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42 Events maltatoday, SUNDAY, 13 DECEMBER 2015 42 A bid to live the Harley-Davidson dream THIS Christmas, the highest bid- der in the Harley of Hope cam- paign will be the proud owner of a world exclusive Harley-David- son Street 750 motorcycle, and the entire sum collected will go to the Malta Community Chest Fund. Besides its legendary ap- peal, this dark and bold beauty boasts the autographs of three Harley-Davidson top executives who have signed this bike's tank specifically for this occasion in order to infuse it with an added value that will continue to in- crease through time. Currently displayed in the showroom of Fapi Motors Ltd, the official authorised dealer for Harley-Davidson in Malta, this Harley of Hope bike is gain- ing much attention from those who have always dreamed to own the legend itself. The Harley-Davidson Street 750 was forged with a narrow and lean chassis, a super-low seat, and a new suspension and broad handlebar sweep to pro- vide confidence and maneuver- ability when managing tight turns and fast moves. Minimal- ist in style, it is ideal to handle the traffic of European cities with raw elegance, thereby re- taining its renowned reputation of freedom and self-expression. Several enthusiasts who yearn to live the Harley-Davidson dream have already put in their bids. Offers for the Har- ley of Hope bike can be placed on w w w.harleyof hope.com af- ter registering in the website. Online offers will be accepted until 4:00 pm of Saturday, 26 December, while physical offers will be accepted at the Harley- Davidson Malta showroom till 5:00 pm. The winning offer will be announced during the live televised transmission of L-Istrina. Further information can be obtained by contacting Harley- Davidson Malta, Fapi Motors Ltd, Mdina Road, Attard on tel- ephone 2339 3000, 7909 3508 or by sending an email to info@h- dmalta.com. Eurocargo Logistics announces rebrand EUROCARGO Logistics, the leading provider for reefer logistics, announces a cor- porate revamping with the introduction of a redesigned logo, stationary and the con- current launch of a new com- pany website. Eurocargo Logistics has earned a reputation as one of the leading and most reliable providers for reefer logistics in Malta, since the company's founding in 1999. Evolving over time, the company has broad- ened its horizons and is now of- fering an A-to-Z logistics solution for all its clients' needs, delivering quality combined with reliability. Active Enterprises Co. Ltd was entrusted with the rebranding of Eurocargo Logistics. The rebrand includes a new corporate logo rep- resenting a global logistics compa- ny. The logo is bold and uses strong black and green colours, also fea- turing a box symbol to represent cargo packages. Coupled with the rebranding, Eu- rocargo Logistics is also launching a new company website this month, featuring information on the com- pany's history and showcasing features of each service provided. View website at www.eurocargo. com.mt. Banif team supports, learns about altarpiece restoration RESTORER Erika Falzon and art historian Martina Caruana gave the Banif team a fascinating insight into the work being done on a four-panel medieval altarpiece, in a project initiated by Flimkien għal Ambjent Aħjar (FAA) and supported by Banif Bank. The talk was held at the beautiful Augustinian Pri- ory in Rabat, and was pre- ceded by a guided tour of the cloister. The four-panel altarpiece is thought to rank among Malta's foremost art treasures due to the fine quality of the work, in a coun- try where so few pieces of medieval art are to be found. Painted on wood in the early 15th century by an unknown Ital- ian or Sicilian master, the surviv- ing panels, which probably came from a larger polyptych, feature St Augustine, St Paul or St Mark, St Catherine and the Madonna and the Christ child on the central panel. The work is highly decora- tive in style, boasting a tooled gold background. The panels are unfortunately in a poor state of conservation and FAA's timely involvement will help ensure that the panels do not dete- riorate even further. "Delving into the lay- ers of these works of art helps us understand how they were made and in what historical context, throwing light on the tradition, folklore and so- cial norms of years long gone," said Karl Dingli, Head of Corporate Serv- ices at Banif Bank. "It is for all these reasons that Banif has supported the important conservation project on these invaluable works of art. It is simply fascinating to see history unfold as one layer of painting after another is discov- ered and details invisible to the na- ked eye start showing up." The restoration is expected to take approximately three years to complete, after which the works will be displayed to the public. Emirates announces ambitious fleet retirement schedule for 2016 EMIRATES has announced its fleet plans for 2016. In total, the airline will retire 26 aircraft, in- cluding 12 A330-300s, 4 A340- 300s, 1 A340-500, 6 Boeing 777- 200ERs, 2 Boeing 777-300s and 1 Boeing 777-300ER. The average age of the Emirates aircraft slated for retirement in 2016 will be 15.7 years, well below the average industry retirement age of 25. In addition, 13 more aircraft will be retired in 2017 and another 13 will be retired in 2018. Balancing its aircraft retirement programme, Emirates will take delivery of 36 new aircraft in 2016, including 20 A380s and 16 Boeing 777-300ERs. These two aircraft types are recognised as some of the most efficient and quiet com- mercial airplanes available, emit- ting on average 12% less carbon dioxide than the aircraft being retired. At the end of 2016, the aircraft retirements and new deliveries will put Emirates' average fleet age at 5.6 years, dramatically younger than the global average. A re- cent analysis shows the average fleet age for the top five airlines in North America is 13.6 years, while the average fleet age for the top five airlines in Europe is 10.7 years. Sir Tim Clark, President Emir- ates Airline said, "Emirates has a global footprint as the world's largest international airline, and we have a responsibility to our customers, the communities we serve, and the planet. We are fully committed to flying a modern fleet that is better for the environ- ment, and provides our customers with a superior level of comfort and safety." Currently, the total number of aircraft in the Emirates fleet stands at 244. In 2015, the airline received 26 new aircraft, including 15 A380s, 10 Boeing 777-300ERs and 1 Boeing 777 Freighter. The airline has 262 additional aircraft on order, worth over US$120 bil- lion at list prices. Its order book includes 70 Airbus A380s, 42 Boe- ing 777-300ERs, 115 Boeing 777- 9Xs and 35 Boeing 777-8Xs. When delivered beginning in 2020, the new Boeing 777Xs will come with a variety of fuel ef- ficient design additions making it almost 20% more fuel efficient than previous models. It will also include a range of passenger-fo- cused amenities including larger windows, increased cabin pres- sure, more humidity, higher ceil- ings and a wider cabin than previ- ous models. In addition to reducing the age of its fleet, Emirates also implements a variety of other environmental practices that reduces CO2 emis- sions. These include FlexTracks, a programme that plans efficient flight route patterns based on weather conditions; single-engine taxi on the ground; idle reverse thrust upon landing; and fuel- efficient ground handling and transportation equipment. Emirates publishes its environ- mental initiatives and emissions performance data annually as part of the Emirates Group environ- mental report available on www. emirates.com/environment. Emirates operates a daily sched- uled flight between Dubai and Malta via Larnaca, Cyprus. For further information and flight schedules, one can visit the site: www.emirates.com/mt Restorer Erika Falzon (above) and art historian Martina Caruana (top) addressing Banif employees