MAViO

03/12/2025

03/12/2025: … 30 years ago … A single engine Piper PA-32R-300 Lance registered 9H-ABU vanished en-route from Djerba Airport, Tunisia while flying to Malta International Airport. Six people died in the crash, including three Maltese. They were pilot Carmelo Bartolo, accountant Matthew Aquilina and assistant driller on an oil rig Philip Farrugia.

Source: M Magazine / MAViO Archives

03/12/2025

One week to go!
In just one week, we gather at Ta’ Loretu Chapel to honour Our Lady of Loreto, a meaningful celebration for Malta’s aviation community.
Join us on 10th December, from 18:00 to 21:00.
Everyone is welcome!

03/12/2025

With special thanks to ex-Airliner World correspondent Malcolm J Bezzina.

Global Airlines CEO just posted this 👇😳

Shared on his Instagram, James Asquith just posted a picture of this Airbus A340 in a Global Airlines livery!

He posted with the caption: "9H-SUN off on a mission with it's beautiful new Global livery!"

📸 jamesasquith

02/12/2025

02/11/25: Sicilia in Volo has earlier in the day revealed that a well-known Italian politician, namely Manilo Messina has revealed the set up of a new carrier known as Etna Sky. Until now very few details have emerged on the prposed new carrier. Manilo Messina studied at the University of Catania and graduated with a degree in Business Economics followed by a Masters. Etna Sky plans to launch its first flights during Summer 2026.

File Photo: Mario Caruana / MAViO News (for illustration purposes ONLY)

NB: It’s time to celebrate Malta’s aviation community!

Nominations for the MAviO Awards 2026 are officially open. Till now, the Select Committee chaired by EASA Air Operations Expert Clint Taliana has received more than 150 nominations.

Know someone who’s gone the extra mile, inspired others, or made a lasting impact on aviation in Malta?

This year’s categories are:
• Aviator of the Year
• Leader of the Year
• Lifetime Achievement Award

Submit your nomination here: https://forms.gle/iai9cJARkH94pxth9

Let’s give recognition where it’s truly deserved by those who know the industry best.

01/12/2025

01/12/25: This Airbus A330-223F of Turkish Cargo is seen soon after landing on runway 13 at LMML. The twinjet is almost 14 years old having been delivered to Malaysia Airlines in January 2012.

Photo: Mario Caruana / MAViO News

NB: It’s time to celebrate Malta’s aviation community!

Nominations for the MAviO Awards 2026 are officially open. Till now, the Select Committee chaired by EASA Air Operations Expert Clint Taliana has received more than 150 nominations.

Know someone who’s gone the extra mile, inspired others, or made a lasting impact on aviation in Malta?

This year’s categories are:
• Aviator of the Year
• Leader of the Year
• Lifetime Achievement Award

Submit your nomination here: https://forms.gle/iai9cJARkH94pxth9

Let’s give recognition where it’s truly deserved by those who know the industry best.

01/12/2025

01/12/25: December started with a bang as this Airbus A320 operated by Medsky Airways but still in Buraq colours landed in Malta just after 11:30am. Registered 5A-BAA, the twinjet took just 00:42min on its hop from Tripoli. It will be receiving attention at one of the MRO providers located at Safi Aviation Park.

Photo: Mario Caruana / MAViO News

NB: It’s time to celebrate Malta’s aviation community!

Nominations for the MAviO Awards 2026 are officially open. Till now, the Select Committee chaired by EASA Air Operations Expert Clint Taliana has received more than 150 nominations.

Know someone who’s gone the extra mile, inspired others, or made a lasting impact on aviation in Malta?

This year’s categories are:
• Aviator of the Year
• Leader of the Year
• Lifetime Achievement Award

Submit your nomination here: https://forms.gle/iai9cJARkH94pxth9

Let’s give recognition where it’s truly deserved by those who know the industry best.

01/12/2025

01/12/25: With special thanks to Gudja Local Council, MATS, Visit Malta, Guzi Caruana, Fr Norman Zammit, Mario Caruana, Joanne Rizzo, Stephanie Cuschieri, Marvic Bugeja, Joanne Calleja, and Stephen Gauci.

