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New Lisbon airport costs remain undefined

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Minister of Infrastructure and Housing Miguel Pinto Luz stated that the total cost of the new Lisbon airport in Alcochete will not be known until the project is fully defined. While the government aims for completion by 2034, officials noted that financial reports are expected in 2027 and 2028.

Miguel Pinto Luz is Portugal’s Minister of Infrastructure and Housing and a senior figure in the PSD. His portfolio covers roads, rail (including the Lisbon–Porto high-speed line), airports and housing policy. Before joining the government he was deputy mayor of Cascais.

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New Lisbon airport costs remain undefined

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The airport beyond political cycles

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Elói Figueiredo argues that the development of a new airport must move beyond endless planning and political indecision to ensure necessary infrastructure progress.

publico.pt9 Aug

ANA has submitted the Environmental Impact Study for the new airport

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ANA has officially submitted the 5,000-page Environmental Impact Study for the new Luís de Camões airport to the Portuguese Environment Agency following eighteen months of development.

observador.pt1 Aug

ANA has submitted the Environmental Impact Study for the new airport

5 things that will define the day

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This Wednesday features key developments including the presentation of the Lisbon airport technical project, diplomatic talks between Portugal and Greece, parliamentary hearings on the BES case, and major earnings reports from Alphabet and Tesla.

eco.sapo.pt22 Jul

Government wants to move forward with a working group for the expansion of Porto Airport

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The Government, led by Infrastructure and Housing Minister Miguel Pinto Luz, plans to establish a working group to study expansion options for Francisco Sá Carneiro (Porto) Airport in response to sustained growth in air traffic. The group will assess operational, environmental and regional impacts — aiming to avoid the noise and congestion problems experienced at Lisbon’s Humberto Delgado Airport — and to inform infrastructure, transport and investment decisions for the Porto metropolitan area.

CNN Portugal13 Jan

Government wants to move forward with a working group for the expansion of Porto Airport

Portugal cannot risk spending billions of euros to end up with a more expensive, less convenient, and less competitive airport system.

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The statement warns against the financial and operational risks associated with potential airport infrastructure investments in Portugal.

Facebook20 Oct

New airport. Government wants two runways for large aircraft

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Response to the ANA report on the new airport questions the elimination of a second passenger terminal to accommodate expansion and the existence of only one runway prepared for larger aircraft.

observador.pt15 Oct

New airport. Government wants two runways for large aircraft

6h BDP Governor laments decades of delays at the new airport

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The Governor of the Bank of Portugal expresses regret over the multi-decade delays in the construction of the new airport.

rtp.pt29 Sept

6h BDP Governor laments decades of delays at the new airport

Pinto Luz wants to accelerate the Alcochete airport and says "no" to Montijo: "do not count on me for half-baked decisions"

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The Minister of Infrastructure closes the door on a return to the Montijo location for the new airport, which is requested by some sectors of the tourism industry. Pinto Luz makes it clear that he wants to bring forward the opening of the Luís de Camões airport, in contrast to the proposal made by ANA to complete the work by 2037.

expresso.pt28 Sept

Pinto Luz wants to accelerate the Alcochete airport and says "no" to Montijo: "do not count on me for half-baked decisions"

Pinto Luz wants to bring forward the opening of the new airport to 2034 and refuses to engage in 'futurology' regarding costs

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The Minister of Infrastructure, Miguel Pinto Luz, rejects making a cost forecast for the new Lisbon airport and believes it is possible to bring its inauguration forward to 2034. 'We still do not know how much the new airport will cost. No one can provide a clear budget until we have all the projects defined, until we have the...'

eco.sapo.pt28 Sept

Pinto Luz wants to bring forward the opening of the new airport to 2034 and refuses to engage in 'futurology' regarding costs

12h New airport. Government wants to bring forward expansion strategy

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The government is looking to accelerate the strategic planning for the expansion of the new airport.

rtp.pt26 Sept

12h New airport. Government wants to bring forward expansion strategy

1 p.m. CTP President wants a solution before the new airport

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The official advocates for an intermediate solution similar to the one previously proposed by Pedro Nuno Santos. Also, the US and China reach an agreement to reduce tariffs on 30 billion dollars worth of goods.

observador.pt26 Sept

1 p.m. CTP President wants a solution before the new airport

Government asks ANA to justify single terminal at new airport and insists on advancing the schedule

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The Government wants ANA to justify why it dropped the possibility of building a second terminal or satellite terminal to accommodate a future expansion of the New Lisbon Airport (NAL). It also insists on the need to try to advance the completion deadline for the project, currently scheduled for 2037. In the letter sent to the concessionaire...

