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Lisbon airport failed to meet 12% of summer slot requests, with officials warning that infrastructure constraints are negatively impacting the national tourism sector.
The Government has received the first environmental report for the proposed new Lisbon airport, submitted by ANA – Airports of Portugal. The Ministry of Infrastructure said the next step is delivery of a technical report by 16 July, which will detail the project’s principal environmental impacts and justify the choice of location within the Campo de Tiro de Alcochete perimeter. The final environmental impact study is expected to be submitted to the Portuguese Environment Agency in the third quarter, marking a new phase in the planning and regulatory review of the airport project.
The International Air Transport Association points to infrastructure constraints in the Portuguese capital as the main threat to the country's operations during the peak season.
The president of NAV says that infrastructure limitations may be hindering new routes and penalising tourism.
The works are expected to last around eight months.
Home News Technical report on the new Lisbon Airport delivered in July Technical report on the new Lisbon Airport delivered in July The Government expects to receive the Technical Report on the new Luís de Camões Airport by 16 July, after ANA - Aeroportos de Portugal completed another stage by de
The Government decided to amend the minimum specifications for the new Lisbon airport, as these had not been changed since 2012, and to begin negotiations with the concessionaire.
Home News Plans to change new Lisbon Airport specifications Plans to change new Lisbon Airport specifications The government has decided to dispense with the formation of a negotiating committee to change the minimum specifications of the future Lisbon airport, opting instead for an agreement bet
