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✈ Delta, May 2025, France to Japan: Delta received an A350, registered N528DN, from Airbus in Toulouse on Wednesday. To avoid a 10% U.S. tariff on new European aircraft, Delta will operate it commercially from France to Tokyo Narita, making it used. CEO Ed Bastian confirms using this method since October 2019, when WTO rulings allowed U.S. tariffs on new European aircraft. Delta’s strategy exploits a legal loophole exempting used planes from tariffs.

📦 Air Europa and Iberia respond differently to the security crisis in Israel. Following a missile incident at Ben Gurion Airport, both canceled flights. Air Europa resumed operations with flights from Madrid to Tel Aviv six days a week, excluding Saturdays. Iberia Express postponed its return to June 1 and suspended night flights until June 15, offering free changes for tickets scheduled from June 1-30.

🏠 38% of people staying overnight at Adolfo Suárez Madrid-Barajas Airport work daily. A census shows 421 homeless individuals residing there, with 78% being men aged 45-64. 74% of them are foreign, predominantly from Latin America. A lack of affordable housing is cited as a primary issue. Recommendations include municipal network expansion, urgent intervention by the Community of Madrid, and a more humane approach from Aena. 45% have lived in Spain for over five years.

🛬 Secretary of Transport in the U.S. asks citizens how to improve travel experiences, sparking calls to eliminate airport security checks. Travelers find current procedures intolerable, often facing arbitrary and inconsistent rules. The article highlights excessive security measures and emphasizes the need for sensible reforms. Travelers face unnecessary complications by inadequately qualified personnel, leading to calls for the U.S. to lead in implementing changes that balance safety with convenience.

🛩 Boeing has received nearly 600 orders for the 777X, which remains uncertified as of 2025. Testing, despite significant setbacks, has involved four completed aircraft, totaling 1,400 test flights and 4,000 flight hours. The 777X began production in 2017 with test flights starting in 2020. Certification is expected in 2025 with deliveries in 2026. 14 airlines, including British Airways, Lufthansa, Emirates, and Qatar Airways, have placed orders. The largest model, B777X-9, is primarily tested.

✈ El antiguo handling de Iberia, ahora South, alcanzó un 35% de cuota de mercado en 2024. Con 38 aeropuertos en operación, atendió 352,047 vuelos, 102 millones de pasajeros y gestionó 52 millones de equipajes. Emplea 7,000 personas y mantiene a Iberia y Vueling como principales clientes (74% de facturación). Madrid-Barajas representa el 39% de su negocio. Para 2030, prevé un crecimiento del 17% en vuelos atendidos.

💰 Leonor González Pano revealed that Juan José Hidalgo allegedly paid €500,000 to ex-minister José Luis Ábalos for the €475 million state rescue of Air Europa. The payment supposedly occurred at Hidalgo’s home in Puerta de Hierro, Madrid, involving Aldama and Koldo García. González Pano claims the money was counted in a living room with a bar area. Hidalgo’s family denies these accusations, asserting everything was done legally.

🚘 16 de mayo de 2025, el uso de software de gestión de flotas optimiza operaciones y costos en empresas al planificar rutas, monitorear GPS, y controlar combustible y mantenimiento. Herramientas como Zucchetti HR Mobility y ZTravel facilitan la integración de la gestión de flotas y gastos de viaje, automatizando procesos y evitando duplicidades. Esta sincronización mejora el uso de recursos, reduce el gasto en combustible y ajusta las políticas de mantenimiento para minimizar averías.

🏆 Rafael García Garrido received the 'Medalla de Madrid' on May 15, 2025, at the Palacio de Cibeles from Mayor José Luis Martínez Almeida. This award highlights the cultural and economic impact of Las Ventas under Plaza 1's management. 15 medals were distributed, honoring various sectors, including commerce, culture, and sports. Other recipients include Almacenes Pontejos, the Asociación Pato Amarillo, and the Teatro Alcázar, showcasing Madrid's diverse contributions to these fields.

✈️ United Airlines is expanding its routes: starting this winter, Washington to Edinburgh flights will now run year-round, maintaining five flights per week. Post-Reyes, flights pause, resuming February 20. The route boasts an 86% occupancy rate. Newark to Venice flights will extend into winter for two additional months, with a record 93% September occupancy. The Washington-Edinburgh route uses a 757, while Newark-Venice operates with a 767.