At least eight flights bound for Madeira Airport had been diverted by early Saturday evening, 12th of September, as strong winds of up to 60 km/h continued to disrupt landings. Three flights, from Nice, London Gatwick and Amsterdam, landed in Porto Santo. Flights from Geneva and London Stansted were diverted…
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Strong winds disrupted operations at Madeira International Airport throughout the day, causing delays and forcing at least one aircraft to divert. Conditions deteriorated as the day progressed, with the Santa Catarina weather station recording a maximum gust of 78 km/h at 15:00. Earlier readings showed gusts of up to 69…
Around 11 hectares of eucalyptus woodland and scrub were destroyed by the fire that broke out on Saturday night in Furneira, Estreito de Câmara de Lobos, according to an initial estimate by the Municipal Civil Protection Service. The blaze threatened several homes but caused no injuries or damage to residential…
The authorities are investigating a drone flight near Madeira International Airport – Cristiano Ronaldo after aerial footage of the airport was shared on social media. DIÁRIO understands that the incident has been formally reported to the National Civil Aviation Authority (ANAC) and the Public Security Police (PSP) through Madeira Airport…
The second helicopter promised to strengthen Madeira’s firefighting capacity will not arrive this summer. Miguel Albuquerque confirmed this morning that the process is still awaiting the signature of the Minister of National Defence before the Portuguese Air Force can proceed with the tender. “We signed the protocols in July. At…
The Portuguese Labour Party (PTP) has called on the Regional Government to clarify whether residents without their own bank accounts can receive reimbursements through Madeira’s Territorial Continuity Mechanism, formerly known as the Social Mobility Allowance. In a statement issued on Wednesday, the party claimed that some beneficiaries are being prevented…
A reported private visit to Madeira by members of the Saudi royal family has apparently been cancelled following privacy concerns. The delegation was expected to arrive on Thursday and was reported to include Princess Sara bint Mashour Al Saud, wife of Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman. However, the Crown…
The arrival of a Boeing 787 Dreamliner at Madeira International Airport – Cristiano Ronaldo has been linked to a reported visit by Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman. According to local media reports, the Crown Prince and a wider delegation are expected to visit Madeira later this month. The PSP…
A Boeing 787 Dreamliner landed at Madeira International Airport – Cristiano Ronaldo this afternoon, attracting considerable attention from aviation enthusiasts. The large aircraft, which is part of a Saudi Arabian fleet, made a rare appearance in Madeira. Spotters and other aviation enthusiasts gathered to watch and photograph its arrival. Depending…
Porto Santo is now accessible from any airport served by Turkish Airlines, following the introduction of a codeshare agreement with TAP Air Portugal. While the Lisbon to Porto Santo route continues to be operated by TAP Air Portugal, Turkish Airlines will now market the service through its own sales channels…
The long-promised second aerial firefighting resource for Madeira has yet to enter service, despite the Regional Government confirming that the agreement with the State has now been signed. Speaking to reporters on Tuesday, Regional Government President Miguel Albuquerque said the protocol between the Regional Government and the Republic had been…
The presence, yesterday afternoon, of a Portuguese Air Force helicopter operating off the coast of Garajau aroused the curiosity of many people, leading to several reports and images shared on social networks. According to what DIÁRIO learned from the commander of the Maritime Zone of Madeira, Bruno Teles, it was…
The President of the Legislative Assembly of Madeira, Rubina Leal, met on Wednesday with the President of the Portuguese Competition Authority, Nuno Cunha Rodrigues, to discuss issues affecting the mobility of residents in Madeira and Porto Santo, with particular emphasis on air travel and the territorial continuity scheme. During the…
The Court of Auditors has identified irregularities in the procedure that led to the expansion of the Air Resources Centre (CMA) at Cancela Heliport, a project that equipped the Regional Civil Protection Service with the capacity, among other improvements, to accommodate two aircraft. The contract was valued at €199,500. Similar…
Porto Santo is set to become an important part of Portugal’s growing space programme with the installation of two new facilities designed to support satellite communications and space surveillance. The announcement was made by Colonel Pedro Costa, head of the Portuguese Air Force’s Space Operations Centre, during the “Flight Plan…