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Alex Cuenca

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Tui: “La población española no está en contra del turismo”

📌 TUI CEO Sebastian Ebel discussed "tourism-phobia" in Spain with Tourism Minister Jordi Hereu and State Secretary Rosario Sánchez, advocating for "social sustainability." Protests against mass tourism have occurred in Baleares, Andalucía, Canarias, and Barcelona in recent weeks. Ebel emphasized tourism should be sustainable and welcomed by locals. He mentioned TUI plans to bring over six million tourists to Spain this summer, and debated the European Union's Travel Package Directive, seeking Spain's support to avoid "additional burdens" on the industry.
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Airbus reacciona tras el fiasco de las ventas del A330neo

✈ Airbus A330neo sales reached only 42 units in 2023, far behind the A320 with 1,835 units and the A350's 300 units. Malaysia Airlines plans to receive four of the 20 A330neos ordered in 2024. Airbus is promoting the model via a social media miniseries "The Heir Apparent," focusing on design, cabin features, and engine efficiency. China's purchase of 100 aircraft could be the A330neo's salvation after talks between former French President Emmanuel Macron and Chinese President Xi Jinping.
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Boeing retrasará aún más las entregas de los 737 Max

🛫 Boeing announces new delays in 737 MAX deliveries scheduled for 2025 and 2026, aiming to focus on correct processes and safety after an incident on January 5 with Alaska Airlines. Delays range from three to six months, adding to existing pandemic-induced setbacks. Ryanair, expecting 211 units, is impacted, with CEO Michael O’Leary warning of economic consequences and considering compensation claims. United Airlines awaits 497 aircraft, Southwest 482, and Emirates and Lion Air 205 and 229 respectively.
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Madrid y Barcelona: así combatirán el desmadre de los pisos turísticos

📌 Madrid and Barcelona target urgent regulation of tourist apartments to address housing access and preserve city cohabitation. Madrid's mayor José Luis Martínez Almeida reveals 30% of tourists stay in licensed tourist apartments, with new rules underway including moratorium, increased fines, and inspections. Barcelona's mayor Jaume Collboni plans to eliminate 10,101 tourist apartments by 2028, amid a 70% rent and 40% purchase price surge over the past decade.
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Terrorífico despegue de un Boeing 777 arrastrando la cola por la pista

🚀 Latam Brazil's Boeing 777 experienced a severe "tail strike" on July 9 while taking off from Milan airport. Security cameras recorded the tail scraping the runway for several meters, creating dust and smoke and causing serious damage. The aircraft ascended to 5,000 feet post-takeoff, assessed for damage, and returned to Milan over an hour later after burning off fuel; the flight was canceled.
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