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Aena aircraft auction at Seville Airport

Entities: Sevilla Airport · Piper PA-23 Apache · Aena

Overview

On 23 July 2026, Spain’s airport and air‑navigation manager Aena announced a public auction for an abandoned Piper PA‑23 Apache that had been sitting at Seville (Sevilla) Airport since at least 2018. After three notices in the Official State Gazette failed to locate an owner, the aircraft was declared legally abandoned. The auction was to start with a symbolic opening bid of €10, requiring a €0.50 deposit, and was open to individuals, companies or institutions.

By 26 July 2026, the auction had officially begun. Aena confirmed that the same 1950s four‑seat, twin‑engine aircraft, which is not airworthy, was being offered under the same €10 opening price and a €50 guarantee. The low starting price continued to attract strong interest from aviation enthusiasts and collectors, who view the plane more as a historic or decorative item than a functional aircraft.

Timeline

  1. 5 days ago

    [BUSINESS] 3 sources
    Sevilla Airport Aircraft Auction Starts at €10

    Aena is auctioning an abandoned Piper PA‑23 Apache at Sevilla Airport, with a €10 opening bid and €50 guarantee; the non‑airworthy plane has attracted interest from collectors.

  2. 8 days ago

    [BUSINESS] 3 sources
    Aena to auction abandoned Piper plane at Seville Airport for €10

    Spain’s Aena is auctioning a legally abandoned Piper PA‑23 Apache at Seville Airport, starting at €10; the aircraft, idle since 2018, is not airworthy.

Sources

dicecompany.nl · euronews.net · f5haber.com · parapolitika.gr · promotor.ro · vijesti.ba