eco.sapo.pt26 Sept

Government asks ANA to justify single terminal at new airport and insists on advancing the schedule

Aviation emissions have increased by 19% in Portugal since 2019

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The Zero association considers that the expansion of airport capacity in Lisbon and Porto threatens a decarbonisation roadmap that has yet to be adopted.

cmjornal.pt18 Sept

Aviation emissions have increased by 19% in Portugal since 2019

Martifer secures 20 million from works at Portela Airport

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Martifer will earn 20 million euros from the contract it won to carry out works at Humberto Delgado Airport in Lisbon, ECO has learned. ANA – Aeroportos de Portugal awarded the Portuguese company, through Martifer Metallic Constructions, a contract that includes metal structure, roofing, and facade works as part of the expansion.

eco.sapo.pt31 Aug

Martifer secures 20 million from works at Portela Airport

Engineering firm Martifer wins contract for Lisbon airport expansion

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Portugal Resident27 Aug

Martifer wins contract for the expansion of Humberto Delgado Airport

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Martifer has won a contract for the expansion of Humberto Delgado Airport in Lisbon, which includes metal structure, roofing, and facade works. According to the first-half financial report published this Wednesday by the Portuguese Securities Market Commission (CMVM), the contract was awarded to Martifer Metallic Constructions, covering the apron area.

eco.sapo.pt26 Aug

Martifer wins contract for the expansion of Humberto Delgado Airport

Calheiros calls for Government to return to Pedro Nuno's solution

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The President of the Tourism Confederation asks the Government for “common sense to prevail” and to return to the intermediate solution for Montijo. He says it was “a pity” that Pedro Nuno Santos's solution fell through in 2022.

observador.pt26 Aug

Calheiros calls for Government to return to Pedro Nuno's solution

Portugal needs to think big, in order to execute!

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Thinking big does not mean building everything at any price! It means defining a direction, choosing priorities, and executing that which presents the greatest economic, social, and territorial cohesion benefit.

observador.pt3 Aug

Portugal needs to think big, in order to execute!

Airport: ANA submits Environmental Impact Study to APA

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The company that manages the airports confirmed to Lusa the submission of the final Environmental Impact Study report for the new Luís de Camões airport to the Portuguese Environment Agency.

expresso.pt1 Aug

Airport: ANA submits Environmental Impact Study to APA

AECOM wins preliminary design contract for new Lisbon airport By Investing.com

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Investing.com Canada27 Jul

New Lisbon Airport planned across the Tagus River; AECOM leads design

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Stock Titan27 Jul

Crossing the Tagus: the challenge of the perfect connection

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How can we improve the connection between the two banks of the Tagus? With the new airport in Alcochete and the Lisbon–Madrid high-speed train, the Tagus crossing becomes a critical piece of mobility.

observador.pt24 Jul

Crossing the Tagus: the challenge of the perfect connection

Two runways, capacity for 56 million and a direct shuttle from the East: the key points about the new airport

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The executive summary covers the infrastructure's size, construction, accessibility, timeline, and financing.

cmjornal.pt23 Jul

Two runways, capacity for 56 million and a direct shuttle from the East: the key points about the new airport

Portugal's new airport to connect to Lisbon via rail. How long will it take?

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Fall River Herald News23 Jul

Portugal's new airport to connect to Lisbon via rail. How long will it take?

New Lisbon airport: VINCI Airports reaffirms its commitment to the development of the Portuguese economy

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Airport Suppliers23 Jul

New Lisbon airport: VINCI Airports reaffirms its commitment to the development of the Portuguese economy

The Neves case and the new airport: how much does politics cost?

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The Public Prosecutor's Office is investigating Luís Neves following the trailer case, but there is no room for 'idle chatter'. Meanwhile, the airport is going to Alcochete, but who will pay the more than 8 billion euros?

observador.pt23 Jul

The Neves case and the new airport: how much does politics cost?

"Obviously we will have to pay, one way or another," for the new airport

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António Costa, a commentator for CNN Portugal, analysed the news presented this Wednesday regarding the new Lisbon airport.

cnnportugal.iol.pt22 Jul

"Obviously we will have to pay, one way or another," for the new airport

The odyssey of the new airport and the 'most economical' governor

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It is now possible to glimpse the future new Lisbon airport, which is only expected to open in 2035. The governor of the Bank of Portugal calls for reforms. And fuel prices continue to rise.

observador.pt22 Jul

The odyssey of the new airport and the 'most economical' governor

Luís de Camões Airport to be 20 minutes from Lisbon city centre by rail

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Opening of the high-speed line and the dedicated airport link scheduled for 2034.

cmjornal.pt22 Jul

Luís de Camões Airport to be 20 minutes from Lisbon city centre by rail

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