An “eligible applicant” is eligible to apply for a certificate of registration in respect of an aircraft if 

(a)  the person is one of the following:

            (i)      in the case of an aircraft to be used for the purposes of commercial air transport or aerial work

                     (A)            the Government;

                     (B)            a citizen of Singapore; or

                     (C)            a body incorporated in Singapore;

           (ii)     in the case of an aircraft not to be used for the purposes of commercial air transport or aerial work

                     (A)          the persons mentioned in sub-paragraphs (i)(A) to (C); or

                     (B)          a person residing or having a place of business in Singapore; and

(b)  the person is the owner of the aircraft.