Airnews Malta Bureau is gearing up to host the fourth edition of its aviation networking event next year.

Top leaders from airlines, charter operators and flights schools will once again be gathering at Bank of Valletta’s head office for the BOV Aviation Outlook.

The half-day event focuses on the key issues affecting those involved in the aviation industry in Malta.

BOV Aviation Outlook brings together policymakers, regulators, airlines, airport management and air navigation service providers for frank discussions on the issues that are affecting the industry.

Government, AOC holders, MRO providers and flights schools will examine the effects of counterproductive regulations on the industry and address the need to strike a new balance on how the industry is regulated while exploring the opportunities that are abound.

Despite the challenges, the local aviation industry has continued to expand and at least four new operators have been granted an Air Operator’s Certificate in the past 12 months.

The event has grown since its inception in 2011, when World Airnews published its Malta Special insert in the May issue of the magazine. The 10-page insert will again take a snapshot of the latest developments.

Delegates attending the BOV Aviation Outlook will also get a complimentary copy of JP4 Aeronautica, the largest selling aviation magazine in Italy. The publication, edited by Marco Iarossi, will be dedicating a whole centrespread to the local aviation scene, highlighting what Malta has to offer to prospective investors.

The Airnews Malta Bureau will also be giving due recognition to a number of people who have distinguished themselves in the local aviation industry.

The committee presiding over the nominations is chaired by aviation lawyer Francesca Galea, with Capt. Sinclair Portelli and university lecturer Riccardo Flask as members.

There are three categories warded: Aviator of the Year; Leader of the Year; and Lifetime Achievement Award. Past winners include Aviation Museum’s director Ray Polidano, Air Malta captain Philip Apap Bologna and veteran aviation journalist Richard Caruana.

To request an invitation, e-mail stefan.abela@bov.com. Requests for invitations will be reviewed by the organising committee.

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