Aviation and space news
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August 2, 2026
Thales in Spain has been awarded a contract by the NATO Support and Procurement Agency (NSPA) to supply a Deployable Tactical Air Navigation (D-TACAN) system for the Spanish Air & […]
Airbus Defence and Space has been awarded a contract by Hisdesat to act as prime contractor for the development and construction of SpainSat NG-III, Europe’s most advanced secure communications…
Spain’s Ministry of Transport and Sustainable Mobility is preparing to officially rename Palma de Mallorca Airport as Palma–Mallorca, following a campaign to better reflect local linguistic…
Emirates (EK), has opened a global pilot recruitment roadshow that begins in Madrid (MAD) on August 6 and runs across Europe, Asia, Africa and the Americas until February. The post Emirates Hiring…
The longest total solar eclipse visible from land until 2114 will sweep across Spain and North Africa on August 2, 2027. Here’s how to choose where to watch it. The post Plan for Next Year's Total…
02-08-2026 The Spanish Government has confirmed the allocation of strategic financial resources for the development of its own military constellation within IRIS², the sovereign connectivity…
Aviación Digital, Sp.- Two Spanish citizens are among the 13 people who died yesterday when an Aerodiana sightseeing aircraft crashed near Nazca, in southern Peru. The…
This year marks 30 years since series production began of the Pizarro Infantry and Cavalry combat vehicle, a program that marked a turning point in the modernization of the…
August 1, 2026
If you’ve ever returned from Spain dreaming about fresh paella, flavorful jamón ibérico, or perfectly prepared Spanish tapas, you’re not... Read More »
The Alliance for Air Transport Sustainability proposes that Spain's future strategy combine sustainable fuels, fleet renewal, airspace efficiency, adaptation…
New heavy maintenance complex to support up to four wide-body and fifteen narrow-body aircraft simultaneously HeavyTech MRO is all set for a major expansion of its heavy maintenance capabilities…
Three members of the Military Emergency Unit (UME) were injured on Friday when the truck they were traveling in overturned during the deployment for the wildfire in the sierra…
The aircraft will feature a larger cargo door that will ease its use in disaster relief operations and allow the installation of medical evacuation equipment for…
The Navy will use the patrol vessel Infanta Elena (P-76) as a target in this year's edition of exercise Sinkex, initially planned for next October in Mediterranean waters. The…
The drive to obtain new capabilities for powerful, precise fires for Spanish Army units rests on several already authorized procurement programs and…
July 31, 2026
Thales has been selected by NATO to supply its latest-generation deployable TACAN system to the Spanish Air and Space Force.
The shock of the Franco-German split, echoing what happened decades ago and gave rise to the Eurofighter and the Rafale, dealt a harsh blow to Spain's aspirations of having in a…
MADRID – July 31, 2026 – Spanish defense operator Hisdesat signed a formal industrial contract on July 31, 2026, with Airbus Defence and Space and Thales Alenia Space to build […]
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Airbus will develop the SpainSat NG-III satellite for Hisdesat. This secure communications system, equipped with active antennas and enhanced protection, will cover a wide area stretching from…
WARSAW, Poland — The Spanish government announced it will allocate between 1.6 billion and 2 billion euros ($1.8 to $2.3 billion) to develop a national military satellite communications…
Hispasat’s Arganda del Rey (Madrid) Teleport in Spain has achieved Tier 4 Full certification from the World Teleport Association (WTA). The Arganda del Rey Teleport certification marks the 80th…
Flights to the Colombian city will begin in December. Air Europa will add Barranquilla in Colombia to its long-haul network later this year. The Spanish carrier will operate three flights a week…
Avincis, Europe's largest aerial emergency services operator, has surpassed 9,200 firefighting flight hours and completed nearly 3,900 firefighting missions in Spain, Portugal and Italy…
Spain has offered a package worth up to €1 billion to support the construction of the Thirty Meter Telescope (TMT) on La Palma in the Canary Islands. The Spanish site is currently the project’s…
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Raging wildfires disrupted summer in Spain and France amid sweltering heat waves and prolonged drought. The post Destructive Fires Char Western Europe appeared first on NASA Science .
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July 30, 2026
Aena is pressing ahead with the expansion of Adolfo Suárez Madrid-Barajas airport by tendering two new sets of works at the T4 and T4S terminals.
Wildfires across France and Spain are creating major disruption for European road freight, with road closures, smoke, extreme temperatures and diversions causing longer journeys, higher costs and…
The ministry restated its commitment to technological sovereignty and security, as minister Margarita Robles announced at the Technological Security and Sovereignty Committee meeting.
The programme is at a stage where SpaceRISE members, the European Commission and ESA must agree its configuration, covering features, supply chain and timelines.
