{"id":51292,"date":"2025-09-11T15:56:01","date_gmt":"2025-09-11T14:56:01","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/livenewsmalta.com\/?p=51292"},"modified":"2025-09-11T15:56:01","modified_gmt":"2025-09-11T14:56:01","slug":"maltese-helicopter-maintenance-company-announces-investment-plans-for-tailormade-academy","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"http:\/\/livenewsmalta.com\/index.php\/2025\/09\/11\/maltese-helicopter-maintenance-company-announces-investment-plans-for-tailormade-academy\/","title":{"rendered":"Maltese helicopter-maintenance company announces investment, plans for tailormade academy"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>RotorTechnics, a Maltese aviation company operating from Safi, is investing over \u20ac1.5 million in new equipment, tools and the development of its workers.<\/p>\n<p>During a visit to their hangar, Prime Minister Robert Abela congratulated Gulf Med Aviation services for this important milestone as the company is now assuming a new identity as RotorTechnics.<\/p>\n<p>The company employs around 70 people between engineers, aviation technicians and a combination of other roles.<\/p>\n<p>As the first EASA-approved hub for helicopter maintenance in Malta the company has the potential to develop its facilities into a strategic hub for maintenance, repair, and overhaul of rotorcraft in the Mediterranean.<\/p>\n<p>In his speech, the Prime Minister thanked Malta Enterprise, Indis Malta and Transport Malta for its support to this industry and urged the entities to continue this support in the months to come. He also welcomed the ongoing discussion between the company, and public entities, such as Transport Malta and MCAST, to set up a helicopter maintenance academy in Malta. This project aims at nurturing local talent in this sector while also attracting international students to Malta.<\/p>\n<p>Prime Minister Robert Abela explained how this commitment is in line with Government\u2019s efforts to prioritise aviation: \u201cThis is as an industry with real growth potential, as highlighted in the Malta Vision 2050. Malta is determined to be more than just bridge between Europe and North Africa. We are building an economy that focuses on innovation, skills, and international collaboration.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>Simon Camilleri, Chief Executive of RotorTechnics, said: \u201cThe history of our group \u2014 it is one that identifies the need to constantly evolve to deliver a service of excellence. It is a history of local expertise that meets expectations from global standards. 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