Civil aviation news
Sector news aggregated from reference outlets, always linking to the original source.
July 30, 2026
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…
July 29, 2026
Iberia franchise operator further repays pandemic loans after improved performance. Spanish regional carrier Air Nostrum has paid off a further chunk of loans provided during the pandemic after…
The announcement means that BA will fly to six destinations in Spain from Heathrow. See more here!
Dovetail Electric Aviation, an Australian-Spanish company developing electric and hybrid-electric propulsion systems for regional and general aviation, has signed its The post Dovetail Electric…
The rules, to come into effect on 29 September, will provide additional options for certification of RPAs heavier than 150kg, beyond the current experimental and restricted certificates.
July 28, 2026
France has deployed the newly-developed firefighting kit aboard the A400M to support the assets suppressing the fires in the country’s southwest. The Airbus A400M conducted its first firefighting…
Spanish inquiry finds flight to Tenerife forced to declare emergency after taking longer route to alternate. Spanish investigators have stressed the importance of accurately calculating the…
July 21, 2026
The touchdown of the Iberia A350-900 in Madrid marked the end of an epic journey for the Spain national football team.
July 16, 2026
The owner of British Airways and Spanish flag carrier Iberia, the IAG Group, has made a last-ditch plea to incoming British Prime Minister Andy Burnham to intervene in the process that will…
July 9, 2026
British Airways’ Owner Teams Up With Exosuit Startup to Test ‘Wearable Robotics’ On Baggage Handlers
The parent company of British Airways and the Spanish flag carrier Iberia has made a strategic investment in a ‘wearable robotics’ startup, which has developed a so-called exosuit that is designed…