At 2:00 pm Tuesday the first Malta Air B737-8200 Gamechanger arrived at Malta International Airport – an aircraft made possible with an investment of € 100 million.
With the addition of this aircraft, Malta Air’s fleet with the colors of the Maltese flag is six aircraft, a number that is expected to increase in the near future.
In his speech the Minister for Transport, Infrastructure and Capital Projects Ian Borg reminded that the Maltese Government together with Transport Malta and the same group of Ryan Air, two years ago had presented how it will be the image of the airline’s aircraft and today, two years later, we will be seeing this image flying across Europe. “It is very gratifying to see that the Ryan Air group selects the Maltese 9H Aviation register in order to further expand its fleet. Another certificate of the seriousness and respect of the Maltese aviation register by the giants of this industry. “.
Minister Ian Borg explained that this aircraft that arrived in our country today is carrying 4% more passengers for this airline, and since it is equipped with the latest technology and efficiency it will be reducing emissions. in the air by 16% and noise emissions by 40%.
Chief Executive of Malta Air, David O’Brien said that Malta Air is honored to be flying the Maltese flag and thanked the Directorate of Civil Aviation within Transport Malta for its commitment and commitment. his dedication to making this airline part of the 9H register. He said that he looks forward to Malta Air continuing to expand its fleet in the future and even adding to the 57 direct routes that the Ryan Air group has with Malta.
Captain Charles Pace, Director General of the Directorate of Civil Aviation within Transport Malta, stated that this is a very important milestone today as this register continues to grow. Captain Pace stated that in the coming weeks and months, Transport Malta will be in a position to announce more international airlines that will be part of the 9H register, so that this same register remains be one of the fastest growing in Europe.
