) in respect of Article XI (Providing for the Application of Alternative A in its Entirety to all types of Insolvency Proceedings)
The United Republic of Tanzania declares that it will apply Article XI, Alternative A in its entirety to all types of insolvency proceedings and that the waiting period for the purposes of Article XI(3) of that Alternative shall be thirty (30) calendar days.
(iv) Opt-in declaration under Article XXX(1) in respect of Article XII (Insolvency Assistance)
The United Republic of Tanzania declares that it will apply Article XII.
Opt-in declaration under Article XXX(1) in respect of Article XIII (Deregistration and Export Request Authorisation)
The United Republic of Tanzania declares that it will apply Article XIII.

Togo

01-12-2011

Declaration pursuant to Article XXX-1
The Togolese Republic declares that it will apply Article VIII, XII and XIII of the Protocol.
Declaration pursuant to Article XXX-2
The Togolese Republic declares that it will apply Article X of the Protocol in its entirety.
For the purposes Article X of the Protocol, the time limit following the filing of an application shall not exceed:
a) Ten (10) working days in respect of the remedies specified in Articles 13(1)(a), (b) and (c) of the Convention (preservation of the aircraft and its value; possession, control or custody of the aircraft; and detention of the aircraft)
b) Thirty (30) working days in respect of the remedies specified in Articles 13(1)(d) and (e) (lease or, except where covered by sub-paragraphs (a) to (c), management of the aircraft object and income therefrom, as well as sale and application of proceeds).
Declaration pursuant to Article XXX-3
The Togolese Republic declares that it will apply Alternative A of Article XI of the Protocol in its entirety. It will applied in the context of insolvency proceedings and the waiting period for the purposes of Article XI(3) shall not exceed thirty (30) working days.

Türkiye

23-08-2011

(i) Form No. 19 (opt-in declaration under Article XXX(1) in respect of Article VIII)
The Republic of Turkey declares that it will apply Article VIII.
(ii) Form No. 21 (opt-in declaration Article XXX(2) in respect of Article X providing for the application of the entirety of the latter)
The Republic of Turkey declares that it will apply Article X in its entirety and that the number of working days to be used for the purposes of the time limit laid down in Article X(2) shall be, in respect of the remedies specified in Articles 13(1)(a), (b) and (c) of the Convention (preservation of the aircraft objects and their value; possession, control or custody of the aircraft objects; and immobilization of the aircraft objects), not more that ten (10) calendar days and, in respect of the remedies specified in Articles 13(1)(d)-(e) of the Convention (lease or management of the aircraft objects and the income thereof and sale and application of proceeds from the aircraft equipment), not more than thirty (30) calendar days.
(iii) Form No. 23 (general op-in declaration under Article XXX(3) in respect of Article XI providing for the application of Alternative A in its entirety to all types of insolvency proceeding)
The Republic of Turkey declares that it will apply Article XI, Alternative A in its entirety to all types of insolvency proceeding and that the waiting period for the purposes of Article XI(3) of that Alternative shall be sixty (60) calendar days.
(iv) Form No. 26 (opt-in declaration under Article XXX(1) in respect of Article XII)
The Republic of Turkey declares that it will apply Article XII.
(v) Form No. 27 (opt-in declaration under Article XXX(1) in respect of Article XIII)
The Republic of Turkey declares that it will apply Article XIII.

Ukraine

09-08-2012

[...]
1) On Articles VIII and XIII of the Protocol:"Pursuant to Article XXX(1) of the Protocol Ukraine declares that it shall apply the Articles VIII and XIII of the Protocol".
2) On Article XI of the Protocol: "Pursuant to Article XXX(3) of the Protocol Ukraine declares that it shall apply the Alternative A of Article XI of the Protocol in general to all insolvency proceedings and that the "waiting period" for the purposes of the Alternative A of Article XI of the Protocol shall be no later than 60 calendar days".
3) On Article XIX of the Protocol: "State Aviation Administration of Ukraine is designated as the entry point for information".

