DC Aviation Malta - New Vehicle Fleet

DC Aviation Ltd. rode the rough ride of the economic down turn. The Maltese FBO although did not see the customary increase in business jets travelling to Malta, in 2009 maintained the same numbers as 2008, and if the last few months keep the October trend then DC Aviation might even register a minute increase, in spite of the circumstances. As of the 1st of November, DC Aviation will also be handling business jets flying into Malta, which should increase our market share and improve over all the level of service afforded to business aviation in Malta. This gives us hope for the coming year and it was also because of this that we have invested heavily in ground equipment, namely a fleet of cars, from crew to VIP limousines, as well as a GA toilet cart. Our positive outlook is further strengthened by the local government who has identified business aviation as an area of economic growth. We expect that once the new legislation on Aircraft registration is launched in the first quarter of 2010, more business aviation traffic will come to our shores. Finally with the setting up of the Malta Business Aviation Association, we feel that Maltese business aviation community is properly geared up to tackle the future challenges.

Towards Greener Aviation

Although Malta is not the first country that comes to mind when speaking of business aviation in Europe, in the latest statistics published by the EBAA, Malta was the only airport in Europe which registered a growth in business aviation activity. Whilst granted the activity in Malta is still miniscule when compared to other European airports, one has to admit that a growth is a growth and in the current economic climate this is no mean feat. This is no accident, the Maltese government by a number of economic measures has managed to create an environment whereby high net worth individuals and industries have set base in Malta, increasing the country’s economic growth and as a direct result the number of movements of business jets to the island. Although a Malta is a small economy, it has so far not experienced the economic downturn in the same way as mainland Europe. DC Aviation had seen potential in Malta back in 2007 and in 2008 had established an office in Malta offering business jet handling and serving also as a regional sales office for its fleet of in excess of 35 business jets. DC Aviation’s faith has been rewarded as when the world started experiencing the economic downturn in Malta in October 2008 we handled the most business jets ever on the island. DC Aviation wants to actively contribute to the local community in Malt and as such last Sunday, 8th March 2009, officially launced in Malta an innovative campaign together with the Birkirkara Local Council on the official visit of His Excellency the President of Malta Dr. Edward Fenech Adami. An initiative which should improve the local environment and lead by example by contributing positively to the evironment. DC Aviation donated a number of trees, which were planted by His Excellency The President of Malta and the Managing Director of DC Aviation Ltd. Stanley Bugeja, at the Garden Beatu Nazju Falzon. ‘Towards Greener Aviation’ is the name of chosen by DC Aviation whereby a tree would be planted in the local council of Birkirkara for every business jet we handle in Malta.

DC Aviation will be exhibiting at MEBA, Dubai 16-18 November 2008

DC Aviation is continuing on from its successful attendance at the EBACE by exhibiting at the Middle East Business Aviation (MEBA)between the 16-18 November 2008. After this year's successful premiere as an exhibitor at the European Business Aviation Convention & Exhibition (EBACE) in Geneva, DC Aviation, Germany's main provider of private jets, is exhibiting for the first time at the Middle East Business Aviation (MEBA) in Dubai. The MEBA ranks as one of the main exhibitions in the world for business aviation. It takes place for the third time at the Dubai Airport exhibition grounds from 16th to 18th November 2008. In the private aviation industry the Middle East sector ranks as one of the markets with the strongest growth, and thus rates as one of the most attractive. This is one of the reasons why we will be increasing our presence in the UAE in future. We are generally continuing to expand our international locations in order to offer our clients even greater service thanks to increased flexibility and exclusiveness on the spot, e.g. by stationing international fleets and key accounts. As a recent addition to the DC Aviation family, there will also be a presence from DC Aviation Ltd. in Malta. DC Aviation has plans to setup the first FBO in Malta in the next 12 months. DC Aviation is the only dedicated business jet handling company in Malta and will also act as a regional sales office for our ever expanding fleet of business aircraft. Both existing and potential clients are cordially invited to visit DC Aviation at this exhibitions. For an appointment you may contact me on stanley.bugeja@dc-aviation.com.mt