Spain

Spain has formally placed orders for a new fleet of maritime patrol aircraft based on Airbus’ C295 twin-turboprop airlifter.

SkyTeam member Air Algérie plans to return to Madrid in January and boost frequencies to Barcelona.

Lilium has announced the start of production of its initial batch of type-conforming Lilium Jets.

The first flight of Sirtap—which Airbus says will have an endurance of 20 hr. and be certified to fly in segregated airspace—is planned for 2025.

Spanish startup Umiles Next has been rebranded Crisalion Mobility as it continues development of air and ground electric and autonomous systems.

Europe’s space workforce grew by 8.2% in 2022 over the prior year, the Space Foundation says in a quarterly report on the state of the space industry.

Spain is already an operator of the Patriot, but it is unclear whether the Foreign Military Sale will replace Spain’s existing systems or further bolster them.

The milestone follows completion of an industrial program review by Lilium and Aciturri in late August.

The Spanish government has given its approval for spending on another batch of Eurofighters for the country’s air force.

Madrid has approved spending on a new fleet of Airbus-built UAS for the Spanish Army and Air Force.

The Spanish government has approved funding to purchase a new fleet of Airbus C295W-based maritime patrol and surveillance aircraft.

The air chiefs of the three Future Combat Air Systems nations–France, Germany, and Spain–have agreed to a joint vision for collaborative air combat.

Airbus Defense is warning of possible delays to a much-anticipated order for more Eurofighter Typhoons by Spain as a result of an upcoming general election.

Rome will become a new point on the SkyTeam alliance member’s route map from next summer, while Madrid will also receive more flights.

NQY has secured its second Ryanair service to Spain.

The Spanish flag carrier said it has resumed service to all pre-pandemic Latin American destinations.

The island of La Palma has been losing air service to Europe.

Malaga becomes a new point on the US carrier’s route map, while Stockholm returns, and flights are being added to Barcelona, Rome and Shannon.

Kuwait Airways and Jazeera Airways have each unveiled plans to develop their networks.

Full restoration of its 2019 network is within sight.

Asturias-Amsterdam is one of six routes the Spanish LCC has scheduled to launch over the coming months.

The Airlander 10 aircraft opens new possibilities with its potential ability to land on any large flat surface.

The routes are being made possible thanks to a new incentive scheme launched by Saudi Arabia’s government.

Spain is the most popular destination among Europeans, according to the European Travel Commission.

A string of new services have been added from bases including Marseille, Turin and Malaga.