Mario Caruana Visit Malta Malta Air Traffic Services - MATS

30/11/2025

30/11/25: MAViO News contributor Deyan Jo Cassar took a close-up shot of the B747F engine that suffered a birdstrike during takeoff from Mitiga. The quadjet has diverted to Malta as a result. At least seven fan blades appear to be damaged.

Photo: Deyan Jo Cassar / MAViO News

NB: It’s time to celebrate Malta’s aviation community!

Nominations for the MAviO Awards 2026 are officially open. Till now, the Select Committee chaired by EASA Air Operations Expert Clint Taliana has received more than 150 nominations.

Know someone who’s gone the extra mile, inspired others, or made a lasting impact on aviation in Malta?

This year’s categories are:
• Aviator of the Year
• Leader of the Year
• Lifetime Achievement Award

Submit your nomination here: https://forms.gle/iai9cJARkH94pxth9

Let’s give recognition where it’s truly deserved by those who know the industry best.

30/11/2025

29/11/25: The Airbus H160B, while listed as being operated by Falcon Wings, remains entirely unmarked. Recently, the helicopter has been observed making flights out of Libya, with frequent hops to neighboring countries. The aircraft, registered as P4-KHF, carried the test registration F-WWOP.

Photo: Mario Caruana / MAViO News

NB: It’s time to celebrate Malta’s aviation community!

Nominations for the MAviO Awards 2026 are officially open. Till now, the Select Committee chaired by EASA Air Operations Expert Clint Taliana has received more than 150 nominations.

Know someone who’s gone the extra mile, inspired others, or made a lasting impact on aviation in Malta?

This year’s categories are:
• Aviator of the Year
• Leader of the Year
• Lifetime Achievement Award

Submit your nomination here: https://forms.gle/iai9cJARkH94pxth9

Let’s give recognition where it’s truly deserved by those who know the industry best.

29/11/2025

29/11/25: Following a birdstrike at Mitiga Airport and its subsequent diversion to Malta, the aircraft 9H-MSK was seen being towed for maintenance checks. The quadjet had been operating flight EAU102, traveling from Tripoli to Muscat, before diverting to Malta.

Footage: Mario Caruana / MAViO News

NB: It’s time to celebrate Malta’s aviation community!

Nominations for the MAviO Awards 2026 are officially open. Till now, the Select Committee chaired by EASA Air Operations Expert Clint Taliana has received more than 150 nominations.

Know someone who’s gone the extra mile, inspired others, or made a lasting impact on aviation in Malta?

This year’s categories are:
• Aviator of the Year
• Leader of the Year
• Lifetime Achievement Award

Submit your nomination here: https://forms.gle/iai9cJARkH94pxth9

Let’s give recognition where it’s truly deserved by those who know the industry best.

29/11/2025

29/11/25: A Mesk Air (operated by Elit’Avia) Boeing 747-4H6(BDSF) freighter landed safely in Malta after sustaining a bird strike on take-off from Mitiga in Libya. The crew made a 3-engine landing after being forced to shut down one of the engines in flight as a result of the incident. The quadjet was on a cargo run between Tripoli and Muscat.

Special thanks to Libyan aviation expert Captain Nouman El-Ageli for his input and help with this story.

File Photo: Mario Caruana / MAViO News

NB: It’s time to celebrate Malta’s aviation community!

Nominations for the MAviO Awards 2026 are officially open. Till now, the Select Committee chaired by EASA Air Operations Expert Clint Taliana has received more than 150 nominations.

Know someone who’s gone the extra mile, inspired others, or made a lasting impact on aviation in Malta?

This year’s categories are:
• Aviator of the Year
• Leader of the Year
• Lifetime Achievement Award

Submit your nomination here: https://forms.gle/iai9cJARkH94pxth9

Let’s give recognition where it’s truly deserved by those who know the industry best.

28/11/2025

https://www.flightglobal.com/safety/urgent-a320-directive-drawn-up-as-solar-radiation-incident-reveals-flight-control-vulnerability/165518.article

European safety regulators have issued an emergency directive after flight-control data on Airbus A320-family jets was found to be vulnerable to high levels of solar radiation. Airbus says the determination follows analysis of a recent event involving the single-aisle type. While Airbus has not deta...