Props

AIRCRAFT TYPE	OPERATOR	REGISTRATION	NOTES	HISTORY
B. Bonanza		F-GBDR	Arrived around May 2015. Makes local flights from time to time. Still in Malta as of 27.10.17.
B. Bonanza		N456T	This aircraft had arrived in Malta on 31.03.12 and has been based here since. On a technical specifications sheet attached to the aircraft during the Malta Int’l airshow, armament was listed as ”Dashing good looks and a bold pilot”.
B. 300 Super King Air		N907DB	Arrival date unknown but departed on 20.03.19.	c/n FA-85.
Beech Kingair		N3532	First known visit on 01.02.15. Parked at Med-Avia facilities when not flying.
Beech Kingair		N3536	First known visit on 27.12.14. Parked at Med-Avia facilities when not flying.
Beech Kingair		N3539	In Malta by 12.03.15. Parked at Med-Avia facilities when not flying.
B. B300 Super King Air		N60125	Arrival date unknown but departed on 14.02.19.	c/n FL-645.
Reims-Cessna 172M	Valletta Flying Club	G-BAOB	Aircraft arrived on 06.07.87, departing in 11.87.	c/n 0949
Cessna 172M	Custom Aerial Photos	N73818	Arrived on 14 Aug 03.	c/n 17267369, mfd 1976.
Cessna 182P	Real Aero Club de Valencia	EC-CQB	Arrived early June, 2006, on lease to Malta School of Flying. Departed on 05.07.06.	c/n 18263609, p.i. N6026J.
Ce. 525 Citaton M2		N627GB	Arrival date unknown but departed on 20.03.19.	c/n 525-0930.
Diamond DA-40D Diamond Star TDI	Malta School Of Flying	OE-DJB	Landed in Malta on a direct flight from factory in Austria on Mon 13 Sept 2004. Left Malta in November 2004.	c/n D4.113
DHC-2 Beaver	Pan Ocean Exploration	N7283	First noted on 09.04.78 at Luqa Airport’s Park 8 (then still known as the civil terminal), it was later taken to Park 9, where it remained until 1982, after which it was towed over to Miaco over at Safi. At Miaco, it acquired "Pan Ocean Exploration" titles, and was probably shipped out of Safi in container. (Information courtesy of John Visanich.)	History courtesy of www.dhc-2.com: c/n 725, Delivered 17-Nov-1954, N728A Arabian American Oil Co, ARAMCO, ADCO Airlines Inc., Wichita, KA, Regd Nov-1971, N7283 Aviation Development Consultants, Noted 1976 Larnaca - Kingsfield ex Arabian American Oil Co, Cyprus Services Parachute Club, Noted at Dahrahn 05-Jun-1977, Apalachicola International Training Centre, Apalachicola, FL, Regd May-1993, B. A. Grassfield, Englewood, CO, Regd 14-Dec-1995, For Sale, Noted @ Victoria, BC at 50th Convention, Regd 25-Feb-1999, Alaska Rainbow Lodge, King Salmon, AK, Incident 13-Jun-2000 Levelock, AK NTSB file ANC00LA069, Falcon LLC., King Salmon, AK, Regd 22-Dec-2004.
FH.227B	Stellar	LN-KAA	In Malta at least throughout 1976.	c/n 537; r/o 19.02.67 N7816M Mohawk Airlines "City of Worcester' del 06.04.67; Allegheny Airlines mgd 12.04.72; LN-KAA Stellar Airfreighter AIS bt 02.05.74; Tunisavia lsd 11.76; Stellar Airfeighter AIS ret 27.12.77; F-GBRZ Air Rouergue bt 28.03.79; Touraine Air Transport bt 08.79; PT-LCT TABA Isd 07.82; F-GBRZ Transport Aerien Transregional ret 09.91; WFU & stored 09.91
Grumman AA-5B		N28236	Arrived in Malta in late November/ early December.
Hurel Dubois HD.34		F-BICP	In Malta at least throughout May 1971, conducting a survey.
Piper PA-28-161 Warrior II		G-BSOZ	First noted late June 2017.	c/n 28-7916080.
