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🛫 Qantas plans to revolutionize long-haul travel by eliminating stopovers, aiming to fly nonstop from London to Sydney in 22 hours. Currently, the longest flight is 19 hours by Singapore Airlines. Project Sunrise tests start in 2026, with operations in 2027. The Airbus A350 will accommodate 238 passengers and require an extra 20,000 liters of fuel. The first of 12 aircraft will be delivered by late 2026.

✈️ Iberia, as of 2025, has added its seventh Airbus A321XLR to its fleet, with the eighth expected in 2026. The aircraft, registered as EC-ORE, was acquired from Toulouse and stationed in Madrid. This model enhances transatlantic routes such as Boston, Washington, and Puerto Rico, and opens new routes to Recife, Fortaleza, and Toronto. The A321XLR offers 182 seats across business and economy classes, achieving up to 40% fuel savings compared to wide-body aircraft.

✈️ Binter connects Canary Islands and Andalusia with 46 weekly flights across four Andalusian destinations: Jerez, Granada, Córdoba, and newly added Sevilla (since December 1, 2025). The airline launched its first Andalusian route in 2020 with Jerez. Offering up to 23 weekly frequencies, Binter facilitates seamless travel with national tickets allowing free onward flights within the Canary Islands. This expansion fosters greater cultural and economic ties between the regions.

🛩 Un Boeing 737 de Jet2Holidays realizó un “go around” en el aeropuerto de Madeira debido a fuertes ráfagas de viento. El incidente dejó una imagen impactante del avión atravesando un arcoíris mientras ganaba altura.

🛫 Saudia, Saudi Arabia's largest airline, has purchased 15 Airbus A321XLRs. From August 1, these will replace Boeing 787s on the four weekly flights to Madrid, increasing to six flights weekly. Barcelona will see a switch from B787s to A321XLRs on October 27, maintaining three weekly flights. The A321XLR debuts on May 23 to Vienna, followed by routes to the Maldives, Moscow, Athens, Geneva, and Mauritius. Configured for 120 economy and 24 business seats.

✈️ Ryanair's Boeing 737 Max flight FR1211 encountered severe turbulence on Sunday, half an hour after departing Birmingham for Tenerife. The turbulence occurred at 37,000 feet near Brest, France, prompting the pilot to issue an emergency code 7700 and return to Birmingham. Landing 50 minutes after takeoff, several passengers and two crew members sustained minor injuries. The plane resumed its journey at 10,000 feet, departing at 21:00 and reaching Tenerife without further incidents.

📈 30 diciembre 2025, Alexis Montenegro writes about strategic planning for small and medium enterprises (SMEs). Evaluating the past year's performance using indicators like total revenue, profits, and customer loyalty is crucial. Objectives should be SMART: Specific, Measurable, Achievable, Relevant, and Time-bound. Tools like Trello, Asana, Google Sheets, and Excel help manage tasks and budgets. A well-defined plan is essential for guiding SMEs, turning uncertainty into action, and achieving sustainable growth.

✈ Wamos Air plans fleet expansion through agreements with Abra, adding up to seven Airbus A330neo. In 2026, they'll introduce a new A330 with upgraded cabins, including business class and advanced entertainment systems. By 2027, Wamos Air will grow its fleet to 15 A330s, a historical high. The partnership with Abra enhances their ability to operate modern, efficient aircraft like the Boeing 787, strengthening long-haul operations and expanding airport accessibility.

🛩 Iberia’s Airbus A321XLR, registered EC-OOJ, resumed flights after over four months of repairs following a collision with a vulture on August 3. The impact severely damaged the nose and affected one engine. The aircraft was grounded until October 27, when it flew from Lisbon to Madrid. Yesterday, it began operations to Boston, USA.

✈️ Tui, the largest British tour operator, exits Luton, shifting focus to Gatwick, and sells airport slots to Hungarian airline Wizz Air. Wizz Air plans to add an aircraft and introduce six new routes, including direct flights from London to Yerevan. Other new destinations are Alicante, Faro, Corfu, Lyon, and Turin. Wizz Air's Luton base outperforms EasyJet, offering a strong network to Eastern Europe. Past UK ventures in Cardiff and Doncaster failed, but Gatwick operations are stable.