January 2012
Medavia provides Humanitarian Assistance for Libya
Report on The Times of Malta
December 2011 - Medavia Design Organisation is pleased to announce that it has obtained an extension to its Scope of Approval. This will enable the Design Organisation to produce Design Packages for Cabin Interior, Galleys or other Interior Equipment within these technical fields without limitations.
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November 2011 - Medavia delighted to fly the Prime Minister of Malta, Dr. Lawrence Gonzi to Tripoli!!!
http://www.timesofmalta.com/articles/view/20111128/local/PM-touches-down-to-red-carpet-in-Tripoli.395868
September 2011 - Finance Minister Hon. Tonio Fenech visited the Medavia on the official launch of the Medavia EASA Part 21 design organisation.
During the visit the Minister visited the Design office and he also toured the Medavia hangar facility that was completed less than a year ago.
The Medavia General Managers explained that the losses incurred by Medavia throughout the Libya crisis "were not insignificant". Mr Joe Formosa, General Manager Finance and Administration added that prospects, however, were looking good as oil companies have started to return to Libya. "We will recover," Mr Formosa said confidently.
The Company worked hard to contain costs and it did not lay off any of its more than 100 workers, however, through government assistance, it deferred a number of tax payments to mitigate the effect on its cash flow. Medavia utilised this period to obtain international certification that allows it to carry out innovative engineering and design changes on large and small aircraft. It also invested in new workshops and offices at its hangar in the Safi Aviation Park.
Hon Fenech congratulated Medavia for using this period to train its staff and to aid humanitarian efforts.
July 2011 - Following months of hard work Medavia has finally reached its goal and attained an approval as an EASA Part 21 design organisation. This attainment enhances the capabilities of the Company that has been actively involved for a number of years in the design and installation of customised installations for aircraft. Medavia is now geared up and approved to offer a holistic design, approval and installation service that was previously not available in the Mediterranean region. The Design team can also offer engineering consultancy and training.
More information on this new dimension of the Company is available in the Design section of the website.
For any design and/or engineering enquiries use the contact form and select 'Design Enquiries' from the 'Department' field drop down menu and fill in the fields accordingly. For your convenience a separate document can be attached to your enquiry. The Design Office can also be reached on (356) 2249 0244 during office hours.
November 2010 - Healthy Eating at Medavia - A healthy eating day was lately organised at Medavia's facility in Safi. The Company provided free healthy packed lunches to the entire workforce. Managers and supervisors distributed the packed food to their direct reports. We believe that such initiatives contribute to an interal culture of well-being and it is a fact of life that a healthy, happy and motivated workforce, performs much better. Mr. Roderick Cutajar, Head of HR, went on to say that such events are always welcome by the Company's Executive Management.
October 2010 - Medavia has been awarded the 'EQUAL OPPORTUNITIES EMPLOYER' prestigious certification. The Equality Mark is a certification awarded to companies that make gender equality one of their values and whose management is based on the recognition and promotion of the potential of all employees irrespective of their gender and caring responsibilities. The National Commission for the Promotion of Equality (NCPE) through the European Social Fund (ESF) programme, has awarded this equality mark to Medavia because the Company has demonstrated a commitment towards best HR practices in the area of gender equality (recruitment/jobs enlargement/sexual harassment policies/etc.). The Equality logo will also be utilized for branding purposes. The presentation ceremony was held on the 15th of October 2010.
July 2010 - Breast Cancer Awareness Seminar - Medavia has recently organised a seminar on breast cancer awareness for all its female employees. Gertrude Abela from the Breast Care Support Group, an expert in the field, covered areas related to breast health, cancer symptoms, prevention and cure. Research in the field indicates that awareness and screening programmes are significantly effective in reducing breast cancer advance and deaths. Roderick Cutajar, Medavia's head of HR, emphasized that these events confirm the Company's interest in the general welfare of its employees and its commitment to continue to provide such initiatives.
July 2010 - Donation to a Drug Rehabilitation Complex - As part of its social accountability strategy, Mediterranean Aviation Company Ltd recently donated an LCD television to Santa Marija Drug Rehabilitation Complex. Medavia general manager Joseph Formosa presented the TV to Santa Marija clinical and acting operations director George Grech, in the presence of head of unit Ray Grech, youth worker Carmen Brincat and Medavia head of HR, Roderick Cutajar.
May 2010 - Medavia Blood Donation Day - Blood donation day was recently organised by Mediterranean Aviation Co. Ltd (Medavia). A large number of voluntary donors attended the event including members from the management team donating blood of their own free will and extending their full co-operation and support for this noble cause. The company, which is totally committed to corporate social responsibility, the well-being of its employees and society will continue its campaign to raise personal health awareness as well as encourage employees to support non-profit institutions.