7 comments so far.GTA reiterates its call for fixed-wing airlink between Malta and Gozo
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The Gozo Tourism Association has said that the recently announced introduction of the Fast Ferry Service as from June, between Valletta and Mgarr is the latest loop in the inter-island connectivity chain.
It went on to say that this much long-awaited service follows the introduction of the fourth ferry to the Gozo Channel Fleet in June 2019, an addition that has improved remarkably the sea link between Gozo and Malta.
In a statement, the Association said that “at this juncture the Gozo Tourism Association is repeating for the umpteenth time the tourism sector’s call for the introduction of the fixed-wing airlink between Malta and Gozo.”
It argued that “such a link will complement the sea link, whilst providing a convenient and less time-consuming inter-island transfer for tourists and Gozitans alike between the Malta International Airport and Gozo.”
“The establishment of the fixed-wing inter-islands operation will not only enhance the connectivity, put it will open up new job opportunities here on Gozo,” it said.
The Association stressed that “the rough time, especially for the touristic sector, brought about by the global covid- 19 pandemic, should not discourage us, on the contrary this should be the appropriate time to continue improving Gozo’s touristic offer, by expanding, enhancing and facilitating further tourists’ arrivals and departures to destination Gozo when the present situation permits.”
It also noted that “the inauguration of the second fibre optic cable last December, between the two major Maltese Islands, was another infrastructural project that upgraded the digital connectivity for Gozo.”
Considering these latest additional modes of connectivity during these last two years, the Gozo Tourism Association said that it noted “the considerable improvements towards the inter- island connectivity between Mainland Malta and Gozo.”
The Gozo Tourism Association said that it is “certain that the fruition of these three important steps in connectivity were achieved since there was no doubt, the political will to implement them.”
“Like the three aforementioned projects if there is a strong political will, this next loop in the inter-island connectivity with a fixed-wing airlink can be achieved. Gozo deserves this next step.” it said. .
Gozo Tourism Association, yes it’s not a bad idea about the connectivity by air .. Malta Gozo Malta
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This is a very bad idea. Too many of those small planes crash and Malta is very populated and all the houses and everything else is close together. Many of the houses are connected. If one of these small planes crashed, it would cause great damage.
it’s a vision …. I respect
We are in the 21 st century, we no longer travel carts and horses .. don’t forget that the first economy is the tourism
am i wrong in thinking that spitfires flew from gozo during the war .i am sure there was a runway .i would appreciate any information on this subject . E-mail supplied .
The helicopter should be put back. Wings need a longer runway and more costly to operate,
No Slide, helicopters are much more expensive to buy, to operate and to maintain.
Helicopters need 2 to 4 times the power when compared to fixed-wing aircraft of similar performance (payload capacity and cruising speed). This much higher fuel consumption, air pollution and sound emission goes together with many more moving parts (a rotor system is very complicated), needing more and very specialised maintenance.
Safety-wise, helicopters do not come close to fixed-wing aircraft. Auto-rotation over a mainly hilly and maritime region does not provide much to put the mind at ease. Fatal bird strikes are also more likely, due to the different behaviour of most birds on approach of a helicopter as compared to an aeroplane.
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