The third and final Royal Thai Army (RTA) Airbus Defence & Space C-295W ‘23221’ routed via Malta yesterday evening whilst on its delivery flight to the Thai Army. The RTA currently operate two C-295W serials ‘16150’ and ‘19160’. The C-295W is the latest variant of the C-295 military transport aircraft which is being manufactured by... Continue Reading →

Yesterday afternoon, leaders of 9 Mediterranean countries met in Malta along with European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen and European Council President Charles Michel, to tackle more effectively migration at its roots and transit countries. The leaders of these 9 countries also called for a step up in negotiations on the EU’s Migration Pact... Continue Reading →

The organisers of the Malta International Airshow are excited to announce that the Italian Guardia Costiera has officially confirmed its participation with an Agusta-Westland AW-139CP.  Renowned for its versatility and performance, the AW139 is a state-of-the-art helicopter that has proven itself time and again in various maritime and search-and-rescue operations. The helicopter’s advanced capabilities make... Continue Reading →

The organisers of the Malta International Airshow have proudly announced the return of Solo Turk and their awe-inspiring F-16 solo in the flying display of the Malta International Airshow 2023! SOLOTURK is a demonstration team that represents the high level of skill of the Turkish Air Force pilots and the capability of modern and high-performance... Continue Reading →

MIA 23 will see the return of the Irish Air Corps to the airshow with a PC-12NG in the static display. The aircraft is a Swiss built single-engine, turbo-prop, multi-role aircraft, which offers significant mission versatility across a wide variety of roles, including passenger, cargo, medical and surveillance operations. These are facilitated by a large... Continue Reading →

Yesterday afternoon, a US Navy Grumman C-2A Greyhound, currently embarked on USS Gerald Ford, visited LMML to transport high ranking Maltese officials and government representatives onboard the super carrier. The C-2A is primarily designed to carry supplies, mail, and passengers, and provide critical logistics support to and from the aircraft carries of the United States... Continue Reading →

An Italian Navy EH101 Merlin helicopter will be prominently featured in the static display at the Malta International Airshow 2023.The EH101 Merlin is a versatile multi-role helicopter that serves in various military and civilian capacities. In the case of the Italian Navy, the EH101 Merlin is employed for a range of maritime operations, including search... Continue Reading →

Three Royal Navy Avenger T.1 will participate in the static display at Malta International Airshow 2023! The Avengers belong to the 750 Naval Air Squadron who back in 1959 were stationed at RNAS Hal Far, also known as HMS Falcon! Back then the squadron was part of the Fleet Air Arm’s Observer School, conducting Observer... Continue Reading →

The Malta Aviation Museum will be showcasing two remarkable aircraft from their collection, the Tiger Moth and the Piper Cub. The Tiger Moth is an iconic biplane that holds a significant place in aviation history. With its distinctive design and graceful flight characteristics, the Tiger Moth has captured the hearts of aviation enthusiasts worldwide. Originally... Continue Reading →

The French Air Force has confirmed its participation in this year’s edition of the Malta International Airshow! The French Air Force will be showcasing the TBM700 aircraft in the static display. In 1990 the TBM 700 was the first certified high performance pressurized single-engine turboprop. The original model (TBM 700A) was followed by the B... Continue Reading →

In addition to their previously announced P-72B maritime patrol aircraft, the Guardia di Finanza will also showcase their latest addition, the AW-169M helicopter. The Guardia di Finanza started receiving the AW169M, a military-certified variant of the AW169, starting from the end of 2019, contributing to the modernization of its aircraft fleet. They will eventually have... Continue Reading →

Guardia di Finanza will be participating once again at the upcoming Malta International Airshow with their impressive P-72B maritime patrol aircraft. The P-72B, a highly advanced maritime patrol aircraft, is a testament to the Guardia di Finanza's commitment to staying at the forefront of technological advancements. Equipped with cutting-edge surveillance systems and state-of-the-art avionics, the... Continue Reading →

The Royal Netherlands Air Force AS532 Cougar helicopter is the latest addition to the static display at MIA 23. This marks the return of the Dutch Air Force to the airshow after their last appearance in 2010. The Royal Netherlands Air Force (RNLAF) utilizes the AS532 Cougar, a versatile medium-lift helicopter manufactured nowadays by Airbus... Continue Reading →

In addition to the PC-9Ms the Slovenian Air Force will be bringing their L-410 aircraft to take part in the static display at the Malta Airshow 2023! The Slovenian Air Force operates the Let L-410 Turbolet, a twin-engine short-range transport aircraft that can accommodate up to 19 passengers. It is primarily used for transport, cargo,... Continue Reading →

The Slovenian Air Force will take part in the flying display of the Malta International Airshow 2023 with their Pilatus PC-9 training aircraft. This is the very first time that Slovenia will participate in the Malta International Airshow. The Slovenian Air Force operates nine Pilatus PC-9M turboprop aircraft, primarily used as a basic and advanced... Continue Reading →