Madeira Airport Needs a Back-Up

In Search of Hope – by Sam Gannon

Seconded to the parish of Tililngdon, the Reverend Dolores has been presented with a challenge.

She’s living in an antiquated house and she’s cold. Furthermore, her new Bishop, Bishop Alice does not approve of ‘showgirls in dog collars.’

Determined to prove the Bishop wrong, she sets about warming her house – who cares if it smells of horse! There is the crochet club, jumble sale, and soup run to organise. And this year, the church bells will ring, no matter what threats are made. Even more so, the newly formed choir will spread a little joy this Christmas, even though they can’t sing – yet! And with a little help from Phil, her bassist, this year could be full of magic.

However, she has a fight on her hands as the townies out in Knob Hill – she must stop calling it that, are trying to stop her from ringing her bells. When Krystal with a K decides to do some volunteer work, Dolores sets out to see just how committed she really is.

Up to her ears in granny squares and squawking choristers, Dolores is revving up for Christmas, yet a deeper darker secret is beginning to emerge!

A secret that could blow the whole parish apart and put Dolores in danger.

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The Portuguese Labour Party (PTP) firmly believes that Porto Santo’s Airport should be used as a contingency airport and that a fast connection between the two islands is needed.

José Manuel Coelho held a campaign this afternoon defending the party’s belief that Porto Santo airport has two main functions – one to serve the island of Porto Santo and the second to be a backup to Madeira’s International Airport during times of interoperability due to high winds/storms.

Earlier in June this year, Pedro Ângelo, board manager of Air Navigation Portugal (NAV), said that the construction of a new tower at Madeira Airport is being considered.

Asked if Porto Santo Airport would have new radars, he said that “they are thinking of installing a new auxiliary equipment,” adding that the equipment is nearing its end life and, therefore, has to be replaced next year.

“We will do everything to help Madeira’s airport infrastructure to be endowed with better operating conditions; it is in our best interest. We always want more aircraft. It’s our greatest source of revenue,” he said.

Installing new radars at the Madeira International Airport will cost in the region of 2.8 million euros. NAV and the Regional government are considering the construction of a new tower which will cost in the region of four million euros.

Samantha Gannon

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