Wednesday, July 31, 2013
Multiflight appoints Malta's Maleth-Aero to manage VIP B733
Saturday, July 20, 2013
Armed Forces of Malta signs contract for an AW-139 plus two options
The plan foresees the acquisition of a total of three aircrafts by 2015 including an Integrated Logistic Support package and the training of ten pilots – including four ab-initio students – as well as 20 technicians. The first helicopter will be delivered within June 2014.
The order is part of the ongoing plan to strengthen the capabilities of the Armed Forces of Malta, who benefit from the European Borders Fund Programme and who have been cooperating for decades, with excellent results, with the Italian Armed Forces.
The AW-139 will be equipped with a state-of-the-art equipment package for maritime patrol and SAR missions that includes a high-definition FLIR system, search/weather radar, cabin mission console, naval transponder, search light, satellite communication system, a 4-axis autopilot with SAR modes, external rescue hoist and four bag floatation system.
This state of the art intermediate twin-engine helicopter features the largest cabin in its category for greater mission flexibility and comfort. Litter layout options range from two to four in a medical evacuation configuration.
Advanced technology and impressive one engine inoperative performance make the AW-139 the medium twin of choice for SAR duties. Two powerful PT6-67A turboshaft engines with FADEC minimise pilot workload and offer high power margins for maximum safety.
(Source: AgustaWestland, 19-Jul-2013)
Wednesday, July 10, 2013
Malta IAP to waive landing fees in winter for third consecutive year
This initiative forms part of Malta IAP’s Incentive Programme for airlines, aimed to attract airlines interested to start off their operations to Malta or looking at increasing their presence on the Maltese Islands. The Programme includes incentives such as the waiving of the night surcharge as well as free aircraft parking for scheduled passenger flights, both valid all year round. Another initiative included in the Incentive Programme is that aimed at increasing non-EU traffic. (Source: maltairport.com, 10-Jul-2013)
Friday, July 5, 2013
Wizz Air to keep Budapest route to Malta in winter season
M.I.A. plc releases traffic results for Jan-Jun 2013
Passenger traffic at Malta IAP for the first half of 2013
registered an increase of 9.2%, and reached a record 1,726,486 passenger
movements. This increase was primarily due to the increase of 7.6% in
seat capacity. One of the most remarkable points in these results is
that notwithstanding the increase in seat capacity, the average seat
load factor registered a further growth of 1%,
reaching a record 75.1%.
Between January and June of this year, the number of aircraft movements increased by 5.9%, with the maximum take-off weight (MTOW) increasing by 6.7%, whereas cargo and mail decreased by 6.9% over the same period in 2012.
When looking at the top markets, the Italian market registered the highest growth for the first six months of 2013 with an increase of 16.9%. The French market followed with an increase of 14.6% and the U.K. market registered a 5.5% increase. The German and Spanish markets registered decreases of 2% and 8.5% respectively.
June: Passenger movements at Malta IAP kept on sustaining the growth trend registered in previous months and grew by 9.7% reaching a record 411,851 passengers. Aircraft movements registered higher levels with an increase of 8.1% and seat capacity grew by 9.2%. The average seat load factor went up by 0.4% over the same month last year. In June, there was also an increase of 8% in the MTOW, whereas cargo and mail registered a staggering 22.5% increase.
(Source: maltairport.com, 4-Jul-2013)
Between January and June of this year, the number of aircraft movements increased by 5.9%, with the maximum take-off weight (MTOW) increasing by 6.7%, whereas cargo and mail decreased by 6.9% over the same period in 2012.
When looking at the top markets, the Italian market registered the highest growth for the first six months of 2013 with an increase of 16.9%. The French market followed with an increase of 14.6% and the U.K. market registered a 5.5% increase. The German and Spanish markets registered decreases of 2% and 8.5% respectively.
June: Passenger movements at Malta IAP kept on sustaining the growth trend registered in previous months and grew by 9.7% reaching a record 411,851 passengers. Aircraft movements registered higher levels with an increase of 8.1% and seat capacity grew by 9.2%. The average seat load factor went up by 0.4% over the same month last year. In June, there was also an increase of 8% in the MTOW, whereas cargo and mail registered a staggering 22.5% increase.
(Source: maltairport.com, 4-Jul-2013)
Wednesday, July 3, 2013
Air Malta near miss in Swiss airspace
The Air Malta plane descended to avoid incident after the alarm was triggered off and Swiss air traffic control also alerted the captain about the potential danger. Sources said it was not yet known whether the case was triggered by a mistake by the other captain or whether an instruction by the Geneva ATC was misunderstood. Investigations were ongoing.
Air Malta confirmed the incident and said a report would be sent to the Geneva authorities. "The captain spoke to the passengers, explained what had happened and the flight continued to Malta without further incident," an airline spokesman said. (Source: timesofmalta.com, 3-Jul-2013)
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