German Navy to represent Germany

04 May 2013

The German Navy has confirmed that it will be participating in this year's Airshow with a Dornier 228MR coming from Marinefliegergeschwader 3 (MFG3) based at Nordholz.

Reds are cleared to Malta

21 March 2013

Acknowledged as one of the world’s premier aerobatic teams, the Royal Air Force Aerobatic Team, The Red Arrows, will be performing in Malta's skies this September 28th and 29th at the Malta International Airshow.

Invitations and preperations

18 February 2013

Preparations for this year are already taking shape and invitations have been sent out for the Malta Int’l Airshow 2013.

Additions in the Sunday Programme

29 September 2012

The Malta International Airshow is adding at least to more items in the flying display programme for Sunday in place of The Red Arrows that have now confirmed that they will be unable to reach Malta in time for Sunday’s afternoon display.

Further Update: Red Arrows not flying today, Air Malta A320 at 415pm

29 September 2012

The Royal Air Force Aerobatic Team The Red Arrows will not be displaying today after the team experienced technical difficulties on their way to Malta and diverted into a military base in Sardegna.

Star participants at The Malta International Airshow 2012

28 September 2012

The Malta International Airshow is in full swing in its latest preparations for this weekend's airshow at Malta International Airport. Most of the aircraft are on the ground except for the Red Arrows. The team experienced technical difficulties on their way to Malta and diverted into a military base in Sardegna. The team's engineers are currently doing their very best to have the aircraft serviceable again but it is not yet known if the Red Arrows will be able to perform in Malta.

Press Conference about the Airshow

27 September 2012

The Malta International Airshow 2012 takes place this weekend 29th and 30th September. Six countries shall participate namely, Malta, United Kingdom, Italy, Germany, United States & Qatar for the first ever time, NATO will also be participating.

Airshow Transport Service

27 September 2012

Airshow dedicated transport from near the phoenicia hotel to the airshow gate and back. Oasis Transport will offer this service please make sure to use this service to have the best service ever. Fast & reliable. Price: €2.50 one way €4.00 two way

Airshow cancellations and new participants

22 September 2012

As much of you are aware we have had some cancellations reasons are as follows. The RAF BBMF C-47 display has been cancelled due to recent technical difficulties for long flights over water. The RAF Grob Tutor display has been cancelled due to a fleet-wide temporary grounding.

Qataris to participate for the first time

21 September 2012

The Malta International Airshow will this year host a newcomer to the Malta airshow scene. A Qatar Emiri Air Force C-130J will participate in the static display and this also marks the first-ever visit by a Qatari Hercules to Malta. The C-130J is the newest version of the famous C-130 Family and the C-130 J is nicknamed the Super Hercules.

8 days to go...

20 September 2012

Airshow gates on the Hal Farrug Road will open at 10am and close at 5.30pm. Entry tickets to the show are available at €12 per person, and children under 14 enter for free if accompanied by an adult. The static display of aircraft starts at 10am and continues till 5.00pm where the public can speak to the crew of the aircraft in the line-up. The flying display starts at 1.30pm and closes with the Red Arrows display at around 4pm on both days. Food and drink stalls are available.

Air Malta to Participate in The Malta International Airshow

13 September 2012

This year Air Malta will take an active part in the Malta International Airshow and will participate with an Airbus A320 aircraft. The air show, now in its 20th edition, will be held on the 29/30th September at Malta International Airport.

P-3 Orion from the US Navy

31 August 2012

The United States Navy has confirmed participation with a P-3C Orion coming from Patrol Squadron 9 the Golden Eagles. VP-9 is based in Kaneohe Marine Corps Base Hawaii.

The Official Malta Interntaional Airshow poster

30 August 2012

The Malta Aviation Society is pleased to launch the 2012 Malta International Airshow official poster.

Royal Navy to be particpate with Avenger T.1

29 August 2012

The Royal Navy's latest fixed wing addition, the Avenger T.1, shall be participating in this year's airshow static line up. It will be the first time ever the aircraft shall be displayed outside the United Kingdom, after it's first ever public appearance at RAF Leuchars, Scotland, two weeks before Malta’s airshow.

German Navy to represent Germany

29 August 2012

The German Navy has confirmed that it will be participating in this year's Airshow with a Dornier228MR coming from Marinefliegergeschwader 3 (MFG3) based at Nordholz.

