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✈️ 49,210 commercial aircraft, both passenger and cargo, are expected to be in service globally by 2044, nearly double from 24,730 in 2024. Airbus Global Market Forecast 2025 indicates a need for 34,420 new aircraft deliveries over 20 years: 44% (18,830) will replace older, less fuel-efficient models. Expect 34,250 single-aisle and 9,170 wide-body aircraft. Air traffic grows with global GDP increasing by 2.5% and urban population rising by 1.2 billion.

🚀 Finnair, starting May 4, 2026, will reconnect Helsinki and Toronto after an 11-year hiatus, with three weekly flights on Mondays, Wednesdays, and Sundays. The last service was in 2015. Christine Rovelli, Finnair's Chief Revenue Officer, highlights Toronto's value for European travelers. Besides Toronto, Finnair's summer 2026 North American destinations include New York, Dallas, Los Angeles, Chicago, and Seattle.

🎆 Tokyo, 2025: Il festival Awa Odori di Koenji si svolgerà il 23 e 24 agosto, trasportando l'area attorno alla stazione JR di Koenji in un vivace spettacolo. Nato nel 1957, il festival si ispira al famoso Awa Odori di Tokushima. L'anno scorso, il Sumida River Fireworks Festival ha attratto circa 910.000 visitatori. Questi eventi estivi continuano a essere punti salienti per residenti e turisti.

✈ Sir Tim Clark, CEO of Emirates, highlighted the lack of investment in economy class during the IATA assembly in New Delhi. Despite advancements in the '90s, including a 50% reduction in seat weight, airlines have prioritized business and first classes. Clark's call for renewed focus on economy comes amidst applause, urging the industry to revisit and enhance economy class offerings.

📍 DreamPacker, the experiential travel brand by Gattinoni Travel, is fully operational, targeting travelers aged 21-45. With 200 travel agencies, most bookings originate from them. The e-commerce site launched with a party in Milan, supports Scalapay, and focuses on digital marketing. Growth is expected from September to December 2025, with 2026 programming in progress. Collaborations include an exclusive capsule collection with influencers Gordon and Farid's GoFar Tribe. Dreampacker aims to engage new generations through tailored travel experiences.

📈 Boeing shares dropped 7.8% following an Air India B787 Dreamliner crash, affecting airline stocks with a 7% index decline. The aircraft, delivered in 2014 with General Electric engines, had 38,267 flight hours and about 8,000 landings and takeoffs. The incident occurred after takeoff from India's Sardar Vallabhai Patel Airport. Pilots issued a May Day call, reportedly unanswered. The black box was found intact, pending analysis.