Lawrence Zammit has been appointed chairman of Air Malta by the Ministry for Investment. He will take over from Louis Grech, who has held the post since 1996.
Mr Zammit is currently chairman of Malta International Airport, but his replacement is said to be imminent.
The other Air Malta directors are Paul Bonello, Joe Fenech Conti, Euchar Mizzi, Noel Radmilli and Michael Soler.