Aerial firefighting crews at Pegasus Aviación: indefinite strike ended 12 May 2026 (SLTA agreement)
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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
Jun 1, 2026
Manual close 2026-06-01 (stale audit): SLTA and Pegasus Aviación signed an agreement on 12 May 2026 in Madrid (announced 19 May), ending the indefinite strike that ran since 31 January 2026. Agreement valid through 31 December 2028; advances in social sphere and operational planning. Per Aviación Digital coverage.
✅ Completed
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)
Sources
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