Impact/ Effect of COVID-19 on the Business Private Aviation Industry in Malta

Bachelor in International Hospitality Management (Hons)

Academic Year 2020-2021

Halip Viorica

A. Authenticity Form –
The dissertation should include an Authenticity Form. The Authenticity Form must be printed, signed and inserted in the introductory pages of the electronic and hard copy of the dissertation. Done

B. The Abstract
What does this research set out to do and why? – this research is set out to identify, analyze, compare and gather information of the effect of the global pandemic on business private aviation industry in Malta. The researcher is currently working in the business aviation field, and she has an interest on the business aviation industry.
How did it seek to do it? – A qualitative approach will be used in accordance with methodology. In order to assist the analysis part, case reports, interviews, official webinars and platform regarding business aviation in Malta are analyzed and discussed.
• What are the general findings? –
• What do these suggest? – making the aviation industry an important pillar on the Maltese island.

Research question: How Malta’s business private aviation industry responded to the Covid-19 Pandemic?
What conclusions are reached? In conclusion, the paper will be an up-to-date study related to the private aviation industry and the effect of the pandemic. The suggestion stage will be accompanied by new aviation entrepreneurial and governmental initiatives and activities that might help for an effective recovery from this crisis.
What are the implications of these?
– new policy and support from the government
– New business aviation forum for business private aviation industry.
– A new organisation “women in aviation” that is taking place and support the women’s work on the island.
– ……..

C. Acknowledgements
In this section, the student should express thanks to those who assisted in the research. These should be kept to a minimum. – to do at a later stage

Table of Contents

Introduction 6
Literature Review 8
History of aviation industry in Malta 8
Aircraft Registration in Malta 10
Factors Contributing to Malta’s Aviation Growth 12
Role of Airlines in the Spread of Coronavirus in Malta 12
Impact of the Virus on the Aviation Sector 14
Private Aviation Industries’ Strategies 15
Methodology 17
Analysis and Discussion of the Results 17
Conclusions and Recommendations 19
References 19