Two US Navy helicopters made a stopover this Friday at the Son Sant Joan air base in Palma, after arriving from Marseille. They are two MH-60R Seahawk helicopters – serial numbers 168158 and 168167 – belonging to HSM-79 squadron, a unit usually deployed at the Rota naval base in Cádiz. The aircraft, which specialize in naval missions such as anti-submarine warfare and maritime surveillance, remained in Mallorca for several hours before resuming their flight to the Spanish mainland, with their final destination being Almería. The stop was reportedly due to technical issues during the flight, after a descent was detected while they were flying towards Palma from southern France.

A 65-year-old hiker had to be rescued this Saturday at midday after falling ill while hiking in the Fumat area, one of the steepest and most demanding sections of Mallorca's north coast. The man was on a trail when, for reasons that have not been disclosed, he became unwell and was unable to continue on his own. According to the Mallorca Fire Department, upon receiving the emergency call, the Milana rescue helicopter, the specialized aerial unit for intervention in difficult-to-access locations, was immediately activated. The aircraft flew to the indicated location, and once there, the firefighters located the hiker, who was in an area particularly challenging to reach. The firefighters stabilized him and ensured his evacuation, a maneuver that in this rugged terrain requires precise coordination between ground personnel and the air team. Once he was rescued, the man was taken to Son Espases University Hospital for treatment. No further details about his condition have been released at this time.

Residents of Llucmajor report that, in recent weeks, two recreational helicopters have passed very close to the Estalella tower almost every day and have even attempted to land, "or at least simulated it," right on top of the tower.