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✈ 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.

🗺 Catai aims to replicate its 44-year success in Spain within 5 years in Latin America, focusing on Mexico and Colombia. Partnering with local entities like Travel Shop, Catai emphasizes Africa and Asia, with Japan as the top destination for Mexican travelers. New niche products launched include "Un Mundo de Sabores" and "Pasaporte a lo Extraordinario." Over 3,000 passengers are expected to be transported to Lapland between December and January, with charter operations planned. AI is integrated into their customer interactions.

🛫 Qatar Airways and Singapore Airlines secured the top two spots in the 2025 World Airline Awards organized by Skytrax, based on user surveys from September 2024 to May 2025, with input from 100+ nationalities. Iberia ranked 20th, the highest for a Spanish airline. Other notable mentions include AirAsia as the best low-cost airline since 2010, and Lufthansa as the most family-friendly airline. Turkish Airlines was named the best in Europe, while Air Canada topped North America.

🛫 Iberia Group (Iberia, Iberia Express, Air Nostrum) will operate 2,557 flights from Thursday, July 24 to Sunday, July 27, coinciding with the July 25 holiday in various autonomous communities. Over 342,000 passengers will travel on domestic, European, and transoceanic flights. Of these flights, 2,113 will be based at Madrid-Barajas Airport. Additionally, 15 special charter flights support cruise lines, connecting Madrid to key Mediterranean and European ports like Hamburg, Athens, and Venice.

🛫 Boeing has normalized B737Max production, leading to increased deliveries for Ryanair. Despite certification delays for the 737Max 10, Ryanair, which has ordered 300 of these aircraft, will start operating them from early 2027. Stephanie Pope of Boeing assured timely delivery to Ryanair, whose CEO, O'Leary, confirmed the order remains firm. Ryanair plans to transition to the Max 10, featuring 220 seats, enhancing their fleet alongside the 737 800 and 737Max 8.200 models.

🏠 In spring 2026, Miami International Airport will open PS MIA, Florida's first private terminal for commercial travelers. Located in Miami-Dade, the historic Pan American Airways building will be renovated, preserving its iconic design with premium materials and original Pan Am logos. The terminal will feature five private suites, two gourmet lounges, an outdoor patio, and a day spa. The design is by RJ Heisenbottle Architects and Cliff Fong, enhancing Miami’s status as a luxury gateway.

🛩 José Luis Ábalos, exministro de Transportes, revealed in an El Confidencial interview that during the pandemic, the Hidalgo family faced severe financial distress trying to save Air Europa. The family's anxiety grew due to mounting debts with aircraft owners and Aena, prompting them to explore all possible avenues, including potentially involving Begoña Gómez, wife of Pedro Sánchez. Air Europa was the first company rescued by SEPI with a €475 million injection.

🛡 El 29 de diciembre, un Boeing 737 de Jeju Air con 181 personas a bordo se estrelló en el aeropuerto de Muan, Corea del Sur, dejando solo dos supervivientes. Un choque con pájaros afectó ambos motores, fallando los pilotos al apagar el menos dañado. Las cajas negras dejaron de grabar. La investigación no detectó fallos en la aeronave. El informe sigue sin publicarse por protesta de pilotos y familias, quienes critican el borrador por querer responsabilizar a los pilotos.

🛩 Ryanair's Boeing 737 from Alicante to Birmingham declared an emergency due to a passenger's heart condition shortly after takeoff. The flight diverted to Barcelona, landing on runway 06L, where medical assistance awaited. Air traffic controllers coordinated a direct route and continuous descent for priority landing. The emergency occurred just as the aircraft entered French airspace.

🗺 Imserso, starting September, is directing pensioners to Ávoris and Mundiplan amid complaints about a €200 travel surcharge for the next season (€100 during peak season and €100 for repeat travelers). The agency claims the changes enhance quality and promote equality, benefiting the general good. Meanwhile, 7,447 new flat-rate spots at €50 each are created for low-income individuals, but this cost is transferred to other travelers, totaling €2 million.