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Miguel Praga

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Decenas de heridos por una pérdida de altura de un avión de United

💸 On a United flight 613 from Lagos, Nigeria, six out of thirty-six injured passengers were hospitalized after an incident possibly due to technical issues. The Boeing 787 experienced severe shaking shortly after takeoff on Friday night, forcing a return to Lagos. United has initiated an investigation, while onboard video footage showed a chaotic scene with bloodstains. The affected passengers are now safe, some discharged from the hospital by Saturday.
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Airbus clausura su filial Beluga Transportes

🛫 Airbus launched a cargo-only airline with Beluga aircraft just a year ago but recently announced the dismissal of 60 employees and the closure of all company activities. Despite not revealing the reasons for the decision, Airbus confirmed all new Beluga aircraft, indicated as XL, are in service. The company aimed to compete with Ukrainian Antonov in the special cargo transport market.
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Accidentado despegue de un Boeing 737Max de Ryanair en Fuerteventura

🚀 A Ryanair Boeing 737Max experienced a tail strike during takeoff from Fuerteventura Airport. The crew, headed to London, redirected to Tenerife South Airport as a precaution, performing holding patterns to burn excess fuel. The incident was managed without further issues, with flight controllers coordinating a direct approach to runway 07 and halting other departures and arrivals during the event. The situation was resolved without further complications, and the aircraft safely landed and cleared the runway.
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Año y medio y Air Caraibes echa a Christine Ourmieres

✈ Christine Ourmieres Widener, former CEO of TAP of Portugal, was dismissed from leading the aviation division of French group Dubreuil, including Air Caraibes and French Bee, after previously being ousted from TAP due to scandals. The announcement of her immediate termination was made this week. Air Caraibes operates a fleet of 13 aircraft serving French Caribbean islands, French Guiana, and France. French Bee, based in Orly, flies A350 planes to the US, French Polynesia, and Reunion. Concerns over discrepancies between reported and actual results may have influenced her dismissal. Prior to TAP, Ouirmieres Widener led the now-bankrupt FlyBe in Britain and worked with CityJet in France.
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Air Europa: entrada y pago a plazos

✈ Air Europa completed a capital increase three months ago to fulfill its financial commitments by the end of 2024. The company is now selling a portion of its capital to prepare for the repayment of a €620 million debt, resulting from COVID-19 aid, due in 2026 and 2028. The Hidalgo family, managing Air Europa, is seeking investors interested in a potential buyout, while IAG, a current stakeholder, is unlikely to remain passive amidst these developments. Please note that the original article provided does not include specific dates or locations beyond the years mentioned, and it mostly discusses the financial strategies and potential investor interests in Air Europa. The summary focuses on the clear facts presented regarding the company's financial actions and the ongoing search for investment or buyout.
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American cae un 7,5 % tras unos resultados económicos nefastos

💸 American Airlines experienced a 7.5% drop in stock value after announcing poor financial results, underperforming compared to competitors United and Delta. The airline forecasts a loss of up to $0.40 per share in the first quarter, with potential additional losses if fuel prices rise. The primary reasons for losses include salary agreements and reduced supply. Contrary to competitors, American's strategy to bypass agencies for direct customer sales has led to client and revenue loss. Despite skepticism from the market, CEO Robert Isom remains optimistic about a turnaround by 2025.
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Ámsterdam, la ciudad más antiturismo, aumenta visitantes

🏖 Ámsterdam, with 23 million annual visitors, faces local animosity towards tourism, despite various anti-tourism campaigns and measures like regulating sex establishments, discouraging young British tourists, and enforcing strict vacation rental laws. The city aims to reduce visitor numbers to 20 million. A recent protest occurred a month ago against the new Diamond hotel in Leidseplein Square, rallying under the slogan "Enough is enough." Housing prices in the city have also skyrocketed due to high demand.
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Ahora British Airways no apoya ampliar Heathrow

🛫 Luis Gallego, IAG president, stated opposition to expanding London Heathrow Airport, Europe's most congested, on the grounds of high fees and taxes. British Airways, based at Heathrow, has long sought expansion due to congestion. Recent Labour Party support for expansion has not swayed Gallego, who criticizes the current high-cost model that impacts travelers without enhancing experience.
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Nuño de la Rosa a ‘Preferente’: “Hay 4 o 5 compañías que quieren entrar en Air Europa”

✈ Jesus Nuño de la Rosa, CEO of Air Europa, reveals the airline plans a capital increase with up to 20% new shares, aiming to close before summer. Conversations include "four or five airlines." Air Europa contracted PJT Partners for the capital increase, estimated at €240 million. Air France-KLM, Lufthansa, Etihad, and Delta Airlines are top contenders. Afterward, they seek €235 million from banks to repay early a €475 million state bailout.
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