What Happened
Spanish Carrier Partners with Astronomers for Unique Observation Opportunity
Iberia will operate a special charter flight on August 12, 2026, to observe the total solar eclipse visible over parts of Spain. The airline will deploy an Airbus A321XLR aircraft equipped with Starlink internet connectivity, allowing researchers to take measurements of the Sun’s morphology and broadcast the eclipse live via social media. The flight is part of the Shelios program, a scientific and educational initiative led by astronomer Miquel Serra-Ricart. This unique event was first reported by AeroTime.