Lufthansa Technik Malta today delivered its first Airbus 340-600 to Etihad Airways after servicing in 21 days, nine days ahead of schedule.

A further six aircraft of the type - the longest in the world - are to be refitted in Malta.

Lufthansa Technik Malta CEO Louis Giordimaina said the first class cabin of the aircraft was totally refurbished along with the normal refit. He said that the company has a full order book for this year.

Finance Minister Tonio Fenech said Lufthansa’s decision to refit six Etihad aircraft in Malta was a major vote of confidence in the workforce’s ability and it confirmed Malta as a centre for aviation services.

The A340-600, which leaves tomorrow, has the livery celebrating Abu Dhabi’s 2009 F1 Grand Prix, which was the first for the emirate.

The pilot of this aircraft is Maltese Franco Azzopardi, of Hamrun.

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