Latest news and stories about aviation safety in Portugal for expats and residents.
A TAP Air Portugal flight bound for Curitiba, Brazil, returned to Lisbon on Saturday after the captain declared an emergency. The Airbus A330 experienced a suspected depressurization issue at 30,000 feet, prompting a descent to 10,000 feet and a fuel-dumping maneuver before landing safely. No injuries were reported among those on board.
More than half of the nearly 7,200 pilots surveyed flew when they should have stayed grounded. In Portugal, 29% continue to work without reporting that they are too tired to do so.
The main European airlines acknowledged the risks associated with the activity today and advocated for a balance in the medical and professional assessment of pilots, but rejected the creation of a blacklist following the case involving the Flydubai airline.
Álvaro Neves assures that Portuguese pilots have the best preparation and high-quality training. The aviation safety expert guarantees that air transport remains the safest.
Four international aviation organisations have created the AerSalus Alliance to coordinate responses to risks associated with air quality in aircraft cabins, the coalition announced today. The partnership brings together pilots' unions, flight attendants, medical and legal engineering experts to exchange specialised knowledge in areas such as operational experience, medicine, and more.
Following the accident that occurred on July 10th involving a Ryanair plane, a 61-year-old man was seriously injured.
The broken window on a Ryanair flight in July, which caused a passenger's head to be sucked out of the plane, was caused by broken parts from the Boeing 737-800 engine, according to a preliminary report.
Materials used to tow the advertising banner that caused the pilot's death did not meet the required specifications, according to initial data.
Sightseeing tour ends in an emergency landing. Investigation points to mechanical failure and incorrect pilot reaction.
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Amidst all the panic, there was a 'benign factor' that prevented the worst for that passenger and others. A former TAP commander explains to CNN Portugal the details of the incident that 'should not have happened' and how the police investigation could become more serious if the engine problem is not to blame.
The European Union Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) has ordered the inspection of 16 Airbus A380s, five of which are urgent, following the discovery of cracks in the wing structures of one aircraft, Airbus indicated. Of the 16 aircraft, 15 are operated by Emirates and one by Australia's Qantas. Five Emirates planes must be...
The aviation authority warned that these balloons, also known as hot air lanterns, “represent a danger to the operational safety of air navigation, especially when released in large numbers.”
Three people have been charged by the Public Prosecutor's Office with endangering air safety and other crimes for the alleged sale of non-compliant engine parts to airlines, including TAP, the Central Department of Investigation and Penal Action (DCIAP) announced. The defendants have been in pre-trial detention for about a year.
Between 2015 and 2023, the three defendants, currently in pre-trial detention, allegedly engaged in the illicit appropriation of aeronautical parts and components from airlines in partnership with a British citizen, selling them with forged certifications. Among the affected companies are TAP Air Portugal and Hi Fly.
The plan, allegedly orchestrated by a British man of Venezuelan origin, reportedly involved the support of logistics and transport employees. The Air Force concluded that there was a 'danger' to the lives of passengers and crew.
The recommendation covers Bahrain, Iran, Iraq, Israel, Jordan, Kuwait, Lebanon, Oman, Qatar, the United Arab Emirates, and Saudi Arabia.
Menzies (SPdH) has filed an injunction with the Lisbon Administrative and Tax Court challenging the structure and conduct of the tender launched by the National Civil Aviation Authority (ANAC) for ground handling licenses at Lisbon, Porto, and Faro airports. The company argues that the tender criteria fail to reflect the operational complexity and safety requirements of high-traffic airports, warning of potential service disruptions and risks to Portugal's tourism image due to the lack of a robust transition plan. Menzies, which currently holds the licenses until May, questions the operational viability of the winning consortium led by Iberia, citing concerns over staffing levels and equipment, and seeks to ensure that the final decision prioritizes operational resilience and international best practices.
A Boeing A770 was at just over 350 metres altitude when it had to perform a go‑around because of another aircraft.
Home News Brussels identifies “Serious Deficiencies” at Lisbon Airport Brussels identifies “Serious Deficiencies” at Lisbon Airport European Commission technicians who conducted an unannounced assessment of Lisbon airport between December 15 and 17 concluded that there are “serious deficiencies”