United Arab Emirates

29-04-2008

(i) Form No. 19 (opt-in declaration under Article XXX(1) in respect of Article VIII)
The United Arab Emirates declares that it will apply Article VIII.
(ii) Form No. 21 (opt-in declarations under Article XXX(2) in respect of Article X providing for the application of the entirety of the latter)
The United Arab Emirates declares that it will apply Article X in its entirety and that the number of working days to be used for the purpose of the time limit laid down in Article X(2) shall be in respect of the remedies specified in Articles 13(1)(a), (b) and (c) of the Convention (preservation of the aircraft objects and their value; possession, control or custody of the aircraft objects; and immobilization of the aircraft objects) not more than ten (10) calendar days and in respect of the remedies specified in Article 13 (1) (d) and (e) of the Convention (lease or management of the aircraft objects and the income thereof and sale and application of proceeds from the aircraft equipment) not more than thirty (30) calendar days.
(iii) Form No. 23 (general opt-in declarations under Article XXX(3) in respect of Article XI providing for the application of Alternative A in its entirety to all types of insolvency proceeding)
The United Arab Emirates declares that it will apply Article XI, Alternative A in its entirety to all types of insolvency proceeding and all other insolvency-related events and that waiting period for the purposes of Article XI(3) of that Alternative shall be sixty (60) calendar days.
(iv) Form No. 26 (opt-in declarations under Article XXX(I) in respect of Article XII)
The United Arab Emirates declares that it will apply Article XII.
(v) Form No. 27 (opt-in declarations under Article XXX(1) in respect of Article XIII)
The United Arab Emirates declares that it will apply Article XIII.
(vi) Form No. 28 (A) (opt-in declarations under Article XIX(1)providing for the designation of entry points for compulsory use as transmitters of registration information for airframes and helicopters, and for optional use as transmitters of registration information for aircraft engines, to the International Registry)
The United Arab Emirates declares that the General Civil Aviation Authority ("GCAA"), acting through its Aircraft Registry (Dubai/Abu Dhabi) and/or Ince Al Jallaf & Co. (Dubai) as published by the GCAA, shall be the entry point(s) at which information required for registration in respect of airframes or helicopters to civil aircraft of the United Arab Emirates or aircraft to become a civil aircraft of the United Arab Emirates shall be transmitted, and in respect of aircraft engines may be transmitted, to the International Registry.
(vii) Form No. 34 (general declarations under Article XXIX)
The United Arab Emirates declares that the Aircraft Protocol is to apply to all its territorial units.

United Kingdom

16-11-2001

The United Kingdom, Member State of the European Community, declares that, in accordance with the Treaty establishing the European Community, the Community has competence with respect to certain matters governed by the Protocol. Signature of the Protocol on behalf of the Community will be decided by the competent Community institution in accordance with the provisions of the Treaty.

27-07-2015

Pursuant to Article XXIX of the Protocol, the Government of the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland declares that the United Kingdom’s Ratification of the Protocol shall be extended to the territories of the Island of Guernsey, the Cayman Islands and Gibraltar for whose international relations the United Kingdom is responsible.
Pursuant to Article XXX(1) of the Protocol, the Government of the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland declares that Articles VIII and XII of the Protocol shall apply to the territories of the Cayman Islands and the Island of Guernsey.
Pursuant to Article XXX(1) of the Protocol, the Government of the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland declares that it will apply Article XIII of the Protocol to the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland and the territories of the Cayman Islands and the Island of Guernsey.
Pursuant to Article XXX(2) of the Protocol, the Government of the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland declares that Article X of the Protocol shall apply to the Cayman Islands, and that the time period referred to in Article X(2) of the Protocol shall be 10 working days.
Pursuant to Article XXX(2) of the Protocol, the Government of the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland declares that Article X of the Protocol shall apply to the Island of Guernsey, and that the time period referred to in Article X(2) of the Protocol shall be 10 working days for the purposes of Article 13(1)(a) to (c) of the Convention and 30 working days for the purposes of Article 13(1)(d) and (e) of the Convention.
Pursuant to Article XXX(3) of the Protocol, the Government of the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland declares that Alternative A under Article XI of the Protocol shall apply to the Cayman Islands and the Island of Guernsey with a waiting period of 60 days.

