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Miguel Praga

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Así empleará Iberia sus ocho Airbus A321XLR

✈ Iberia exclusively operates Airbus A321XLR flights to the Americas. By early 2026, they’ll have 8 such aircraft, already flying to Boston, Washington, Recife, and Fortaleza. In October, San Juan is added. Toronto and Philadelphia are potential next stops. Monterrey uses wide-body planes. Starting November 2024, the A321XLR carries 182 passengers over 8,700 km, saving 30% fuel per passenger compared to older models, enhancing efficiency and sustainability.
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Harán falta 660.000 pilotos y un millón de TCP en los próximos 20 años

✈️ Boeing estimates a need for 2.4 million new aviation professionals globally over the next 20 years, including 660,000 pilots, 710,000 maintenance technicians, and 1 million flight attendants. Eurasia, China, and North America will account for over half of hires, with 550,000, 426,000, and 435,000, respectively. Two-thirds of hires will replace retirements, while one-third will support fleet growth. Demand is driven by single-aisle aircraft.
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Irán se ríe de las sanciones y se hace con 5 Boeing 777

✈️ Mahan Airlines, July 2025, Iran, acquired five Boeing 777s from NokScoot, previously of Singapore Airlines. Due to sanctions, the aircraft were initially registered in Madagascar before moving to Iran. In early July, they flew from Cambodia's Reap Angkor airport, their transponders off over Afghan or Pakistani airspace. Since 2019, Iran has acquired 33 Western-blocked planes, including an A340 from Iberia. More Boeing 777s may soon join their fleet.
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García Garrido: (Travel Live): “El modelo turístico tradicional se está quedando atrás”

🗺 Rafael García Garrido, CEO of Travel Live, in 2025, emphasizes the need to revamp traditional tourism, focusing on diverse experiences and disruptive models. Highlighting tourism's evolution, he cites examples like traveling to Lima for top cuisine or visiting Las Ventas in Madrid. He advocates for innovative urban tourism, emphasizing MICE (Meetings, Incentives, Conferences, and Exhibitions) to enhance economic diversity and professional interaction. His approach aims to break seasonality and integrate tourism into urban planning, boosting Spain's global standing.
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Vueling niega antisemitismo con los pasajeros desembarcados

🛫 Vueling, on July 23, 2025, at Valencia Airport, removed 52 Jewish French teenagers from a Valencia-Paris Orly flight. Vueling cited safety concerns due to "highly disruptive behavior" involving emergency equipment tampering. The Guardia Civil intervened, resulting in one arrest. Contradicting reports claim the group sang Hebrew songs, with allegations of antisemitism, including a crew member labeling Israel a "terrorist state," which Vueling denies. The airline maintains the decision was purely operational and security-driven.
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Club de Vacaciones se adelanta al Imserso: viajes desde 189 euros

🗺 Club de Vacaciones, a travel operator for those over 60, has launched "Vacaciones Económicas" ahead of Imserso’s tourism program, starting September 2025. Offering over 50,000 spots for autumn and winter, trips include discounted domestic and international packages. Prices start at €189 for the coastal mainland, €483 for Spanish islands, €383 for national circuits, and €480 for international tours. The program is marketed through agencies, promoting immediate sales without accreditation.
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Se estrella un avión en Rusia con 43 ocupantes: no hay supervivientes

✈ Un avión de pasajeros de Angara Airlines se estrelló en la región de Amur, Rusia, en julio 2025. La aeronave cubría la ruta entre Jabárovsk y Tinda. No hay supervivientes, según los servicios de emergencia en el lugar. El avión fue localizado en una zona montañosa por un helicóptero. El Ministerio de Emergencias informó que el avión desapareció de los radares. Entre los ocupantes, había cinco niños y seis tripulantes.
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Aena echará hoy a todos los sintecho del aeropuerto de Barajas

📫 Aena addresses the homelessness crisis at Barajas Airport since 2019. As of Thursday, April 24, 2025, around 150 homeless individuals are informed they cannot stay at the Madrid airport. A new shelter, set up by Madrid's city administration, is now available. Social workers are assisting in the transition, emphasizing that airports are meant for transit, not habitation.
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Halcón Viajes dispara ventas pero sus beneficios caen a la mitad

💸 Halcón Viajes, 2024: Despite a 70% increase in business volume to €304 million, profits halved. Net profit dropped 43.4% to €4.7 million from €8.3 million in 2023. EBITDA fell from €10.7 million to €3 million. Workforce increased from 857 to 895 permanent employees. Previously, losses were €25.8 million in 2019, €31.9 million in 2020, €23.5 million in 2021, and €7.3 million in 2022. Despite challenges, 2024 marks the second consecutive profitable year.
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“Ryanair intenta aplastar injustamente a la competencia”

📢 Ryanair was found guilty of unfair competition and denigration by the Commercial Court No. 12 of Barcelona. This ruling came in a legal battle with eDreams, which has faced repeated attacks from Ryanair. Guillaume Teissonnière, eDreams' legal advisor, criticized Ryanair's tactics aimed at eliminating competition. Furthermore, Booking is also embroiled in legal disputes with Ryanair, with ongoing cases in various countries, according to Pilar Crespo, Booking's head in Spain.
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