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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”
