knowledge 20 November 2025 |

New IAA Digital Platform Takes Off

The Irish Aviation Authority (the “IAA”) has launched a new digital customer portal, MySRS, which went live on 14 November 2025. 

Aircraft lessors and secured financiers of Irish-registered aircraft should take note that this new system should now be used to make the following aircraft registration filings:

• New IDERA filings in respect of Irish-registered aircraft
• IDERA revocation notices for Irish-registered aircraft
• Applications to change the registered owner of an Irish-registered aircraft
• New applications to register aircraft on the Irish aircraft register

The platform will also allow users to order official excerpts of the Irish Aircraft Register from the IAA in respect of specific aircraft.

Please note that the details set out below are based on our initial experiences of the MySRS platform.  We expect that the system, and our experience of it, will develop as it becomes more established.

Overview of the MySRS platform for aircraft lessors and secured financiers

MySRS centralises aircraft registry interactions and introduces the following features:

• Digital documents and signatures:  IAA-issued documents will now be provided electronically and will be signed by the IAA using qualified electronic signatures (QES) or electronic seals under the eIDAS framework.  The authenticity of these electronically executed documents will be capable of being verified with a QR code. 
• Pre-populated applications:  Applicants are now able to use the MySRS platform to generate the application documents for aircraft registrations.  These applications may then be signed manually or, where the applicant holds a verified MySRS account, electronically through the MySRS system.
• Payments:  All payments to the IAA will be handled within the MySRS platform and applicants will be able to download invoices and receipts within their account.
• Messaging and audit trail:   The MySRS platform includes a messaging system to receive notifications, messages and status updates within the portal about ongoing applications.

Practical tips for aircraft lessors and secured financiers relating to MySRS filings

The introduction of the MySRS system does not, of itself, change the underlying requirements for Irish aircraft registration filings.  However, it does modernise and centralise the method of making these filings and in some cases provides additional functionality.  The system provides helpful guidance in respect of these filings, a summary of which is set out below by way of refresher:

1. New IDERAs

The IAA advises that, for new IDERA applications, applicants should allow a minimum of 10 working days processing time from the IAA’s receipt of the application and fees.  The form of IDERA has not been substantively changed by the introduction of the MySRS system.  As before, the signature page of the IDERA must be signed by a director or the secretary of the registered owner of the aircraft and can still be signed manually and uploaded using the MySRS platform.  When the IDERA application has been accepted and processed by the IAA, an e-sealed IDERA will be issued to the applicant. 

2. Revocation of Existing IDERAs (without deregistration and export): 

The application to revoke an existing IDERA must be signed by the “Authorised Party” under the relevant IDERA and, as before, must be accompanied by (i) a request letter on the Authorised Party’s headed paper and (ii) evidence of the signatory’s authority to act for the Authorised Party.  A draft of the request letter can now be generated using the MySRS platform but this follows the same form as has been in use prior to the introduction of MySRS.  The IAA advises applicants to allow a minimum of 2 working days for such an application to be processed.

The MySRS platform now allows applicants to submit IDERA revocation documents to the IAA for pre-approval.  Once approved, the applicant will be able to make the approved revocation application effective via a MySRS link. 

3. Revocation of Existing IDERAs (with deregistration and export): 

The application for the revocation of an IDERA in connection with a request to deregister and export an aircraft is broadly similar to that which is set out above for the revocation of an IDERA without a deregistration request.  However, where the application includes a request to deregister the aircraft, the application must also be accompanied with evidence of completion of the required deregistration tasks and certify that any registered interests ranking in priority to the Authorised Party’s have been discharged (or the holders of such interests have consented to the deregistration of the aircraft).  The IAA advises that applicants should allow 5 working days for such an application to be processed. 

4. Change in registered owner applications:

An application to change the registered owner of an Irish registered aircraft via the MySRS platform comprises two linked applications: (i) the New Owner application (by the proposed registered owner) and (ii) the Current Owner Consent application (by the existing registered owner).   The IAA advises that parties should allow a minimum of 20 working days from receipt of both applications and the associated fees.   

5. New applications to the Irish aircraft register 

The MySRS system is now also to be used for an application to register an aircraft on the Irish register.  The IAA advises that this process will take a minimum of 20 working days from the IAA’s receipt of the application and fees (where the aircraft type is one that has previously been registered on the Irish aircraft register).  This timeline does not include the time required to complete the usual registration tasks on the aircraft.  For registered owners of multiple aircraft, the MySRS system allows applicants to populate the details of a new aircraft registration from a previous application for a similar aircraft. 

The information above is based on our review of the mySRS platform as of 20 November 2025.