VVB Aviation is set to
secure a Maltese Air Operators Certificate (AOC) as part of plans to enter the
European ACMI/charter market. Earlier this week, Bruce Dickinson, the CEO of
Cardiff Aviation which owns a 50% stake in VVB, met with Transport Malta
officials to confirm final certification details for the
airline.
“Transport Malta has played a crucial role in enabling VVB to
take off in fixed-wing operations," he said. "With AOC details now confirmed and
our first aircraft about to be deployed, Cardiff Aviation is now moving from
maintenance and training to full aviation operations.”
VVB has already
sourced a B737-400 which
will commence ACMI operations upon receipt of its AOC. At least two more
aircraft will be added before the end of the current quarter. (Source: ch-aviation.com, 10-Jul-2015)
Friday, July 10, 2015
Wednesday, July 8, 2015
Maltese trainee pilot in emergency landing in Sicily
A trainee pilot with the European Pilot Academy had to perform an
emergency landing in Vizzini, Sicily, this morning at around 0915lt. The pilot, who
it is understood was on his solo flight, was not injured. The academy confirmed the incident but would not say what led to it. It said arrangements were being made for the pilot and the aircraft to be brought to Malta. It would not say what damage was suffered by the aircraft. (Source: timesofmalta.com, 8-Jul-2015)
Tuesday, July 7, 2015
Armed Forces of Malta to have a third AW-139 helo
The Armed Forces of Malta will soon have its third helicopter, as the
government has signed a contract for a €14 million deal part of which
will be financed by the European Union. The contract was signed last
week, Home Affairs Minister C. Abela announced this morning during a passing out parade of 70 new AFM recruits. (Source: independent.com.mt, 6-Jul-2015
Wednesday, July 1, 2015
SWISS launches flight operations to Malta IAP
Subscribe to:
Posts (Atom)