Decision No. 846 of 2022: Allocation of Funds from Miscellaneous Budget Item

The Council of Ministers allocated $10.5 million from the miscellaneous budget line for aviation obligations: $4.5 million to settle existing government debts to Mediterranean Airlines and $6 million for maintenance of two aircraft owned by United Airlines in Malta. The maintenance payment will be recovered through work orders for government flights.

This decision reveals Libya's persistent liquidity constraints and use of barter-style arrangements (offsetting maintenance costs against future service provision). Foreign aviation service providers should note that payment may come through work orders rather than cash, and that the government carries legacy unpaid obligations. The use of miscellaneous budget items for substantial sums ($10.5M) suggests limited budget flexibility and potential cash flow management issues that could affect other sectors seeking government payment.