Aerial firefighting crews at Pegasus Aviación on indefinite strike through 31 May
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Pilots and crews at Pegasus Aviación, which operates state‑contracted firefighting helicopters, remain on indefinite strike, with government‑mandated minimum services in effect. Bases affected include La Iglesuela (Toledo), Prado de los Esquiladores (Cuenca), Puntagorda and Tenerife Sur in the Canary Islands.
This alert was originally created on 25 April 2026.
Effective Dates
Updates
Apr 25, 2026
As of 25 April 2026, the indefinite strike by SLTA-represented pilots and crews at Pegasus Aviación remains in effect; no cancellation, suspension, postponement, or extension has been announced. Minimum-service orders from the central and regional governments continue to apply to ensure emergency wildfire response.
Organizer
- SLTA (Sindicato Libre de Trabajadores Aéreos)
Affected Locations
- La Iglesuela (Toledo)
- Prado de los Esquiladores (Cuenca)
- Puntagorda (La Palma)
- Tenerife Sur (Santa Cruz de Tenerife)