Emirates and South African Airways expand codeshare: Emirates and South African Airways (SAA) announced an expansion of their codeshare partnership, enabling access to nine cities and establishing the start of […]
Iberia has obtained approval allowing the company’s heavy maintenance division to carry out heavy maintenance on the entire Airbus A350 fleet. For the first time, the Spanish Aviation Safety and Security Agency (AESA) has granted this authorization without limitations, giving Iberia comprehensive maintenance capabilities for the A350. This achievement follows two years of work during...
Iberia has opened its new Emerald Lounge Sorolla at Madrid Airport, an exclusive space for oneworld Emerald members with cocktails, barista coffee, and private rest areas.
One Mile at a Time•Ben Schlappig9 Sept
We had a first-hand look at the flashy lounge ahead of opening day!
You’ve probably heard of Iberia and Air Europa, two Spanish airlines with an extensive network linking Europe to…
AeroTime•Miquel Ros4 Sept
2Excel and other contractors are modifying an old Boeing 757-200 as a testbed for developing the GCAP/Tempest next-generation fighter.
On this episode of AvTalk, we’re joined by Goodyear Blimp Chief Pilot Michael Dougherty to learn more about his unique role in the aviation industry. Also on this week’s episode, German investigators continue looking for answers for how a drone was able to make it onto the Leipzig Airport ramp. FedEx paints a 777 in a special retro livery to coincide with the renaming of Memphis Airport in honor of FedEx founder Frederick W. Smith. Apollo Global Management wins the battle for easyJet and Air Baltic will shrink its fleet for stability. A BEA report on an incident involving an Air France A320 showcases the dangers of turbulence. And Iberia’s special flight gives us a unique perspective on the total solar eclipse. Helpful links for this week’s episode * Iberia’s live stream from the eclipse * FedEx retro livery 777 * Transponder landing system at McMurdo Station in Antarctica * Mr Porter Blind Box Check back soon for a transcript of this week’s episode.
Flightradar24 Blog•Flightradar2414 AugTop airline news stories for August 12, 2026 (click the link for the full details): Another airline commits to serve Western Sydney Airport Iberia operates a Solar Eclipse flight Operational troubles at Air Botswana Copa Airlines announces a new route to Venezuela New aircraft order for Lufthansa United Airlines resumes a route to Venezuela Virgin […]
World Airline News•Bruce Drum13 AugSpanish flag carrier Iberia (IB) has chartered an Airbus A321XLR flight to and from Madrid-Barajas International Airport (MAD) on August 12 at 18:45 (CEST), in order for researchers to observe the total solar eclipse. Whilst the flight will not be available for the public to board, the airline will livestream the event for universal viewing […]
Travel Radar•Kate Angel13 Aug
A specially routed A321XLR will livestream the total eclipse using ultra fast Starlink over Palencia.
Croatia’s Split Saint Jerome Airport (SPU), known as Split Airport, resumed operations on Saturday, Aug. 1, 2026, after an Iberia Airbus A320’s nose landing gear was damaged. The incident left the aircraft immobile on the runway during landing, with all 172 passengers and six crew members, evacuated safely without injuries and a temporary halt to […]
Travel Radar•Takey Elbarky10 Aug
Iberia is planning on opening a new lounge at Madrid-Barajas Airport (MAD), and it’ll be the carrier’s most exclusive lounge to date (thanks to Alexfly for flagging this). It’s always nice to see airlines introducing new premium facilities, so kudos to Iberia!
One Mile at a Time•Ben Schlappig9 Aug
Iberia is planning a special flight aboard one of its A321XLRs to give scientists a closer look at the total solar eclipse. Viewers at home will also get a unique perspective, thanks to a live stream from the flight.
Flightradar24 Blog•Ian Petchenik8 AugIberia will operate a special flight from Madrid on 12 August 2026, offering passengers and researchers the opportunity to observe the total solar eclipse from an altitude of more than 10,000 metres. Flight IB1473, whose number commemorates the birth year of astronomer Nicolaus Copernicus, will depart from Adolfo Suárez Madrid-Barajas Airport at 18:45 before following […]
Aviation24.be•André Orban6 AugSpanish flag carrier Iberia will operate a special charter flight to observe the total solar eclipse that will…
AeroTime•Miquel Ros6 AugIberia has organized a special flight to observe, at an altitude of over 10,000 meters, the most anticipated astronomical phenomenon of the year: the total solar eclipse on August 12th....
An Iberia Airbus A320 was immobilised on the runway at Split Airport after a nose-gear malfunction during landing, forcing the temporary closure of the airport and disrupting operations on one of the busiest weekends of the summer season. The incident involved flight IB945 from Madrid-Barajas to Split, which landed on runway 23 at approximately 16:22 […]
Aviation24.be•André Orban3 Aug
Iberia now has its first aircraft equipped with free high-speed Wi-Fi. It is the first plane in the airline’s fleet to feature Starlink’s advanced connectivity technology, allowing customers to enjoy...
The touchdown of the Iberia A350-900 in Madrid marked the end of an epic journey for the Spain national football team.
Iberia increased its 2026 North American summer route frequency by 21% compared to 2025.
Cathay Pacific is extending its coverage in Latin America with the addition of new codeshare flights to Fortaleza and Recife in Brazil, Buenos Aires and Santo Domingo in the Dominican...