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Eliance bankruptcy disrupts emergency and customs air services in Spain
The bankruptcy and insolvency proceedings of Eliance Helicopter Global Service have caused significant disruptions to essential air services across Spain. The company, which provides pilots and maintenance for state and regional aircraft, has entered bankruptcy, affecting several public administrations.
In the Canary Islands, the service for the Canary Emergency Service (SUC) medicalized plane and two forest fire helicopters for the Cabildo of Tenerife have been impacted. In Galicia, the medicalized helicopter based in Santiago de Compostela is currently inoperative due to documentation issues and the company’s economic crisis, prompting calls for government intervention.
In Madrid, the situation has led to at least 120 files regarding service failures under a contract for SUMMA 112 emergency helicopters. Reports indicate that the company has previously failed to meet operational requirements, sometimes moving aircraft between countries to suit economic interests.
Furthermore, the Customs Surveillance Service (SVA) has seen its aerial anti-drug surveillance in the Algeciras Bay and the Strait of Gibraltar interrupted. The Tax Agency is currently seeking a new operator to resume these services but must first receive a judicial ruling officially declaring Eliance’s insolvency to legally terminate the existing contract. While awaiting a new tender, authorities are considering alternatives such as the use of drones.
Entities
Agencia Tributaria · Alfonso Rueda · Cabildo of Tenerife · Canary Emergency Service · Customs Surveillance Service · Eliance Helicopter Global Service · Servicio de Vigilancia Aduanera · Spain · Xunta de Galicia
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What the coverage asserts, and how many sources carry each claim.
- [○ 1 SOURCE] There are at least 120 files regarding service failures by Eliance in Madrid. www.sendanorte.es
- [○ 1 SOURCE] Aerial anti-drug surveillance in the Algeciras Bay and Strait of Gibraltar was interrupted on November 4. www.europasur.es
- [○ 1 SOURCE] The Tax Agency is considering using drones as an alternative for surveillance. www.europasur.es
- [○ 1 SOURCE] The Tax Agency is preparing a new tender to replace Eliance for customs surveillance. www.europasur.es
- [○ 1 SOURCE] The contract for SUMMA 112 helicopters in Madrid was valued at over 21 million euros. www.sendanorte.es
- [○ 1 SOURCE] The SUC medicalized plane and Tenerife forest fire helicopters are affected by the bankruptcy. diariodeavisos.elespanol.com
- [● 3 SOURCES] Eliance Helicopter Global Service has entered insolvency proceedings. diariodeavisos.elespanol.com · www.europasur.es · 21noticias.com
- [○ 1 SOURCE] The medicalized helicopter in Santiago de Compostela is currently inoperative. 21noticias.com