Spain

The U.S. subsidiary of Spain’s Indra Group announced a $342 million contract under the FAA’s Radar System Replacement program.

After years of struggle, will 2026 bring a turnaround for the NH90 helicopter program?

The SpainSat NG-II military communications satellite suffered debris damage while transiting to its final orbital position, with an assessment underway.

An effort by France, Germany and Spain on their cooperative Future Combat Air System fighter program will continue into 2026.

Airbus and Spain’s Indra have been awarded a study contract to examine options for the domestic development of an airborne signals intelligence platform.

Spain has formally signed a contract to acquire Turkish Aerospace Industries' Hurjet advanced jet trainer, becoming the first export customer for the platform.

Next year is when more than a half-dozen companies aim to show they can emulate the SpaceX model of turning early setbacks into orbital success.

Airbus has secured a blockbuster helicopter order from the Spanish Defense Ministry that has committed to taking 100 rotorcraft of different types.

Spanish defense company Indra says it has agreed to acquire uncrewed air system provider Wake Engineering as part of a push to grab market share in Spain.

Spanish aviation regulators have certified a digital control tower at Vigo Airport on Spain’s northwest coast.

Spain’s navy is preparing to embark the NHIndustries NH90 helicopter onboard its ships.

A fast-growing LCC stays true to its niche.

Airbus is gearing up to begin flight trials of its Sirtap tactical uncrewed air system while also looking to expand the system's customer set and capabilities.

Edge Group is mulling a teaming arrangement with Indra to sell the Abu Dhabi-based company’s growing stable of loitering munitions in Europe.

As the drama over the Franco-German-Spanish Future Combat Air System nears its climax, Airbus is sketching out what is to come.

Spanish ministers have approved funding for the acquisition of a fleet of Turkish Aerospace Industries Hurjet trainers and an associated training system.

German aircraft engine maker MTU remains hopeful the French/German/Spanish Future Combat Air System program will move forward.

The industrial partners working on the Eurodrone uncrewed aircraft system have completed its critical design review.

Spanish defense electronics firm Indra has developed an in-house flight-testing capability supporting the development of a combat cloud network.

The European Commission (EC) has opened an infringement procedure against Spain over controversial fines it imposed on airlines over cabin baggage charges.

Ryanair plans to cut 1.2 million seats, or 10% of its capacity, across regional Spain for the summer 2026 season and will end all flights to and from Asturias Airport, escalating its dispute with airport operator Aena over what it calls “uncompetitive” fee increases.

From Routes World 2025 in Hong Kong, Andalucia sees the potential for more long-haul service.

From Routes World in Hong Kong, Aena outlines its plans to boost long-haul connectivity from Spain’s mid-sized airports.

Lasers, maneuvering satellites and spaceplanes are getting more attention as Western militaries look to counter threats to their space systems.

Six major aviation programs to be led by Airbus Defense and Space and Airbus Helicopters were given a Royal Decree by Spain on Sept. 23.