The Air Force carried out 5% more rescues and lifesaving operations in 2025
The Air Force emphasises that it supported INEM for four months with the air transport of patients, “ensuring the continuity of that essential service for the country”.
Air Force carried out 5% more search-and-rescue operations in 2025
In 2025 the Air Force performed 5% more rescues and salvage operations.
Air Force carried out 5% more rescues and search-and-rescue missions in 2025
The Air Force announced today that it directly supported 931 people last year through air medical transports, rescues and search-and-rescue missions, saying the figure represents a 5% increase compared with 2024.
Air Force carried out 5% more rescues and lifesaving operations in 2025
The institution directly supported 931 people last year.
Father Christmas's reindeer loses speed and makes an emergency landing in Montijo. Watch the Air Force's season's greetings video
The Air Force says the message is “dedicated to all children, so that they keep alive the spirit and magic of this season.”
Portuguese Air Force F-16s to fly over several regions to wish people a Merry Christmas
F-16 fighter jets from the Portuguese Air Force will carry out flyovers in selected areas as a gesture to wish residents a Merry Christmas.