United States of America

28-10-2004

(1) Pursuant to Article XXX of the Protocol -
(A) the United States will apply Article VIII of the Protocol;
(B) the United States will apply Article XII of the Protocol; and
(C) the United States will apply Article XIII of the Protocol.
(2) (A) Pursuant to Article XIX of the Protocol -
(i) the Federal Aviation Administration, acting through its Aircraft Registry, FAA Aeronautical Center, 6400 South MacArthur Boulevard, Oklahoma City, Oklahoma 73125, shall be the entry point at which information required for registration in respect of airframes or helicopters pertaining to civil aircraft of the United States or aircraft to become a civil aircraft of the United States shall be transmitted, and in respect of aircraft engines may be transmitted, to the International Registry; and
(ii) the requirements of chapter 441 of title 49, United States Code, and part 49 of title 14, Code of Federal Regulations, shall be fully complied with before such information is transmitted at the Federal Aviation Administration to the International Registry.
(B) For purposes of the designation in subparagraph (A) (i) and the requirements in subparagraph (A) (ii), information is transmitted at the Federal Aviation Administration in accordance with procedures established under United States law.
(C) In this paragraph, the term "civil aircraft of the United States" has the meaning given that term in section 40102(17) of title 49, United States Code.

Uzbekistan

31-01-2018

Pursuant to paragraph 1 of Article XXX of the Protocol, the Republic of Uzbekistan declares that it will apply the provisions of Article VIII, Article XII and Article XIII of the Protocol.
Pursuant to paragraph 2 of Article XXX of the Protocol, the Republic of Uzbekistan declares that it will apply Article X in its entirety and that the number of working days to be used for the purposes of the time-limit laid down in paragraph 2 of Article X shall be in respect of the remedies specified in subparagraphs (a), (b) and (c) of paragraph 1 of Article 13 of the Convention not more than ten (10) calendar days and in respect of the remedies specified in subparagraphs (d) and (e) of paragraph 1 of Article 13 of the Convention not more than thirty (30) calendar days.
Pursuant to paragraph 3 of Article XXX of the Protocol, the Republic of Uzbekistan declares that it will apply Article XI, Alternative A in its entirety to all types of insolvency proceeding and that the waiting period for the purposes of paragraph 3 of Article XI shall be sixty (60) calendar days.

Vietnam

22-09-2014

The Socialist Republic of Viet Nam declares that it will apply Article VIII.
The Socialist Republic of Viet Nam declares that it will apply Article XII.
The Socialist Republic of Viet Nam declares that it will apply Article XIII.
The Socialist Republic of Viet Nam declares that it will apply Article X in its entirety and that the number of working days to be used for the purposes of the time-limit laid down in Article X(2) shall be as follows:
- Ten (10) calendar days in respect of action specified in Article 13(1)(a)(b) and (c) in respect of the Convention;
- Thirty (30) calendar days in respect of remedies specified in Article 13(1)(d) and (e) of the Convention.
The Socialist Republic of Viet Nam declares that it will apply Article XI, Alternative A in its entirety to all types of insolvency proceeding and that the waiting period for the purposes of Article XI(3) of that Alternative shall be sixty (60) calendar days.
The Socialist Republic of Viet Nam designates the Civil Aviation administration in its territory as the entry point or entry points through which there shall be transmitted to the International Registry information required for registration other than registration of a notice of a national interest or a right or interest under Article 40 of the Convention in either case arising under the laws of another State, and other than information required for registration in respect of aircraft engines.