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The article reports on the first flight of the Polikarpov l-16 fighter plane of the Fundación Infante de Orlèans (FIO) at Cuatro Vientos airfield in Spain on April 29, 2006. The aircraft underwent an extensive overhaul after it was purchased from the Alpine Fighter Collection in Wanaka, New Zealand in March 2005 to participate in the monthly flying exhibitions given by the FIO at Cuatro Vientos. It cites the assemblage of the aircraft and the arrangements made for the exhibition.

The article reports on a visit made by the Dornier D024ATT amphibian plane to the Pollensa aerodome in Spain on March 20, 2006. The visit is part of a tour aiming to raise funds for the United Nations Children's Fund and promote tourism in the Philippines. Captain Iren Dornier and the crew of the aircraft were awarded a commemorative plaque. Documents were also presented to Dornier which established the identity of the aircraft.