Spain (multiple regions): indefinite strike by Pegasus Aviación emergency helicopter pilots
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Pilots and copilots at Pegasus Aviación, which flies emergency and wildfire aircraft for regional and state authorities, began an open‑ended strike from February 1, 2026 over scheduling and pay. Authorities have imposed minimum services due to the essential nature of emergency response; the stoppage continues into late February.
This alert was originally created on 26 February 2026.
Effective Dates
Updates
Feb 27, 2026
SLTA’s indefinite strike by emergency helicopter pilots continues into March; the Canary Islands have ordered 100% minimum services to ensure emergency response capability.
Organizer
- Sindicato Libre de Trabajadores Aéreos (SLTA)
Affected Locations
- Andalusia
- Canary Islands
- Castilla-La Mancha
- Murcia