Magnificent vessel.
Unfortunately the lack of manpower and funds means that even though Spains vessels are amongst the most advanced in the world most will remain tied up for long periods due to lack of crew and operational budget. Mind you they do keep Navantias order-books filled with domestic and foreign orders and this keeps people in jobs although, not the 20% unemployed..
The JC will mostly be in H mode and used for aid so no need for Avs & even if operated in carrier mode Spain would just hold on to her avs until/if the f35b is in production and then a small order would do as they have no plans in invading anyone. Our Harriers will be making razorblades soon, nothing else. No-one wants them or needs them, which is a shame for such a historic aircraft, but nostalgia does not pay operational costs and the taxpayer has more pressing issues paying the rent for everyone and the travel expenses for meps...