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• Miquel Ros
Iberojet is expanding beyond its tour-operator roots as it builds a scheduled airline business around a distinctive transatlantic network. CEO Alberto López outlines how one of Spain’s largest tour operators is positioning the carrier for growth in scheduled international flying.
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Iberojet is expanding beyond its tour-operator roots as it builds a scheduled airline business around a distinctive transatlantic network. CEO Alberto López outlines how one of Spain’s largest tour operators is positioning the carrier for growth in scheduled international flying.
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Latvian carrier airBaltic has agreed terms with certain existing bondholders and third-party finance providers for up to €257 million ($299 million) in interim financing. The funding is intended to strengthen liquidity and support the airline’s restructuring program, including its fleet-reduction strategy, as it works to avoid a potential 2026 default.
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Emirates is introducing a next-generation premium-economy seat on its Airbus A350s, featuring a full-height electric privacy divider, wireless charging and enhanced adjustment. The move comes four years after launching the cabin, while the airline reallocates Airbus A380 service from 10 cities to add a second daily superjumbo flight to Singapore.
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