P. PA-32R-300 Cherokee Lance	Victor Tango Air Services Inc.	N5328P	Aircraft arrived around May 2015. Seems to never have flown again, and remains at Park 3 (on its undercarriage) with the cockpit covered up. As of September 2022, this aircraft was listed as being offered for sale “as is”.	c/n 32R-7780460.
P. Proctor 5	David Waddington Publications	G-AHBC	Replacement for G-AIAG. Aircraft normally based at Nice, France, but arrived at Luqa on 12.08.54, departing on 07.09.54.	Built to order of Donaldson Bros (Alloa) Ltd., first flown 14,4.46, collected by Donaldson's pilot 19.4.46, and flown to Balado. Sold to D. Wickins at Fairoaks 7.52, to D. M. Thomas at Cranfield 12.53 and to D. Waddington 8.54.
P. Proctor 5		G-AHWX	This aircraft was in Malta between the following dates 17 Dec 47 - 3 Jan 47, 5-23 Jan, 26 Jan – 8 May (made a day trip to Catania on 30 Mar, departing at 10:00 returning at 18:45, and another one day trip to Tunis on 12 and 14 Apr. A similar trip to Tunis but returning from Catania on 4 May, departing for Libya on the 8th.), and between 9 May – 23 Jun when it left for Catania.	Built for D. L. Steiner of Speke, first flown 5.9.46, collected by owner 02.10.46. Sold to C. C. Deane 11.47 and based in Malta. Sold abroad 11.48 in Italy as I-ADOH.
P. Proctor 5	J. Maitland	G-AKYB	Aircraft arrived on 20.05.57 at 09:05 from Idris, Libya but no departure details on Cus-13/IA-24 file. For storage at Ta’ Qali after expiry of C. of A. Re-appeared at Luqa with a permit to fly to England for a C. of A. renewal overhaul on 14.11.58. Departed for Croydon airfield, England on the 15th. I received the following from Mr. Bill Fisher. The owner was Sqn. Ldr. J. R. Maitland (known as Jock) who has a US confirmed, but not RAF accepted, kill of a MiG 15 in Korea, when on secondment to the USAF and flying an F-86e. He went on to run Maitland-Drewery Avn. who were Viking, and later Viscount, operators with Ted Drewery, a Bromley based builder. He also ran the civil side of Biggin Hill for many years in addition the organizing the Biggin Hill Air Fair and was a great supporter when I imported Lancaster G-ASXX and F-86E G-ATBF.
P. Proctor 4	D. Waddington	G-ANVZ	CoA expired on 06.07.56 at Luqa. Departure date from Malta unknown, but noted at Naples-Capodichino airport hangar in August 1964, “... covered in dust and looking worst for wear”.	c/n H.797 ex RM194. By Dec 54 registered to Aerocontractors (Aicraft Distributors) Ltd; to D. Waddington by October 1955, Luqa, Malta,
P. Cherokee PA-28-180E	Maltese Flying Club	G-AYIC	I have no information about this club. Aircraft was lost on a Luqa-Catania flight on 20.12.72. It does not appear to have been placed on the Maltese register. Date of arrival at Malta also unknown.	c/n 28-5822. Registered in the UK, on 31.07.70, cancelled on 01.01.73.
P. PA-28 Cherokee	Island Air International	N180LK	Aircraft stayed in Malta between 03 Apr 97 till 23 Feb 03.
P. PA-32-301 Saratoga	Aircraft Guaranty Title Corp.	N103KM
PZL-104 Wilga 35A	European Flight Academy	D-ETVS	Operator titles never applied. Towed a “WELCOME” banner during 2001 Malta Airshow. Left Malta in a container during first week of August, 2004.	c/n 74205. Ex Polish and East German military. Previous identity SP-FWV.
Lake Seawolf		N1402J	Landed at Luqa on 25 Sept 85 for demonstrations to the Armed Forces of Malta. At NCA from at least 23 Oct – 03 Nov. Still in Malta until 06 Dec, when it made a local flight.
Rockwell Commander 112B		N629CC	Arrived on 23.03.04.
Socata TB.20 Trinidad		N123XX	Arrived on 30 Aug 02, and entered Safi on same day. Ditched in the sea on 25.11.11, five miles off Malta’s west coast. Pilot rescued by AFM Alouette AS9315, c/s Rescue 15.
