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...
Pilatus has officially opened its subsidiary, Pilatus Aircraft Ibérica SA, near Seville. The new production facility will expand capacity to meet the sustained high demand for the successful PC-12 and PC-24.Production ramp-up at Pilatus’ Seville facility has been underway since early 2025. Structural assemblies for the PC-24 and wiring harnesses for the PC-12 are already produced in S...
Third edition of the Spanish Business Aviation Event on November 5–6 brought together country’s leading figures in business aviation. Round tables, open debates, the participation of high-level representatives from the Spanish government, strengthening public-private dialogue. Sector’s agenda was quite clear: sustainability, ReFuelEU regulation, operating licenses, service c...
Tecnam Aircraft announced the delivery and successful ferry flight of a brand-new P2006T NG to Canavia Flight Training, marking the third Tecnam P2006T in their fleet — and the first of the latest Next Generation version to arrive in the Canary Islands. With this addition, Canavia now operates ten Tecnam aircraft, forming the backbone of its fleet...
Five extremely busy months, and even though the schedule should be a little more “manageable” now , it's still challenging to find the right moment to have a long enough conversation with Luis Hurtado Barrutia, Sales Director at General Aviation Service. However, I think it's fascinating to examine the summer season "in the heat of the moment," rather than a year late...
Quality Fly and Global Training Aviation announced a closer collaboration designed to raise the bar in airline pilot training. The two organizations first partnered in 2021, when the Airline Pilot Standard Multi-Crew Cooperation course on a new generation Level D Airbus A320 Full Flight Simulator was integrated into Quality Fly’s flagship ATP Integrated program, becoming pioneers in the...
