SKY ThinkTank, a leading aviation sustainable innovation company, in partnership with its sister airline SKY Mobility (Malta) Ltd. both based in Gozo, has obtained operational authorization for flight tests from TM CAD, paving the way for Malta’s first air delivery service, “Flying ZERO”, the company said Thursday.
After two years of extensive preparation, assessments and cutting-edge development, this milestone marks a new era for Malta, with drone type aircraft deliveries poised to revolutionize the logistics industry on the archipelago, the company said. The commercial launch follows the successful completion of final flight tests.
Speaking at a press event, CEO Alexander Esslinger emphasized the transformative impact of the service, stating that “This is the beginning of a new era for Malta, where real Flying ZERO deliveries is the right choice when time is of essence, transferring urgencies from congested polluted roads fast and safely to the air.”
He also stressed that safety and environmental sustainability are core principles of the Flying ZERO service, noting the company’s commitment to reducing emissions while ensuring the highest safety standards. Innovative and Sustainable: A New Horizon for Malta Flying ZERO, the island's first air delivery service, will introduce a fully sustainable, environmentally friendly air delivery eco-system that is both efficient and reliable.
Utilizing cutting-edge Swiss technology, SKY ThinkTank and SKY Mobility (Malta) aim with Flying ZERO to set a new benchmark in urban air mobility delivery services, with a focus on reducing carbon emissions and improving delivery speeds and doing good.
During a proof-of-concept demonstration in Ta´Qali in the summer of 2023, the company showcased the immense potential of remotely piloted drone type aircraft deliveries to support Malta’s goal of achieving net-zero emissions in the aviation sector. The technology will be integral to the forthcoming commercial launch, serving as a change maker in industries with urgent delivery needs.
Flying ZERO will enable the rapid and secure transport of critical medical supplies, such as blood samples, between healthcare facilities. The company has already partnered with St. James Hospital as its first customer to ensure lifesaving deliveries like blood samples in timesensitive situations by beating Malta’s traffic congestion by air.
For maritime operations, Flying ZERO will expedite the delivery of essential items like bunker samples and medications to ships at sea. This will improve operational efficiency, reduce turnaround times, and contribute to zero-emission shipping logistics.
The service will cater to retailers and online merchants, offering fast, reliable, and environmentally friendly last-mile deliveries for small parcels, documents, and other essential goods, further enhancing the customer experience for Malta’s growing e-commerce sector, the company said.