Aviation and space news
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August 12, 2026
Aviación Digital, Sp.- Summer 2026 is once again testing Spain's aerial firefighting fleet. According to information published by Infobae on 10 August 2026, the fires…
Today, Wednesday 12 August 2026, the Moon will block the Sun in a total eclipse visible from Greenland, Iceland and part of Spain. In France, the phenomenon will be partial, but…
MADRID — In a unique fusion of commercial aviation and high-altitude astronomy, Spanish flag carrier Iberia is set to operate a special flight on 12 August to capture and broadcast the total solar…
Western Iceland and northern Spain are among the few Northern Hemisphere locations experiencing a total solar eclipse on August 12, 2026. The post Stops Along the Path of Totality appeared first on…
"At many points, the Sun's activity and those solar storms must be taken into account to minimise their impact on that onboard equipment." Solar wind and the solar storms that…
These facilities are complemented by a well more than 150 metres deep, intended to guarantee the water supply year-round, as well as a henhouse and small livestock operations…
August 11, 2026
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Juventus has finished its Asian and Australian tour and it's time to head home; for the non-stop flight from Perth to Turin it turns to Turkish Airlines, as it already did…
On August 12, 2026, the Sun will disappear from Spain's sky. But did you know it will happen again in less than a year? August 2, 2027 promises a total eclipse if…
<p><span style="background-color: #2b00fe; color: white;">The two astronomical phenomena that will coincide in Spain on August 12 with the eclipse. This Wednesday is a date marked in red for…
With the aim of boosting its capabilities through the use of new technologies, the Spanish Navy is moving ahead with the incorporation of two new unmanned surface vehicles (USV)…
Spain's Tourism Institute (Turespaña) and US airline United Airlines have signed an agreement to develop joint advertising and marketing campaigns in…
Mountain troops from the Spanish Army deployed alongside the No. 18 Guardia Vieja Mountain Infantry Battalion of the No. 3 Yungay Mountain Detachment of the Chilean Army towards the…
Spain's Balearic Islands recorded continued growth in international arrivals in the first half of 2026. According to figures from national statistics office INE…
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A few days ago Antonio N. told us about the departure from Naples to Kathmandu of Nepal Airlines' Airbus 330-243. Here is the photo by Giorgio Adamo, who had…
On 12 August 2026, a rare solar eclipse will cross western Europe. From Spain, Ciel & Espace brings you the event live, right in the heart of the path of totality…
By Iñaki de Lucas/Aviation Group, Sp.- As the hundredth anniversary of the great flights carried out by Spanish aeronautics is now being marked, it reveals the huge role played by both the…
The Spanish contingent is rounded out by other mechanized and support assets, such as M-113 vehicles, heavy mortars, combat engineer vehicles and Spike anti-tank missile systems. The…
In addition, some developments from other Spanish companies are already in service on units, such as Marine Instruments' Airfox UAV, aboard the BAM ships, or Iqua Robotics' Sparus UUV, on the…
This report was originally published on IDRW.org. In June 2026, Germany effectively withdrew from the manned fighter component of the Franco-German-Spanish Future Combat Air... The post German and…
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August 10, 2026
Spanish airline Vueling announced on Monday, August 10, that 11 of its flights coincide with Wednesday's solar eclipse on the 12th, and on two routes it will be possible to observe…
Recent events in Ceuta, the interpretation of each Ministry's powers, Spain's troubled foreign policy, and the political struggle between two opposing interpretations…
A brand-new interactive map shows where your home stood 320 million years ago, when the supercontinent Pangaea existed: just enter your address…
As Spanish aeronautics marks a hundred years since its great pioneering flights, Aviation Group highlights the enormous role played by both engineers and…
The plant will be located almost within sight of the Navy's arsenal, the logistics hub of the Spanish escort fleet and one of the pillars of Navantia's shipbuilding industry. The Arsenal of…
Aviación Digital, Sp.- On August 8, 2026, with a second heatwave gripping the Iberian Peninsula, aerial firefighting once again showed why it is the first line of defense against fire…
The European Commission and ESA have concluded IRIS² negotiations with the SpaceRISE consortium (Eutelsat, HispaSat, SES), naming HispaSat prime contractor for the ground segment, with initial…
August 9, 2026
Four in ten security and defence equipment contracts in Spain are awarded with a single bidder, compared with 19.7% for public works. The lack of real competition stems from the high…
August 8, 2026
Spanish public spending on defence and support for its industrial base hit a record in 2025, with budget execution of 23,333 million euros, up 46.5% on the previous year and well above…
Volatus Aerospace announced its intention to introduce Singular's FlyOx 1 heavy-lift, multi-mission autonomous aircraft platform in Canada to strengthen the country's response to…
"On 12 August in Spain the weather is bound to be fine," you might think. Careful: the eclipse will sit low on the horizon. To enjoy the Moon fully covering…
