Government: Airport expansion news in Portugal

ANA has submitted the Environmental Impact Study for the new airport

5 things that will define the day

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

New airport. Government wants two runways for large aircraft

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.

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

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

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

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...'

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

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

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

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.

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

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...

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

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.

Portugal needs to think big, in order to execute!

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.

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

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?

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

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

"It was a yellow-billed bird that made the new airport unfeasible" and now "a toad or a wildcat could always appear there"

CNN Portugal journalist Carlos Enes says that, “at best, we will have a new airport in 2036, with legal and environmental risks.”

Motion of no confidence against the mayor of Almada rejected

Presented following water supply cuts to the population, the initiative was voted down by the PS, CDU, and Livre. The second day of the President of the Republic's visit to Cape Verde begins today.

New airport. Government confirms receipt of the third technical report from ANA

The Government confirmed today that it has received the third technical report for the Luís de Camões Airport from ANA - Aeroportos, considering another milestone of the 36-month schedule for the new airport bid to be complete.

New airport takes another step: Government receives third technical report from ANA

The Government confirmed today that it has received the third technical report for the Luís de Camões Airport from ANA - Aeroportos, marking the completion of another stage in the 36-month schedule for the new airport's application. The report includes detailed construction planning, work schedules, subcontracting structures, and estimated budgets. The next milestone is the financial report due in January 2027, with the full application expected by January 2028. The new airport, to be located at the Alcochete Shooting Range, is estimated to cost 8.5 billion euros, with the concessionaire proposing a 30-year extension to its contract to ensure economic sustainability without public funding.

TAP: Pinto Luz says privatisation should not be limited to price and demands "consideration and discretion"

Minister of Infrastructure and Housing, Miguel Pinto Luz, emphasised today that the sale of a stake in TAP should not be limited to price, calling for “consideration and discretion”. He noted that the strategic decision is complex and requires careful analysis. New developments are expected by the end of the month, with binding offers due by 29 July. Regarding the new Lisbon airport, Pinto Luz stated that ANA will submit a technical report this Friday, detailing runways and terminal infrastructure, with a financial report expected in January. The partial privatisation process aims to sell up to 49.9% of the airline, with Air France-KLM and Lufthansa remaining as potential bidders.

"Chega is sometimes more socialist than the PS," says the Minister of Infrastructure and Housing

Pinto Luz takes aim at both the right and the left, criticising Chega and the PS while guaranteeing full availability for negotiations. The minister confirms that the new airport is progressing at a “very rapid pace” and wants a new manager within TAP by 2026. Passos Coelho is a statesman whom the country should not have the “luxury of ignoring.”

Government allocates 4.5 million euros to the Alcochete Shooting Range

The Government approved, this Friday, an expenditure of 4.5 million euros to demilitarise the Alcochete Shooting Range, where the Luís de Camões airport is expected to be built. The funding is intended for operations such as the detection and neutralisation of explosive devices and the safe preparation of the land, currently used for military purposes, indicates the...

Oeste and Vale do Tejo: the territory set for the most growth

The Oeste and Vale do Tejo region is poised for significant growth over the next decade due to its proximity to major centres, existing production capacity, and potential for intelligent development. With 34 municipalities and 850,000 inhabitants, the region is set to host the new international airport, which will reconfigure the country's logistics. The article argues that the region has a unique opportunity to avoid the pitfalls of saturated areas by planning its growth strategically, focusing on becoming a 'smart territory' that balances economic competitiveness with sustainability, innovation, and quality of life.

Shooting Range in Alter do Chão: Government tries to calm concerns about horses and birds

The Minister of Defence defends the new location, which has been under heavy fire. If in Mértola it was the lynx, in Alter it is horses and birds. And the gas pipeline, agriculture, and tourism.

Court puts a final end to the possibility of an airport in Montijo

In 2024, the Government had already announced the abandonment of this location, acknowledging its environmental unfeasibility. Now, the court has declared the Environmental Impact Statement expired.

Projections should not be tailored to the customer's whim

The previous Socialist Party government commissioned a projection that reached 150 million passengers, while VINCI presented the current government with one of 62 million. Which one is correct?

Government confirms new airport in Alcochete but reiterates reservations regarding traffic projections

The Government has confirmed the location of the new Lisbon airport at the Alcochete shooting range in response to ANA – Aeroportos de Portugal, while expressing reservations about the traffic forecasts provided by the concessionaire. While acknowledging the progress made on the project and the selection of the Luís de Camões Airport site, the Government stated that the current traffic assumptions are too conservative and could lead to incorrect sizing of the infrastructure. The authorities have requested a revision of these projections and emphasized the need for further coordination regarding the Environmental Impact Study and operational flexibility.

Mayor says area for shooting range in Alter do Chão has been identified

Environmentalists want more details on the Ministry of Defence's plans, but are concerned about noise and bird protection regarding this move, which is necessary for the construction of the new airport.

Pedro Duarte states that the Northern region has been “grossly overlooked”

The Mayor of Porto, Pedro Duarte, stated this Monday, March 16, that it is time for the Government to compensate the Northern region, which he claims has been “grossly overlooked or forgotten” by central power over the last few decades. Speaking at the 80th anniversary of the Francisco Sá Carneiro Airport, Duarte welcomed the creation of a government working group to analyse the airport's expansion, highlighting its importance for regional development, exports, and innovation, while positioning Porto as a key driver for the Northern region and the Iberian Northwest.

More and faster: Montenegro pressures Vinci

Deadlines, costs, and cross-sector investment: the Prime Minister issued clear warnings to Vinci, reminding the company that it has its most profitable operation in the world in Portugal.