Weather conditions are conditioning operations at Madeira International Airport this afternoon, with several planes caught in holding patterns while waiting to attempt to land at Cristiano Ronaldo – Madeira International Airport. Flightradar24 images show several aircraft in ‘holding’ along the east coast of Madeira, especially in the area between Caniçal…
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The wind conditions affecting operations at Madeira Airport have worsened over the past decade, with average wind speeds increasing by around three knots (approximately 5.5 km/h). The rise has further complicated landings and take-offs at the airport in Santa Cruz. The issue was highlighted yesterday by the Secretary of State…
This afternoon, PSD Madeira emphasised the importance of ensuring that Madeirans have the same access to medicines as citizens living in mainland Portugal, pointing out the ongoing challenges in the pharmaceutical supply to the Autonomous Region. During an event at the Farmácia de Santo António, Deputy Joana Silva highlighted that…
The President of the Regional Government responded to criticism levied at the degredation of Porto Santo airport. In a statement, the President of Madeira said that “the State must insist that the renovation works of the Porto Santo airport are treated as a priority.” Miguel Albuquerque considered it a priority…
A man aged between 55 and 60 suffered a heart attack while boarding a plane at Madeira Airport today. According to JM, the passenger suffered a heart problem, was unconscious, and was fading fast. While waiting for the airport medical team and paramedics, members of the plane’s crew began resuscitation…
Paulo Cafôfo presented a draft resolution that recommends the Government of the Republic “ensure the completion of the works at Porto Santo airport.” “Works and investments for Porto Santo Airport. These are commitments that have to be fulfilled and not eternally postponed. The concessionaire, ANA, integrated into the VINCI universe,…
Several Ryanair flights experienced operational changes overnight at Madeira International Airport – Cristiano Ronaldo, including diversions and returns to airports of origin, likely due to adverse weather conditions. Based on the available information, the 01:45 flight returned to base. The 01:15 flight from Dublin was diverted to Porto, and the…
Madeira is experiencing a mass of hot and humid air, transported by the circulation of a depression located to the west of the archipelago, which has already begun to affect the region. According to Ricardo Tavares, the IPMA delegate in Madeira, this situation caused the formation of low clouds, reduced…
The President of PS-Madeira met today with representatives of the Air France KLM group, one of the companies that is interested in acquiring a share in TAP – Air Portugal. The company has submitted a non-binding offer to buy a minority stake as part of the airline’s privatisation process. In…
The Minister of Infrastructure, Miguel Pinto Luz, said today that the Government of the Republic has suspended the changes planned by the Regional Government to the social mobility subsidy (SSM), pending the enactment of the changes approved in the Assembly of the Republic. “The Government suspended all the changes it…
The Porto Santo Line responded today to Chega’s claim that the Lobo Marinho was transporting fuels it wasn’t certified to carry, assuring that it routinely transports various types of cargo, including fuels, whether classified as standard or requiring prior analysis and authorisation (with the necessary documentation and/or oversight from the…
The President of the Regional Government, Miguel Albuquerque, once again criticised the new Social Mobility Subsidy model for air travel as a “bureaucratic hell.” During the PSD-Madeira and PSD-Azores Parliamentary Summit, Miguel Albuquerque emphasized that the main priority should be making access to the SSM simple, ensuring people only pay…
Strong winds affecting the east of the island have also affected the Madeira International Airport – Cristiano Ronaldo, forcing planes to circle and forcing one to divert to an alternative airport. One reported case involved EasyJet flight U28519 from London, which had to divert to Porto Santo Airport. Meanwhile, flight…
A new digital fraud relating to refunds for flight delays is circulating in Madeira. Scammers are posing as TAP Air Portugal employees, sending emails to residents claiming they’re entitled to financial compensation for flight delays of over three hours. They then direct recipients to click on a fraudulent link. If…
“Nação Valente”, by João Annes, was presented on Wednesday afternoon in Funchal, at a ceremony held at the Savoy Palace Hotel. The session was attended by the President of the Regional Government, Miguel Albuquerque, as well as several figures linked to regional culture, in addition to senior officials in the…