Wizz Air Malta receives air operator’s certificate

Wizz Air has been granted an Air Operator’s Certificate (AOC) for new unit Wizz Air Malta
It secured approval by the European Union Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) and an Operating Licence by the Malta Civil Aviation Directorate
Wizz Air Malta has commenced operations with the first flight taking off from Rome Fiumicino International Airport.
The new subsidiary will be based in Malta with postholder roles, and the management team present on-site.
Wizz Air recently appointed Diarmuid Ó Conghaile as the Managing Director of Wizz Air Malta, who will take up the position in Valetta from 1 November 2022.
Wizz Air already operates multiple AOCs including Wizz Air UK and Wizz Air Abu Dhabi, alongside Wizz Air Hungary.
Wizz Air President, Robert Carey, said: “This will provide opportunities to further diversify our operations and drive growth. Malta’s economic and regulatory regime will enable Wizz Air to strengthen its position in the global market.”
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