Prime Minister Robert Abela has inaugurated a new aircraft hangar at Malta International Airport, marking a significant milestone in Malta’s aviation industry. The new facility belongs to Falcon Aviation Engineering, a Maltese family-run company now celebrating its 20th anniversary.
During the ceremony, Dr Abela highlighted Malta’s ambition to continue developing the aviation sector, which aligns with the Malta 2050 Vision. This national strategy includes clear targets to grow the aviation industry’s contribution from €700 million to between €2.8 billion and €3.3 billion over the next ten years.
“This is another investment in our country – this time in the aviation sector by a Maltese company that has a new hangar,” said the Prime Minister. He commended the Zarb family’s determination and resilience, which have not only driven Falcon Aviation’s success but also helped raise Malta’s profile in global aviation.
The €5 million investment, rolled out in two phases, has resulted in a 1,200-square-metre hangar built in under 20 months. This facility will support aircraft maintenance, including work on sustainable aircraft models. Dr Abela also mentioned plans to expand Malta’s aircraft register and diversify maintenance services into areas such as cargo carriers and executive jets, reaffirming Malta’s ambition to be a maritime, logistical, and aviation hub.
The Prime Minister also referred to initiatives like Malta Enterprise’s “Choose Aviation” campaign at MCAST, which aims to attract young people to the sector by investing in Maltese talent and training.
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