Government forms working group on Porto airport expansion
The government has announced plans to set up a working group to study and advance an expansion of Porto Airport, initiating a formal review stage rather than immediate construction. Multiple outlets say the move is an early step to progress capacity planning and regulatory permissions; detailed proposals and timelines were not published. Porto travellers and residents should expect a period of public consultation and planning notices — construction and route changes could follow later, so watch local council announcements and airport communications.
Passengers surge to five million at national airports
The number of passengers at national airports rose sharply by 5% in November to five million, according to the rapid air transport statistics published this Tuesday by the National Institute of Statistics (INE). The United Kingdom remained the main country of origin and destination. “In November 2025, national airports handled around five million ...”
Passenger traffic increases at Portugal airports
Home News Passenger traffic increases at Portugal airports Passenger traffic increases at Portugal airports Portuguese airports handled 68. 9 million passengers from January to November, 4. 7% more than in the same period of 2024, while cargo traffic registered a more moderate increase of 0.
Indra wins US$342 million contract for air traffic surveillance radars in the US
The Indra Group, which employs 1,000 people in Portugal, has signed a US$342 million contract with the US Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) to manufacture next-generation air traffic surveillance radars. The systems will be produced at the group's new factory in Kansas City, where they estimate they will invest US$50 million ...
Bad weather leads to cancellation of all flights to and from Madeira
TAP, easyJet, and Ryanair have cancelled flights to and from Funchal due to winds and storm Emilia. Air traffic will be affected until Sunday morning.