Aena has confirmed that construction of the long-awaited new terminal at Tenerife South Airport will begin in autumn 2027. The €550 million project, which includes 57 phases, will modernise the airport without disrupting operations. Work starts with car park reorganisation before the main terminal is tackled.
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A 24-year-old motorcyclist has been caught by police radar travelling at 102 km/h in a 30 km/h zone in Santa Cruz de Tenerife. Local police have filed a report for a potential offence against road safety. The incident occurred in the afternoon during the first week of July.
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The Canary Islands government has defended plans to install a floating gas power station in the Port of La Luz and Las Palmas, insisting it is a temporary and emergency measure. The minister for ecological transition confirmed the vessel will only operate if there is a risk of blackouts on Gran Canaria and once full environmental impact assessment is complete. Opposition lawmakers have raised concerns over fossil fuel use, proximity to residential areas, and the ship’s history of oil spills.
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The Spanish government has updated reference fares for ten inter-island routes in the Canary Islands, with an average increase of 7% affecting five connections to and from Tenerife. The measure, approved by the Ministry of Transport and Sustainable Mobility, aims to adjust prices within the public service obligation framework. While the update gives airlines more pricing flexibility, the impact on residents is mitigated by a 75% air travel subsidy.
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A flight from Madrid to Brazil was forced to divert to the Canary Islands after a passenger fell ill with suspected pancreatitis. Severe wind shear and dangerous turbulence at Tenerife South Airport forced the crew to abort two landing attempts before diverting to Gran Canaria Airport.
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Four people have been arrested after a rigid inflatable boat ran aground on the coast of Lanzarote. The incident is linked to a drug trafficking investigation, with packages thrown overboard before the boat hit the rocks. Authorities are working to recover the packages and determine their contents.
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An EasyJet flight from Tenerife South Airport to Liverpool was forced to turn back after a fight involving around 10 passengers broke out around 30 minutes into the journey. The pilot requested priority landing and police were waiting on the tarmac to remove the disruptive group before the aircraft could continue to the UK.
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An easyJet flight from Tenerife South to Liverpool had to turn back after a brawl broke out among a group of passengers just 30 minutes after take-off. The pilot requested police assistance on landing. Air traffic controllers have condemned the rise in such incidents.
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An easyJet flight from Tenerife to Liverpool was forced to return to the island just 30 minutes after take-off when a mass brawl broke out involving around ten passengers. The commander deemed the situation a safety risk and turned back, with police waiting on the tarmac. The flight eventually continued to Liverpool after the incident.
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Canary Islands airline Binter has placed another firm order for five Embraer E195-E2 jets at the Farnborough Airshow, with options for four more. The Brazilian manufacturer highlighted the model’s range and capacity as ideal for connecting the archipelago with Spanish and international destinations.
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