S. Metroliner		N3084W	Arrived on 09.07.02. Aircraft carried small “Berry Aviation, Inc.” titles. Placed on Maltese register as 9H-AEU during 07.05.	c/n DC902B
S. Metroliner		N715MQ	Arrived on 09.07.02. To be registered in Malta. Aircraft still carries small Berry Aviation, Inc. titles.	c/n DC805B, XA-SFC, N3008M.

Helicopters

AIRCRAFT TYPE	OPERATOR	REGISTRATION	NOTES	HISTORY
A. Squirrel	Icarus	I-NDIO	In support of film production “U-571” April-May 1999.
AS.355F1 Ecureuil 2		I-VREM	In support of film production “Troy”.	c/n 5297, previously registered F-GEHL.
A.365C Dauphin	Heli Union	F-GBTB	In Malta between 26 Dec 83 – 04 Jan 84, joining B.412 I-SARB (see below). Replaced by S-76 F-GDHU.
AB.206B JetRanger	Autair Heli Services Ltd.	G-AVVH	First seen on 25.12.71. “Home Oil Malta Ltd.” titles were added later. Dep on 30.06.72 for Catania after 6 months 5 days.	c/n 8026. Originally a 206A, modified as a “B” model. Previous reg HP-644, later rr EI-BEV.
AB.206A JetRanger	Autair Helicopter Services Ltd.	G-AWOY	Replacement for S.55 ZS-HDG, which was brought over in a Caledonian/BUA B.707-389, G-AWWD, on 08.03.72. First local flight on the 13, and was used in support of the oil rig “Louisiana”. This helicopter would also be damaged on 21.04.72, when DC-8-63F N8635, of Seaboard World, was taxiing out, and its jet blast hit an Alouette full on its side, blowing it against the JetRanger, which was parked 30 to 40 feet away. Both helicopters were replaced.	c/n 8094. Originally a 206A, modified as a “B” model. Reg. on 29.06.68. Rr SE-HEP.
B. 206	Heli Tours Malta	G-HNLY	Arrived on 29.01.09, to be used for sight-seeing around the Maltese Islands. Replaced by a Robinson R.44.
B. 212	Heliswiss	I-SNAE	In Malta from at least 04 Mar – 30 Apr 82.
B. 212		N2079D	Transporting Maltese worker from/to SCARABEO IV oil rig. In Malta from at least 09–22 Jan 82.
B. 412	Elitos	I-SARB	Arr at Luqa on 27.10.83 in support of oil drilling work off Malta, dep on 18 Apr 84. Overall yellow, AGIP badges on the engine housings, and carried the legend “Costa Smeralda”.
B. 412	Elitos	N416EH	Arr at Luqa on 20.06.84 in support of oil rig work. Remained until at least 10.02.85. Used in film staring Steven Segal “On Dangerous Ground”.	c/n 33011.
B.412	Heliswiss	HB-XNB	In Malta from at least 26 Jan – 03 Jul 82.
Robinson R.44	Heli Tours Malta	G-OCII	Arrived on 16.10.09 as replacement for B. 206 G-HNLY.
Robinson R.44		G-DCSE	Replacement for G-OCII.
Robinson R.44 Raven II		YL-HSG	Malta-based at least between January-May 2018.	c/n 13828, p.i OE-XYR, OK-SPT.
Sikorsky S-55	Autair	ZS-HDG	Seen at Luqa Airport on 25.12.71. Damaged by strong North Westerly winds in February 1972, when it was blown on its side. Partly dismantled and shipped to the UK on board the Panama cargo ship “Nabulk” in late March.
Sikorsky S-76	Heli Union	F-GDHU	Landed in Malta on 04 Jan 84, dep early February.
Sikorsky S-76	Bristow	G-BHLY	Landed in Malta on 17.12.92. Operated a number of flights to/from an oil rig on behalf of AMOCO/BHP, which was on oil exploration work, 30 miles north of Malta. Date of departure unknown, but Bristow had a four month contract.	c/n 760046. “Glenrothes”.
SA. Alouette III	Heli Union	F-BPFF	Damaged by jet blast. See G-AWOY above. Transported to Le Bourget on board a Donaldson Bristol Britannia, G-AOVF, on 03.05.72
SA. 330F Puma	Elitos	I-EHPC	Arrived on 30.04.72 to replace Alouette F-BPFF. Departed on ? Next seen on 07.10.72 landing at 18:30, departing on 05.12.72 at 11:30. Again seen between 10.09.73-__.__.__?	c/n 1140, F-WIPE, I-EHPC, F-BSQI, conv to “J” model, current status?
