Libya’s appreciation for Malta’s humanitarian assistance was strongly reflected during this year’s edition of the Malta Int’l Airshow. Brigadier General M. Rajab arrived yesterday on a BAe 146 and an AN-26 turboprob aircraft landing early this morning ahead of the start of the second day of the airshow.

Visibly relieved, the crew landed with Libyan Flags in hand and presented Mr Joe Ciliberti, president of the Malta Aviation Society, with various mementos and the crew was presented with MAS lapel badges.

The Polish Navy representing Poland shall add to the growing list of countries participating in The Malta International Airshow. The Polish Navy M28 Bryza will be the taking part in the static display. The Malta Aviation Society would like to thank the Polish Navy for accepting our invitation for participation in this year's edition. The Bryza is one of the many variants of the An-28, the Bryza is the Maritime Patrol reconnaissance variant (equipped with: 360° Search and Surveillance Radar ASR-400, Link-11 datalink). Used mainly for sea border patrolling, search and rescue operations and protection of the national economical sea zone.  

For the 2nd time in its history The Malta International Airshow is pleased to welcome again The Irish Air Corps. In this 19th Edition The Irish Air corps will be present on the static display with a Learjet 45. The Air Corps currently operates one Learjet 45. This aircraft entered service in 2004 and operates seven days a week usually in the Ministerial Air Transport role. In addition to its transport role, the Learjet 45 regularly carries out national and international patient transfer services in conjunction with the Department of Health and Children.