Prime Minister Robert Abela held a series of meetings in New York with senior representatives of Delta Air Lines and BlackRock as part of the Government's efforts to strengthen Malta's connectivity, attract further high-quality investment and create new opportunities for the Maltese economy.
During a meeting with Delta Air Lines Vice President Scott Jordan, discussions focused on the performance of the direct route between New York - JFK and Malta, which began operating three times a week in June this year. The route recorded an average seat load factor of 84% up to 21 September. An encouraging result that reflects strong demand for this direct connection.
In light of this positive performance, discussions focused on the possibility of extending the route into 2027. Further collaboration to promote Malta in the American market was also discussed. The Prime Minister noted that the direct connection to New York is already delivering added value for tourism and business while opening up further opportunities for connectivity with the US market.
In a separate meeting with BlackRock, one of the world's largest investment management companies, discussions centred on opportunities for further investment in Malta. The Prime Minister highlighted the strong performance of the Maltese economy, the country's stability and the ongoing work to attract high-quality investment in strategic and innovative sectors.
During the meeting, the Prime Minister stressed that Malta must remain a credible and competitive partner for international investors, while ensuring that the investment attracted to the country continues to create quality jobs and new opportunities for Maltese and Gozitan workers and businesses.
“These meetings reflect our continued efforts to strengthen Malta's connectivity and attract further high-quality investment to our country. Our objective is clear. To build a stronger and more competitive economy that creates better opportunities for people, businesses and future generations," said Prime Minister Robert Abela.
