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Guimarães aims to be the birthplace of Portugal's aerospace race

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Guimarães has been chosen as the site for the presentation of Portugal’s national space strategy, a symbolic starting point for mayor Ricardo Araújo’s plan to turn the municipality — home to the Guimarães Space Hub — into an Iberian leader in the aerospace sector. Local authorities are pursuing rehabilitation of facilities, investment and economic activation to attract industry, create jobs and build a skills pipeline. Realising that ambition will require sustained funding, coordination with national and international partners, and targeted policies to translate strategy into industrial growth rather than a one‑off showcase.

ECO21 Jan

Guimarães aims to be the birthplace of Portugal's aerospace race

Aerospace Engineering course continues to post a record-breaking average in Portugal: 'it has very good talent — we see that in the people we recruit'

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Ivo Vieira, CEO of Lusospace — Portugal’s first homegrown space company — explains on the podcast 'O Futuro do Futuro' how the country’s Aerospace Engineering courses continue to post record-breaking averages and how that strong educational pipeline is producing talent the national space sector can recruit across roles, not only engineers. He stresses that the quality of graduates makes recruitment easier for emerging Portuguese space firms, signalling a maturing ecosystem linking higher education and industry needs.

Expresso17 Jan

Aerospace Engineering course continues to post a record-breaking average in Portugal: 'it has very good talent — we see that in the people we recruit'

Automotive and aerospace have 'many critical solutions in common'

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Miguel Araújo, director-general of Mobinov and a promoter of SCARIA, argues for accelerating industrial convergence between the automotive and aerospace sectors. He says both industries face common structural challenges and share many critical solutions, and highlights the role of initiatives like the third and final SCARIA call to foster startup creation and industrial development in rural areas. The piece calls for intensified collaboration across clusters, supply chains and innovation ecosystems to leverage shared technologies and strengthen regional industrial capacity.

ECO8 Jan

Automotive and aerospace have 'many critical solutions in common'

Portugal-Canada: opportunities in the Aerospace and Defence sectors

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An overview of business and cooperation prospects between Portugal and Canada within the aerospace and defence industries.

AICEP14 Oct

Portugal-Canada: opportunities in the Aerospace and Defence sectors

An excellent orchestra, but with too many soloists

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Over three days, I visited several companies and research centres that make up the Portuguese space and defence industry, travelling between Paço de Arcos, Caldas da Rainha, Coimbra, and Porto. I saw unmanned aircraft coming off a production line, companies that design and operate satellites, and laboratories for composite materials for military vehicles.

eco.sapo.pt7 Oct

An excellent orchestra, but with too many soloists

French company Dassault signs memorandum with AED with F-16 renewal in sight

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Following Lockheed Martin, SAAB, and the Eurofighter consortium, it is now the French company Dassault Aviation that is moving forward with a memorandum of understanding with the AED Cluster to explore potential areas of cooperation between the Rafale fighter partners and the Portuguese industry, with the renewal of the aging F-16 fighters of the Air Force in sight.

eco.sapo.pt23 Sept

French company Dassault signs memorandum with AED with F-16 renewal in sight

Joint venture between Critical Software and Airbus to open new hub in Lisbon

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Critical FlyTech, a joint venture between Airbus and the Portuguese company Critical Software for the development of aerospace applications, will inaugurate a new office in Lisbon in October 2026, the year that marked the start of operations. The company already has 160 employees and is currently recruiting. “In our first year of activity, we managed to expand...

eco.sapo.pt21 Sept

Joint venture between Critical Software and Airbus to open new hub in Lisbon

Drones and fighter jets that cross continents without anyone noticing? Here is the reality that originates in Portugal

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An exploration of advanced aerospace technology and stealth capabilities being developed within Portugal.

CNN Portugal16 Sept

Drones and fighter jets that cross continents without anyone noticing? Here is the reality that originates in Portugal

Atmos Space Cargo considers opening operations in Portugal

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The company Atmos Space Cargo is evaluating the possibility of establishing a new operational base in Portugal.

