Runway crack forces Spanish airport closure for third time in two years
Vigo Airport (VGO), in the north-western region of Galicia, had to close down unexpectedly on March 20, 2023,…
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Kuwait Airways flight attendant applicants ordered to strip: report
Spain’s Ministry of Labor is investigating a report published by Spanish media outlet elDiario.es that claims Kuwait Airways…
Iberia presents revamped A350-900 cabin
Iberia has unveiled its new A350-900 cabin, which the airline calls ‘Next’ to highlight the fact that it…
Spanish police force tests EHang eVTOL
The EHang EH216 electric vertical take-off and landing vehicle, intended to be used by Spanish National Police, has…
European nations scramble to provide air defense to Ukraine
Several European nations have recently delivered or promised air defense systems to Ukraine, while Russia continues to bombard…
No passports required? BA trials biometric technology for international flights
Fed up with fumbling for your passport at the airport? British Airways is trialing technology that will allow…
What became of two of Europe’s “ghost” airports?
Images of packed airports with lines stretching out of the terminals have become all too common in summer…
Hundreds of flights affected after uncontrolled re-entry of Chinese rocket
Hundreds of scheduled flights were delayed after Spain closed its airspace due to safety concerns over debris from…
IAG shareholders approve orders for Airbus A320neo, Boeing 737 MAX aircraft
IAG, the owner of British Airways, Iberia and Aer Lingus, said shareholders have approved orders for 37 Airbus…
Ryanair signs agreement to improve cabin crew working conditions in Spain
Low-cost carrier Ryanair and the Federación de Servicios a la Ciudadanía (Federation of Citizen Services) of the Confederación…
Air Europa expands its fleet by leasing Boeing 787s and 737 MAXs
Spanish carrier Air Europa will expand its fleet by leasing five Boeing 787-9 Dreamliners and ten Boeing 737…
IAG takes 20% stake in Air Europa in bid to boost Madrid hub
IAG, the owner of British Airways and Iberia, has taken a 20% stake in Spanish airline Air Europa…
Rescue drone saves teenager from drowning on Spanish coast
In Spain, a drone delivered a life jacket to a drowning boy, keeping him afloat until his rescue. The…
IAG adds to fleet by converting options for 14 Airbus A320neos
IAG, the owner of British Airways, Iberia, Aer Lingus and Vueling, is boosting its fleet with new A320…
TAAG expands international network with first-ever service to Madrid
Angola’s flag carrier TAAG Angola Airlines (TAAG) commenced its first-ever flight services to Madrid, Spain from its Luanda…
Spain to replace F-18 with latest generation Eurofighters
Spain has placed an order for 20 latest generation Eurofighter jets to replace the older fleet of F-18…
Spanish airline Air Nostrum to become launch customer for Airlander 10
British manufacturer Hybrid Air Vehicles (HAV) and Spanish regional airline Air Nostrum have signed an agreement for the…
Iberia to use SAF on several long-haul flights
In a move to make international travel more sustainable, Spanish carrier Iberia will use Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF)…