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A SATA flight from Ponta Delgada to Toronto performed an emergency landing on Terceira Island following reports of smoke in the cabin, resulting in six passengers being hospitalised for smoke inhalation.
The privatisation jury for Azores Airlines has recommended rejecting the Atlantic Connect Group's sole admitted bid — an offer of €17 million for 85% of Azores Airlines' share capital — on the grounds that it does not safeguard the interests of SATA and the Azores region. SATA said it is analysing the panel's recommendation.
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Tourism in the Azores has now declined for nine consecutive months, with regional businesses warning that the loss of flights and airline competition — including Ryanair’s complete withdrawal from the The post Azores tourism falls for 9th month amid fallout from Ryanair withdrawal appeared first on Portugal Resident.
The PS Azores wants to promote the creation of the Azores Air Route Development Fund to support new direct air routes to the region and mitigate the effects of the decline in tourism.
A flight carrying 140 passengers was forced to perform an emergency landing at Lajes Airport due to the presence of fumes on board.
Flight SA323 departed from João Paulo II International Airport at 18:23 and was bound for Toronto.
New flight “opens for the first time a direct door to the Austrian market, which has high potential and a great affinity with the region's value proposition as a destination for nature, authenticity, and sustainability”
The airline reports that it will integrate a leased aircraft into its fleet to 'ensure the fulfillment of the flight schedule planned for the period of highest demand'.
SATA is adjusting its operations to 'strengthen response capacity' by using ACMI (aircraft lease with crew), after having approximately 175 flights affected by fog.
Restrictions on refueling civil aircraft on Terceira Island, in effect since Saturday, have been lifted. The Azores government has requested explanations from Galp.
Azores Airlines will introduce 16 more weekly flights between the mainland and the Azores, which corresponds to an increase of eight round-trip frequencies per week compared to 2025.
Galp estimates that the supply of aviation fuel at the Lajes Civil Air Terminal on Terceira Island, in the Azores, will be progressively normalised by 23 May, an official company source reported this Tuesday. In response to Lusa, Galp confirmed that a batch of fuel destined for Terceira Island did not fully meet the criteria.
Aircraft refuelling was at risk due to fuel contamination.
A failure in fuel quality tests will not impact operations for airlines SATA and TAP at the Lages terminal in the Azores.
Civil aviation fuel that arrived at Terceira failed Galp's quality and safety tests. Airlines have activated contingency plans and ensure that operations are guaranteed.
Official entities downplay the situation, but airlines received a warning for aircraft to carry enough jet fuel for the return trip.
Lajes guarantees it has reserves, but has taken measures for civil aircraft. It will receive a reinforcement of fuel stock with the arrival of a ship at Terceira Island coming from Ponta Delgada.
The interview with José Manuel Bolieiro, President of the Regional Government of the Azores, is the headline of this Wednesday's edition, May 13th, of Diário de Notícias. Do the Azores want more troops from the USA and other NATO countries? “Without a doubt.” Within the scope of the Conference of Regions, José Manuel Bolieiro says that the Azores are interested in having more military assets from Portugal, the United States, and other NATO countries, given their growing geostrategic value. The Government of the Azores is in contact with Google to install submarine cables and, eventually, a data centre in the region, the President of the Regional Government reveals. Download the electronic edition of the newspaper at the link below: Other topics: Aviation. Alentejo Tourism prepares a plan for commercial flights at Beja airport within two years. Labour. Ferro Rodrigues says that the PS should reject prior negotiations on labour reform. Geopolitics. The Xi and Trump summit will be a success, even if it might not be. Bishop José Ornelas: “The people who come to Fátima do not fall from the sky; they come looking for meaning and hope.” He grew up amidst gunfire and dreams of planes: Rodrigo, the 16-year-old who is already aiming for the Olympic Games. Festival. Cannes hosts cinephile nostalgia.
The spokesperson for the Association of Hotels, Restaurants and Similar Establishments of Portugal (AHRESP), Carlos Moura, stated on Tuesday, the 5th, that despite the “very worrying” departure of Ryanair from the Azores, the region remains a destination with “internationally recognised” appeal. Moura highlighted that the loss of the low-cost carrier, which accounted for approximately 20% of the market share at Ponta Delgada Airport, threatens tourism, accommodation, and catering sectors. The departure is estimated to result in a loss of 400,000 annual passengers and at least 130,000 seats during the peak season. AHRESP warns that without rapid intervention to boost connectivity through other airlines, the archipelago faces significant economic pressure, especially as growth in key international markets has already begun to slow.
The low-cost airline abandoned its operations in the Azores on March 29th, due to what it considered “high airport fees” and “inaction” by the Portuguese government.
Low-cost airline Ryanair abandoned its operations in the Azores on March 29th due to “high airport fees” and the “inaction” of the Portuguese government.
The recent and unprecedented warning from ANAC that limited operations at Horta Airport, preventing planes from landing, reminds us that it is important to comply with mandatory standards, procedures, and legislation.
'We are effectively feeling the absence of Ryanair. It is noticeable,' says the Azores representative for the car rental association.
This month of April is proving weaker and we are effectively feeling the absence of Ryanair, admits the representative in the Autonomous Regions, following the airline's departure from the Azores on March 29.
The partial strike notice for ground handling services was scheduled for the period between April 24 and 30, following union criticism regarding the privatisation process of that service.
