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Mike Evans, the 75-year-old British pilot who tragically passed away during the landing manoeuvres of his glider,

Briton, 75, is killed in horror plane crash in northern Spain: Tributes pour in for much-loved glider pilot

A 75-YEAR-OLD British pilot has tragically died in a glider accident at the Santa Cilia aerodrome near Jaca in northern Spain. Much-loved Mike Evans was

12 Sep, 2023 @ 08:00

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Guardia Civil captain suspended for working as a pilot for Spain’s Vueling Airlines without permission

A Guardia Civil captain has been suspended after getting caught working as a pilot for Vueling Airlines. The high ranking officer was employed from April

1 May, 2023 @ 20:00

Barcelona·Lead·National News·Travel News

Lucky Escape For Two Men After Plane Crashes Right Next To Costa Blanca Road In Spain

Too close for comfort after plane crashes next to busy Costa Blanca road in Spain

TWO men escaped with minor injuries after their small plane crashed in the Mutxamel area of Alicante Province on Wednesday afternoon. Their two-seater craft ended

7 Sep, 2022 @ 18:00

Costa Blanca·Lead·Valencian Community

New direct flights from Alicante: Easyjet to connect Spain's Costa Blanca with Southampton, Newcastle and 7 other European cities next year

easyJet pilots strike in Spain causes 38 flight cancellations in three days

SPANISH airports see 38 flight cancellations in three days due to easyJet pilots strike. The easyJet pilots’ strike in Spain, which this Friday began its

22 Aug, 2022 @ 10:12

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Illegal Drone Sprays Dangerous Chemicals Close To Homes And River On Spain's Costa Blanca

Illegal drone sprays banned chemicals close to homes and river on Spain’s Costa Blanca

AN illegal crop-spraying drone using dangerous chemicals has been brought down to earth in Orihuela. The Policia Local were told about the drone operating just

4 Apr, 2022 @ 17:27

Costa Blanca·Crime & Law·Lead

Ryanair reveals its new Spain routes but blasts the country's airport taxes for 'limiting' growth

Ryanair announces major recruitment drive in Spain

RYANAIR is looking for cabin crew in Spain to join its team, as part of a ‘major recruitment campaign’ for its Spanish bases: Malaga, Alicante,

29 Jul, 2021 @ 13:15

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PICTURED: Andalucian soldiers killed in Air Force plane crash in Spain’s Murcia just WEEKS after fellow pilot died same way

The two soldiers were taking part in a training flight, before an engine fault saw the pair attempt to land on La Manga

18 Sep, 2019 @ 22:18

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Pilot killed in fighter jet crash off Spain’s Murcia

The air plane had been filmed by onlookers as it hit the water at high speed near La Manga

26 Aug, 2019 @ 14:03

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Irish Ryanair pilots strike in Spain ruled out by judge citing short timescales

“Over a year’s worth of meetings at official Spanish institutions at which they routinely displayed a mocking attitude does not give us the slightest hope

21 Aug, 2019 @ 16:40

Business & Finance·Lead·Travel News

Gibraltar announces drone crackdown after Gatwick attacks saw 140,000 travellers affected at Christmas

The UK’s second busiest airport was shut down for more than 36 hours, as drones were piloted near the transport hub in the run-up to

21 Jun, 2019 @ 11:44

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FLIGHT CHAOS: Travel strikes across Spain mean HUNDREDS of flights cancelled over Easter

Strike action by airport ground workers, pilots and train drivers is set to affect hundreds of thousands of holidaymakers

15 Apr, 2019 @ 17:06

Lead·Travel News

Ryanair can’t reveal pilot’s illness which forced Spain to UK flight into EMERGENCY landing just 13 minutes in

Despite the situation, the Dublin-based airline could not provide any more details as to the nature of the illness due to privacy laws

10 Apr, 2019 @ 20:26

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British WWII hero’s helmet discovered at Benalmadena flea market

The treasure was on sale for just €15

6 Feb, 2017 @ 11:00

La Cultura·Lead·Malaga

Drunk Brits en route to Spain kicked off Ryanair flight

Rowdy passengers were booted off the plane at Limoges in France

28 Apr, 2016 @ 16:07

Lead·Travel News

Spanish co-pilot among 62 killed in FlyDubai plane crash in Southern Russia

The pilots of FlyDubai flight FZ981 which crashed in Russia on its way from Dubai were from Cyprus and Spain and hadn't issued any distress

19 Mar, 2016 @ 16:58

Featured·National News

Reach for the sky! FTEJerez flight school is training pilots for top airlines

The Jerez-based pilot training school is one of the biggest names in Europe

4 Feb, 2016 @ 13:29

Business & Finance·Cadiz

Spanish pilot in plane crash in Sweden

Emergency services are now at the scene searching for the pilots

8 Jan, 2016 @ 16:21

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British pilot changes the face of budget travel through stand-up routine

EXCLUSIVE: Cheap and cheerful show from Easyjet pilot

13 Nov, 2015 @ 11:27

Featured·Travel News

Germanwings pilot rehearsed crashing plane on previous flight to Spain before killing all 150 onboard in Alps crash

Germanwings pilot Andreas Lubitz rehearsed putting the plane into a controlled dive in the outward flight from Germany to Spain

7 May, 2015 @ 10:03

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UPDATE: Gemanwings flight co-pilot named and was alive when plane crashed

UPDATE: A 28-year-old German with just 600 hours flying experience was in sole control of the doomed Germanwings flight

26 Mar, 2015 @ 13:25

Lead·National News

Germanwings crash may have been a ‘deliberate, suicidal choice’

Experts have revealed that one of the pilots was locked out of the cockpit, suggesting either suicide or illness of the remaining pilot

26 Mar, 2015 @ 10:54

Lead·National News

Man arrested after sneaking on flight to Spain

Airport security busted the stowaway after spotting the light from his phone as he was taking selfies

5 Feb, 2015 @ 12:05

Crime & Law·Lead

Hundreds of British tourists involved in near-miss at Malaga airport

Ryanair pilot forced to take evasive action after coming within 150 metres of another plane

6 Oct, 2014 @ 15:06

Lead·Malaga

Pilot killed in Eurofighter jet crash at Moron de la Frontera military base

The air force captain was the only person on board the plane as it smashed into the runway

9 Jun, 2014 @ 17:22

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Ryanair pilot has outburst on Malaga flight

The pilot shouted at passengers after delays over baggage sizes and boarding passes

22 Dec, 2012 @ 08:00

Lead·Malaga

British man dies in plane crash in Velez Malaga

Luis Rivera was killed instantly after his two-seater plane was caught in a gust of wind

20 Apr, 2012 @ 09:58

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