ANAC ensures legality in handling tender and admits analysis before the legal deadline

The National Civil Aviation Authority (ANAC) stated on Wednesday that its conduct in the airport handling tender adheres to principles of legality, transparency, and ethics, confirming that the Clece/South consortium submitted all required documentation on 15 March. The regulator, which awarded the seven-year contract for Lisbon, Porto, and Faro airports to the consortium earlier this year, noted it will complete its review within the 90-day legal window, though it aims to decide sooner to ensure operational continuity. The process faces legal challenges from Menzies Aviation and concerns from trade unions regarding the transition period during the peak summer season.