RAF fighters fly-in for static

24 August 2012

The Royal Air Force has confirmed that 6 more aircraft will participate in the Malta International Airshow Static Display.

Calendar being published for 2013

23 August 2012

The Malta Aviation Society is publishing a Calendar for the very first time. The Calendar illustrates selected images from the past 19 editions of the Malta International Airshow.

US Air Force to be represented by a C-130 Hercules

22 August 2012

The United States Air Forces in Europe is sending a C-130 Hercules from the 86th Airlift Wing based in Ramstein, Germany. The C-130J is the newest version of the famous C-130 Family and the C-130 J is nicknamed the Super Hercules.

Newly designed embroidery patch

21 August 2012

Celebrating 20 Years of The Malta International Airshow, the Malta Aviation Society has designed an embroidery patch with velcro for the occasion.

The Armed Forces of Malta confirms participation

17 August 2012

The Armed Forces of Malta confirms the participation both in the static display as well as in the flying display programme, through its very capable Air Wing. Included in the flying display repertoire shall be the Hawker Beechcraft B.200 King Air Maritime Patrol Aircraft and the Alouette III helicopter. Both assets shall be on static display as well, accompanied by a Britten Norman BN-2B Islander and Bulldog primary training aircraft.

Italian detachment to represent Italian AF

17 August 2012

The Italian Military Mission in Malta will be the sole Italian AF participation for this year's event. The detachment is formed by 2 AB-212 helicopter's primarily used for the Search and Rescue operations in Malta. The AB-212 is flown by a joint Italo-Maltese crew and the detachment has been in Malta since 1973 helping in training and in operations with the Armed Forces of Malta.

Airshow back to Apron 4

06 August 2012

The Malta Aviation Society held a very cordial meeting with MIA representatives where various items were discussed. It is the aim of both parties to move the airshow back to Park 4 subject to approval by a third party.

Nato Awacs in static display

16 July 2012

The North AtlanticTreaty Organization (NATO) has accepted the invitation made by the MaltaAviation Society (MAS) to participate with a boeing E-3A airborne early warningand control (AWACS) aircraft on static display for the Malta InternationalAirshow 2012.

Libyan Jets return to Luqa

04 July 2012

The Malta Aviation Society is extremely pleased that the newLibyan leadership has gratefully accepted our invitation to participate in this year's event after last year's historic change-of-country-colours ceremony at the Malta Int’l Airshow.

Guardia di Finanza confirm 2 assets for airshow

21 June 2012

After last week's news about the participation of the Guardia di Finanza Piaggio P-166DL3, we can now confirm that an AgustaWestland A-109Nexus helicopter will be joining the Piaggio 166 in the static line-up for this year’s Malta International Airshow.

Spitfire heading to Malta

11 June 2012

70 years ago the George Cross medal for Gallantry was awarded to the people of Malta for heroism shown on the ground during the dark days of World War 2. But there were many heroes in the air too and one such hero was undoubtedly the Spitfire, the RAF’s premium fighter of the war.

RAF in Force for 2012

23 March 2012

In line with celebrating the historic event, the RAF will be out in force for the Malta International Airshow 2012 with the Red Arrows closing the airshow program on both days. Also coming from the RAF are the (BBMF) C-47 Dakota, the Hawk Display, the Tucano Display, King Air Display & for the first time in Malta the RAF Grob Tutor Display.

Invitations for the 2012 Malta International

20 March 2012

The 20th Edition of the Malta International Airshow coincides with the 70th Anniversary of the since Malta became known as the George Cross Island. Invitations for this year’s event have now been all sent and now we wait with anticipation.

New participant Country...Poland

02 August 2011

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.

Learjet from the Irish

01 August 2011

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.

Frecce Tricolori are back!

01 June 2011

After an absence of 6 years we are delighted to have with us once again the world-famous Frecce Tricolori at this year’s edition of the Malta international Airshow. The world’s largest aerobatic team is planned to fly on both days and on Sunday will bring the show to an end.

RAF’s Dakota, Tornados and Hawk for Malta Airshow

01 April 2011

The Royal Air Force (RAF) Battle of Britain Memorial Flight (BBMF) C-47 Dakota will surely be one of the stars at The Malta International Airshow 19th edition. The Dak will feature amongst other types of aircraft coming for the Malta airshow from the Royal Air Force.