Portugal

EXTRA NEWS, General Aviation News August 12, 2025

Aerial Firefighting in Portugal Grounded—For Now

Portugal’s heavy-duty Canadair water bombers—formerly the backbone of its aerial wildfire response—are temporarily sidelined. According to ANEPC (National Emergency and Civil Protection Authority), both CL-215…

Military Aviation News June 16, 2025

Portugal to Acquire Sixth KC-390 Millennium Aircraft, Adds Ten Optional Units for Future NATO and European Sales

Paris – Le Bourget, France, June 16, 2025 – Embraer (NYSE: ERJ / B3: EMBR3), a leading global aerospace company, announced today at the 55th…

EXTRA NEWS December 16, 2018

Four killed in Helicopter crash Portugal

A medical helicopter crashed in a mountainous area near Porto, Portugal’s second biggest city, killing two pilots, a doctor and a nurse on board, the…

Civilian aviation news November 26, 2018

Airbus delivers first A330-900 to launch operator TAP Air Portugal

TAP Air Portugal has taken delivery of the world’s first new-generation widebody A330neo and, as the launch airline, will be the first to benefit from…

Air Races News September 2, 2017

Canadian McLeod dictates Qualifying over the Douro in Porto, Portugal

In front of 250,000 spectators, Pete McLeod dominated Qualifying once again when he crossed the finish Gate in 1:07.192, taking his fourth Qualifying win in…

Civilian aviation news November 25, 2014

TAP benefits again from Marshall’s cabin upgrade engineering integrator services

TAP, Portugal’s leading airline, has introduced two additional Airbus A330s into its long-range fleet, following comprehensive and fast-turnaround cabin upgrades, integrated and certified by Marshall…

Military Aviation News August 2, 2012

Airbus Military sings cooperation agreement in Portugal

Airbus Military has signed a cooperation agreement with the Ministry of Economy and various Portuguese industrial companies in fulfilment of the commitments arising from the…

General Aviation News, Military Aviation News July 13, 2010

Portuguese Air ForceÂ´s AW101 Fleet Achieves 10,000 Flying Hours

AgustaWestland, a Finmeccanica company, congratulates the Portuguese Air Force (PoAF) on achieving the milestone of 10,000 flying hours with its AW101 medium/heavy three engine helicopter…

Air Races News July 7, 2010

Final round of the World Championship 2010 in Portugal Cancelled

The Red Bull Air Race GmbH today announced that the final round of the 2010 World Championship, which was to be held in Portugal on…

Civilian aviation news, EXTRA NEWS February 15, 2010

Swedish pilot prevents drama

A Swedish pilot of a small airplane faced a dramatic turn of a simple parachuting flight in Portugal on Sunday. Mikael Anderson took off with…

Civilian aviation news January 26, 2010

First Bombardier Q400 NextGen Airliner Headed to SATA Air AÃ§ores of the Azores, Portugal

Bombardier employees and guests from the Azores today celebrated the upcoming delivery of the first Q400 NextGen turboprop airliner to Grupo SATA of the Azores,…

EXTRA NEWS May 18, 2009

AgustaWestland Opens New Regional Business Headquarters In Portugal

In support of its increasing business activities in Portugal, AgustaWestland, a Finmeccanica company is pleased to announce the opening of its new regional business headquarters…