SA.330J Puma	Elitos	F-GDFI	In Malta between 8 May – 20 Jun 84. Replaced by B.412 N146EH.	c/n 1138. I-EHPB “F” model; conv to “J” version; F-GDFI, destroyed 05.05.86

Jets

AIRCRAFT	OPERATOR	REGISTRATION	NOTES	HISTORY
A.320-232	Wind Jet	EI-DOP	The aircraft arrived for storage in 2011. After the airline ceased operations in August 2012, the fuselage was taken over by Lufthansa Training Centre at Park 2. It was later moved to the company’s car park near Park 4, but was finally scrapped on 15.11.19 when construction of a hangar was initiated. (Information courtesy John Visanich.)	c/n 816, pi B-HSF.
B.720-047B	JAR Aircraft Services	N720JR	Arrived on 11 March 2004, and has been here ever since. Originally parked at Park 4, it had to be moved to make way for the Malta Airshow participants. Scrapped on 05.01.18.	c/n 18451/307.
B.707-123A	Aeroamerica	N7521A	This aircraft had been in Malta for “several months” by January 1980. Eventual departure date unknown.	c/n 17648, re-registered N752TA by May 1980 to Ports of Call Denver. Last known operator was Air Manila. Current status: broken up.
B.720-027	Aeroamerica	N731T	This aircraft had been in Malta for “several months” by January 1980. Eventual departure date unknown.	c/n 18423. Originally N7079 with the Boeing Company and Braniff, re-registered N731T. To Aeromamerica between May 76 – March 80. Broken up April 1980.
B.720-027	Aeroamerica	N730T	One of two or three B.720s leased by Air Malta in the very late 70s/early eighties.	c/n 18154.
B.737-330	Lumiwings	SX-LWA	Aircraft had been brought over by Med-Avia to perform flights to Libya. When not performing flights, it would be towed over to the Med-Avia facilities at Safi. Based in Malta between 18.09.21 - 15.11.21. (Information courtesy John Visanich.)	c/n 25216, christened "Zakynthos"
Canadair CRJ-900	L.A.A.	5A-LAM	Remained at Park 4 after landing on 09.03.15. Aircraft noted with both front passenger doors and nose panels open on 13.07.15. General maintenance?	c/n 15257, Ex C-GZQW.
Convair 880-22M-22	International Orient Pacific	N880JT	Not, strictly speaking, based here, the aircraft was in Malta between 12-17 December 1976, landing from Shannon at 10:00, departing for Brussels at 14:27.	c/n 22-7-8-60 Broken up 04.85, Miami, Fl.
Convair 880-22M-4	Airtrust Singapore	N48059	Like N880JT above, this was more long-term parking than based here. It arrived from Cairo on 24.11.76, departing for the same city on 17.12.76. Custom file 14/IA-53 gived aircraft owner as Singapore Airlines.	c/n 22-00-44M. B/u 1984 Seletar Singapore.
Convair 880-22M21	Airtrust Singapore	N48062		c/n 22-7-8-54. B/u 1984 Seletar Singapore.
Gates Learjet 55	Eurojet	D-CATL	In Malta by 14 Mar 2002. Dep on 1 June 2003 after end of lease.	c/n 55-051, ex N55KD, N55KS, N22GH, N22G, and N734.
Gulfstream III	Phoenix Air	N184PA	Arrived on 24.02.22. Noted at Safi on 3rd March, departing on the 27th. Returned two days later on the 29th. Departed on 14th May, returning on 14th July. Aircraft visits alternated with N196PA (see below).	c/n 318.
Gulfstream III		N186PA	Arrived 03.05.18 to be Malta-based with N197PA.
Gulfstream III	Phoenix Air	N196PA	Arrived on 25.04.21, but departure unknown. Returned, staying between 10th July – 24th August. Seen again on 29.09.21, and appears to have stayed until 27.02.22. Another two-month stay between 14.05.22-14.07.22.	c/n 139.
Gulfstream III	Phoenix Air	N197PA	Arrived on 28.08.17.