Maleth-Aero (DB, Malta International) has announced it has acquired a maiden A340-600 in the form of 9H-PGS (msn 1030), formerly A6-EHK with Etihad Airways (EY, Abu Dhabi International).

The Maltese ACMI/charter specialist's chief executive, Michael O'Brien, said in a statement the aircraft will feature eight seats in First, 32 in Business, and 276 in Economy class.

"We are very pleased to be introducing this product to our managed fleet and expect 9H-PGS to be on the ramp by August," he said.

According to the ch-aviation fleets module, Maleth-Aero's inventory also includes two B737-300(QC)s, one B737-300(F) (in service for ASL Airlines Belgium), two B737-300s, one B737-500, one E145 as well as several business jets.