Malta's Universal Airlines accepts maiden Dash 8

Malta-based charter airline Universal Air is launching scheduled passenger operations with a planned fleet of four De Havilland Canada Dash 8-400s. Initial flights to Munich and the Hungarian city of Pecs are planned for the spring, with additional frequencies and routes planned for later in the summer, including Palermo, Ibiza and Corfu. Simon Cook, Universal Air’s CEO, said: “Our ambition is to lead a renaissance in air travel, becoming the preferred airline for modern travellers seeking value and convenience. We