ECO29 Jul

Atmos Space Cargo considers opening operations in Portugal

Portugal’s Tekever unveils autonomous drone capable of carrying 200kg over 500km

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Portuguese defence technology company Tekever has launched a new family of autonomous heavy-lift drones capable of carrying up to 200 kilograms over distances of 500 kilometres, marking the company’s expansion The post Portugal’s Tekever unveils autonomous drone capable of carrying 200kg over 500km appeared first on Portugal Resident.

portugalresident.com21 Jul

Portugal’s Tekever unveils autonomous drone capable of carrying 200kg over 500km

How Guimarães is positioning itself to be a space industry hub in Portugal

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An overview of the strategic initiatives Guimarães is undertaking to become a central location for the aerospace sector within the country.

Tek Notícias10 Jul

Embraer and OGMA complete first maintenance of C-390 Millennium aircraft in Portugal

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Embraer and OGMA have completed the first 24-month scheduled maintenance of a C-390 Millennium aircraft operated by the Hungarian Air Force at the OGMA – Indústria Aeronáutica de Portugal facilities in Alverca. João Pedro Taborda, Vice President of Government Affairs for Europe & Central Asia at Embraer Portugal, had previously indicated to ECO/eRadar that OGMA...

eco.sapo.pt23 Jun

Embraer and OGMA complete first maintenance of C-390 Millennium aircraft in Portugal

Technologies developed in Portugal could be applied in Canada

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Similar technologies being developed in Portugal could be applied in Canada for remote coverage, just as Canadian technologies could be applied by the Portuguese, highlighted JR Hammond, CEO and founder of CAAM (Canadian Advanced Air Mobility) to ECO/eRadar, on the sidelines of the AED Days 2026 event, which took place this Friday in Oeiras.

eco.sapo.pt29 May

Technologies developed in Portugal could be applied in Canada

Ysium turns its optical focus to defence, aerospace and mobility

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On the factory floor of the Famalicão-based Ysium – Advanced Engineering Solutions, the noise of CNC (Computer Numerical Control) machines is a constant, in sync with the movements of mechanical robotic arms, where everything is measured, calibrated and repeated with absolute precision. Work here is done to the micron and there is no room for error when...

eco.sapo.pt4 May

Ysium turns its optical focus to defence, aerospace and mobility

Swedish Saab wants to produce part of the Gripen fighter jets in Portugal

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The Swedish aerospace company Saab is exploring the possibility of manufacturing components for its Gripen fighter jets within Portuguese territory.

MSN3 May

Swedish Saab wants to produce parts of Gripen fighter jets in Portugal

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Swedish company Saab admits it may produce parts for Gripen fighter jets in Portugal, even if the Portuguese Air Force does not choose the model to replace the F-16s.

rtp.pt2 May

Swedish Saab wants to produce parts of Gripen fighter jets in Portugal

Government taking “giant strides” towards Embraer Super Tucano aircraft factory in Beja

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The Minister of National Defence, Nuno Melo, revealed that the Government is taking “giant strides” to establish a factory for the Brazilian aeronautical manufacturer Embraer in Beja to produce Super Tucano military aircraft. Speaking to journalists in Beja, the minister alluded to the “increasingly plausible possibility” of installing a factory in this municipality.

eco.sapo.pt30 Apr

Government taking “giant strides” towards Embraer Super Tucano aircraft factory in Beja

Government takes "giant strides" towards Embraer Super Tucano aircraft factory in Beja

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The Minister of National Defence, Nuno Melo, announced that the government is making significant progress in establishing a factory for the Brazilian aerospace manufacturer Embraer in Beja to produce Super Tucano military aircraft. The project, which aims to manufacture the planes from start to finish, is expected to create highly qualified jobs and strengthen the aerospace cluster in Portugal. The minister noted that the project is expected to be finalised by the end of the year, with production facilities likely located within the perimeter of the Beja Air Base.

dn.pt30 Apr

Government takes "giant strides" towards Embraer Super Tucano aircraft factory in Beja

Saab admits to assembling Gripen fighter components in Portugal

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The Swedish aerospace company Saab is considering the possibility of manufacturing parts for its Gripen fighter jets within Portuguese territory.

SAPO24 Apr

Saab admits to assembling Gripen fighter components in Portugal

Saab admits to co-producing fighter jets in Portugal, even without selling aircraft

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OGMA could assemble parts of the Gripen aircraft, even if the Air Force chooses a different fighter jet

expresso.pt23 Apr

Saab admits to co-producing fighter jets in Portugal, even without selling aircraft

European defence and aeronautics manufacturers converge in Lisbon

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Around 300 leaders from European defence and aeronautics companies will converge in Lisbon this April for the ASD Convention 2026, the European meeting for the Aerospace, Defence and Security sector, organised in partnership by the AED Cluster Portugal and the ASD, on the 27th and 28th of April. The hosting of the ASD Convention...

