EHang announced its extensive involvement in the FIA Sustainable Innovation Series held in Madrid during the Formula 1 Spanish Grand Prix week. Organized by the Fédération Internationale de l’Automobile and aligned with FIA World Championships and Member Clubs, the Series convenes key figures from motor sport, mobility, technology, industry and government to accelerate the tran...
FlyBy Aviation Academy, one of the largest and most international EASA-approved pilot training organisations in Europe, is pleased to announce the start of a new pilot training course — internally designated Batch 26500 — welcoming 44 new cadets from 14 different nationalities. To accommodate this scale of intake, the new course has been split into two parallel classes, one based at Fl...
FlyBy Aviation Academy, one of Europe’s largest and most international EASA‑approved pilot training organisations, has signed a strategic agreement with FlyData.io, the specialist in smart flight data recorders for general aviation. Beginning in September 2026, the partnership will see 35 aircraft across FlyBy’s fleet equipped with FlyData.io’s advanced FDR technology. The Fly...
Summer high season in Spain is always a defining period for general aviation sector, and this year is no exception. With the first two months already behind us, preliminary results are offering a clear picture of operational dynamics, emerging challenges, and the evolving expectations of both operators and passengers. To explore these trends in depth, today I speak with Evgeny Shadov, Vice Pr...
FlyBy Aviation Academy has reached 17,000 hours of practical flight training during the first six months of 2026, a figure that confirms the Academy's sustained growth. This figure reflects the intense operational activity carried out during the first half of the year, with simultaneous flight instruction across the initial, instrument, and multi-engine stages in the different programmes avail...
CANAVIA Aviation Academy is significantly expanding its training capabilities with a major fleet upgrade. The academy has placed a new order for a P2006T NG twin-engine (MEP) and a P2008JC NG single-engine (SEP) aircraft, scheduled for delivery in 2027. These join two additional brand new P2008JC NGaircraft already scheduled for delivery by the end of 2026. With these...
European Flyers has selected both the Airliner and the ALX for its bases in Madrid and Alicante, making it the first Airliner simulator installed in Spain. This dual acquisition highlights European Flyers’ strong commitment to innovation and excellence in airline pilot training. The Airliner is an FNPT II MCC–certified hybrid simulator that combines fly-by-wire and conventional...
General Aviation Service team debuted as exhibitor at AERO Friedrichshafen 2026 show. Spainsh warm welcome, experience and commitment not only to assure excellent service, but to consider every client made the booth a resounding success. According to show organizers, business aviation was the industry segment with the highest growth rate this year. Many first-time exhibitors highli...
Ryanair inaugurated its new €25 million maintenance centre at Madrid Barajas Airport – the largest in the Ryanair network. With capacity for 7 aircraft, this 22,000 m² state-of-the-art facility, located in the airport’s industrial area, will create 700 high-skill jobs, including engineers, mechanics, and support roles, further strengthening Spain and Madrid’s position a...
This is the perfect time to review the full results for the past year, analyze successes and areas for improvement, and adjust this year's strategy if necessary. The Spanish business aviation market is unique and very interesting. I have chosen three major topics for discussion: investment & operational feedback; Spanish record year & base revelations; peak season & "quie...
One Air Aviation confirmed as the launch customer in Spain for the newly introduced P2008JC NG. The agreement includes the acquisition of four P2008JC NG aircraft, with deliveries scheduled to commence in the second quarter of 2026. This investment marks a significant expansion of One Air’s existing Tecnam fleet, which currently includes eight P2008JC MkII Premi...
EAS Barcelona has committed to a significant fleet expansion and modernization program valued at over €4 million. Coinciding with the school’s 10th anniversary, this investment reinforces the long-standing partnership between Tecnam and EAS Barcelona, positioning the ATO as the operator of the largest Tecnam training fleet in Spain, now exceeding 30 aircraft. Despite already operat...
