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💸 Azul, a Brazilian airline, filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection in the U.S. this week, aiming to restructure over $2 billion in debt. The company reached agreements with bondholders, AerCap, and airline partners United and American Airlines. Financial struggles trace back to COVID-19 flight stoppages. Azul previously considered merging with Gol, but the impact of the Chapter 11 filing on this potential deal remains uncertain.

✈ The Trump administration halted sales of key U.S. aerospace technologies to China, affecting the Comac C919 project. This includes the suspension of Cfm Leap-1 engine deliveries. The C919, which debuted in China in 2023, can carry 158-192 passengers and costs 18% less than its competitors. The aircraft heavily relies on Western tech, with contributions from 48 U.S., 26 European, and 6 Asia-Pacific suppliers. EASA's certification could take 5-10 years.

🚢 Norway plans to introduce a cruise ship tax to combat overtourism, similar to measures in the Balearic Islands and Greece. The tax is part of a broader strategy by the Labor Party to reduce overcrowding in popular tourist areas. It may also affect hotels, campsites, and short-term rentals. Implementation will be at the discretion of individual municipalities, allowing them to decide whether to apply the tax.

✈ Enac delays the timeline for Naples Capodichino Airport's renovation. Scheduled closure from January 19 to March 1, 2026, for 42 days to refurbish the runway. Flights will be redirected to Salerno. Gesac highlights the need for upgrades to ensure safety and efficiency. A feasibility plan exists, but the executive project is pending. Continuous 24/7 work planned during low traffic to minimize disruption. Gesac launched a preventive information campaign to mitigate the impact.

📊 Tar del Lazio annulla circolare del 18 novembre 2024 del Ministero dell'Interno sull'obbligo di riconoscimento de visu degli ospiti. Elia Rosciano, presidente della Federazione della ricettività extralberghiera, sostiene che la sicurezza non giustifica responsabilità improprie. Aigab dialoga con il Governo per il riconoscimento remoto degli ospiti. L'Associazione nazionale funzionari di polizia, tramite Girolamo Lacquaniti, esprime perplessità per la decisione. Sindaci come Sara Funaro e Vito Leccese reagiscono diversamente.

✈ Compagnie aeree e Unione Europea si scontrano su nuove normative. A Bruxelles, proposte del Consiglio UE potrebbero consentire di escludere il bagaglio a mano dalla tariffa, secondo il ministro spagnolo Pablo Bustinduy. In discussione anche l'innalzamento del ritardo minimo per il risarcimento voli da 3 a 5 ore. Distribuzione turistica chiede assicurazioni contro i default. Normative sul turismo e direttiva UE sui pacchetti di viaggio restano aperte.

📈 Dertour's acquisition of Hotelplan Group, announced in February, has been suspended by the Swiss Competition Commission due to concerns about market dominance. The review is set to conclude within four months. Meanwhile, Interhome will join HomeToGo. The merger would form Switzerland's largest tour operator, integrating Hotelplan's units in Switzerland, Germany, and the UK. The investigation also delays Interhome's incorporation into HomeToGo, pending Dertour's approval.

🛬 Condor filed a legal challenge with the European Court of Justice against the Ita Airways-Lufthansa agreement. Condor opposes Brussels' approval and seeks to halt Lufthansa's takeover of Ita Airways. Condor perceives the slot concessions at Linate as insufficient. CEO Peter Gerber, formerly of Lufthansa and Brussels Airlines, aims to secure Condor's market position. This legal battle may persist due to the protracted nature of European judicial proceedings.

📖 Dal 21 maggio 2025 al 10 luglio 2025, in Italia, le guide turistiche abilitate da almeno tre anni possono candidarsi online per diventare tutor registrandosi sul sito del Ministero del Turismo. Questo elenco mira a riconoscere le qualifiche professionali delle guide straniere in Italia. I candidati devono dichiarare l'assenza di conflitti di interesse e specificare le regioni disponibili per il tutoraggio. Un avviso annuale garantirà l'aggiornamento dell'elenco.

🚩 Donald Trump proposes a 50% tariff on all European imports, impacting transatlantic trade. Federvini, led by Micaela Pallini, stresses the need for dialogue between EU and US institutions to protect the Italian production system's competitiveness. Federvini warns that generalized tariffs threaten long-standing economic cooperation. The federation commits to working with Italian and European authorities to prevent measures detrimental to both sides of the Atlantic.