Withdrawal
In May 2012 rumours emerged that the PrÃncipe de Asturias could be withdrawn from active service and placed in a state of "restrictive standby" along with two of the F-80 Santa Maria class frigates due to the financial pressures on the Spanish government. Any decision on the fate of the vessel would have to be taken at the highest possible level due to the status of the ship as the flagship of Spanish Navy. If the PrÃncipe de Asturias was withdrawn then Spain would still be able to conduct naval aviation operations through the Juan Carlos I multi-purpose warship which has the ability to launch STOVL aircraft.
In November 2012 it was confirmed its decommissioning.
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