Volotea, the Spanish low-cost carrier, is evaluating a potential revival of its strategic partnership with the Abra Group, a UK-based airline investment firm. The renewed collaboration is reportedly contingent on the progress and final resolution of the proposed IAG (UK) acquisition of Air Europa (Spain), which is currently under regulatory and competitive review.
Spain’s Popular Party (PP) has launched a coordinated political campaign in Ibiza’s city councils and the Island Council of the Balearic Islands, calling on the Spanish government to immediately settle an estimated $913 million debt owed to airlines. The unpaid amount relates to resident travel discounts that carriers have already provided but not yet been reimbursed for.
Air Europa, the Spanish carrier, has taken delivery of a Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner, serial number 62523, expanding its long-haul fleet as it continues to strengthen intercontinental operations. The aircraft is powered by Rolls-Royce Trent 1000 engines, known for their fuel efficiency and range capabilities on widebody platforms.
Level, the low-cost long-haul airline brand under IAG (International Airlines Group), has taken delivery of an Airbus A330-200, manufacturer serial number (MSN) 877, powered by Rolls-Royce Trent 772B-60 engines. The aircraft will support the carrier’s transatlantic and leisure-focused network out of Barcelona El Prat Airport.
Air Europa is preparing to repay the remaining $66 million of a $160 million loan it secured from a banking consortium in May 2020, backed by a guarantee from the Instituto de Crédito Oficial (ICO). This repayment is scheduled to occur in May 2025. The loan was provided under favorable terms to support the airline during the critical early months of the COVID-19…
Vueling, the Spanish low-cost subsidiary of the International Airlines Group (IAG), has received an Airbus A320neo, bearing serial number 11569, powered by LEAP-1A26 engines from CFM International. This latest delivery supports the airline’s ongoing strategy to reduce emissions and operating costs across its European network.
Volotea, the Spanish low-cost carrier focused on connecting secondary European cities, has taken delivery of an Airbus A320, identified by serial number 3477, through a lease agreement with Global Aviation. The aircraft is powered by CFM56-5B4/3 engines, and is expected to support the airline’s summer 2025 capacity ramp-up.
Air Europa, the Spanish carrier currently undergoing a privatization and acquisition process, is facing increased uncertainty in its sale as the airline evaluates underwhelming offers from major European airline groups. Bids submitted by both Lufthansa (Germany) and Air France-KLM are reportedly below expectations, casting doubt over the timing and structure of a potential transaction.
Volotea (Spain) has issued a Request for Proposals (RFP) seeking 2 to 6 Airbus A320 aircraft equipped with CFM International engines, available for lease starting Q4 2025 through Q1 2026. This leasing initiative supports the airline’s strategic growth objectives and forms part of its plan to expand its fleet to 97 aircraft by the year 2030.
Vueling (Spain) has received a new Airbus A320, serial number 3624, powered by International Aero Engines V2527E-A5 engines. The delivery comes just ahead of the 2025 summer travel season and bolsters the airline’s narrowbody capacity as it prepares for heightened intra-European demand.