ECO16 Apr

European defence and aeronautics manufacturers converge in Lisbon

Embraer, Airbus and Boeing aircraft all have “components or parts manufactured in Portugal”, says EAD Cluster

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The aeronautics, space and defence (AED) sectors achieved an estimated growth of 10% in 2025, over the 2.1 billion euro turnover obtained a year earlier, according to José Neves.

Público12 Apr

Embraer, Airbus and Boeing aircraft all have “components or parts manufactured in Portugal”, says EAD Cluster

92% of what is produced in the aerospace and defence sectors is exported

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The aerospace and defence sectors in Portugal export 92% of their production and are expected to grow by over 10%, reaching new highs in turnover and employment, according to the president of the AED Cluster. In an interview with Lusa, José Neves detailed that the aeronautics, space, and defence (AED) sectors are consolidating their weight in the economy with a strong external focus. He noted that Brazil is the primary export destination due to Embraer's production in Portugal, followed by Spain, France, and Germany. With a current turnover of 2.1 billion euros and 20,000 jobs, the sector is expanding its industrial capabilities in satellites, drones, and communication systems, aiming to increase its share of national exports in the coming decade.

Diário de Notícias12 Apr

92% of what is produced in the aerospace and defence sectors is exported

Aiming at fighter jets, Eurofighter meets with national companies

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With an eye on the future fighter jets for the Portuguese Air Force, the Eurofighter programme met this Thursday in Lisbon with national companies to identify new collaboration opportunities. The meeting follows the memorandum of understanding signed last October with the AED Cluster. The first Eurofighter Industry Day was promoted by Airbus Defence and Space.

ECO12 Mar

Aiming at fighter jets, Eurofighter meets with national companies

Indra joins NOVA Aerospace in Tires

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The Indra Group, through its division dedicated to the aerospace sector, will join NOVA Aerospace in Tires. The partnership aims to 'promote joint programmes for applied research, advanced training, technological development, and the integration of students and researchers into industrial projects and infrastructure'. 'It is with great satisfaction that we collaborate with NOVA Aerospace on this initiative, which...'

ECO10 Mar

OGMA signs memorandum with Axiscades to expand maintenance services

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OGMA has signed a memorandum of understanding for a 'strategic partnership' with Axiscades Technologies, a technology solutions company based in India. Expanding maintenance services and 'exploring business opportunities in the Middle East and North Africa' are among the objectives of this partnership. 'OGMA signed a memorandum of understanding to ...

ECO3 Feb

OGMA signs memorandum with Axiscades to expand maintenance services

Brazil's Embraer posts record order backlog in 2025

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The Brazilian company Embraer, the world's third-largest aircraft manufacturer, closed 2025 with a record order backlog valued at US$31.6 billion (about €26.26 billion), the company said. The firm, which controls OGMA, sold five KC-390s to Portugal. In the fourth quarter of the year, “Embraer delivered ...”

ECO28 Jan

Brazil's Embraer posts record order backlog in 2025

Tekever to help 'strengthen France's space autonomy' with SAR satellite

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Tekever will help 'strengthen France's space autonomy'. The national company joins the consortium selected for the DESIR project — led by Loft Orbital with participation from Thales Alenia Space — by the French government to develop a sovereign synthetic aperture radar (SAR) system, with a total allocation of 50 million ...

ECO23 Jan

Cuatrecasas advises Airbus in joint venture with Critical Software to create Critical FlyTech

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Cuatrecasas advised Airbus in structuring, negotiating and completing the joint venture with Critical Software to establish a new company – Critical FlyTech – which will be dedicated to the development of integrated software and services for aerospace applications intended for Airbus and its affiliates. The joint venture is held 51% ...

ECO7 Jan

Cuatrecasas advises Airbus in joint venture with Critical Software to create Critical FlyTech

Airbus increases investment in Santo Tirso operations

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France’s Airbus is beefing up its investment in Portugal. The company will enlarge its factory in Santo Tirso by 5,500sqm, the equivalent of a 30% expansion of its industrial space The post Airbus increases investment in Santo Tirso operations appeared first on Portugal Resident.

Portugal Resident19 Dec

Airbus increases investment in Santo Tirso operations

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