PORTUGAL AIR SUMMIT has a new format and European positioning

Success dictates the separation of the international and national dimensions with alternating events. The PORTUGAL AIR SUMMIT has adopted a new format, due to the strategy of sustainability and growth of the event for the next decade. In Ponte de Sor, the summit will take on an exclusively international dimension, becoming biennial and always in […]
Partnership with EEN-PORTUGAL and IAPMEI brings new B2B opportunities

The largest aeronautical summit in the Iberian Peninsula is back at the Ponte de Sor Aerodrome between October 12 and 15 for its 6th edition. This year the Portugal Air Summit will have its largest edition ever with around 70% more partners, an exhibition area twice as large as the last edition, and also a […]
Partnership with Air Europa offers 25% discount on flights to Portugal

Air Europa joins the Portugal Air Summit in its 6th edition and guarantees a 25% discount on trips to Portugal. The discount can be applied on all flights operated by Air Europa, between October 10 and 17, 2022, to Portugal. Reservations should be made through the website at www.aireuropa.com or the reservations […]
Portugal aims for Aerospace and Defence hub; to host biggest Air Summit 2022 in Ponte de Sor

Portugal is getting ready to host the biggest air how in the region—the Portugal Air Summit 2022 to be held at Ponte de Sor. The Summit builds upon the ambitious and futuristic roadmap as Portugal gears up for enhancing its defense capabilities to secure its maritime borders, develop its cyber warfare capabilities and reinforce its […]
Sustainability in action—Embraer’s roadmap for a greener future

The aviation industry is coming under increasing pressure from governments, regulatory organizations and the general public to reduce emissions. To address this, the industry has come together and pledged to cut net carbon emissions to zero by 2050. If this is to be achieved within the time scale, both manufacturers and airlines will need to […]
Airbus Paints Its 1st A321XLR

The highly anticipated Airbus A321XLR is drawing closer to service entry. Following the confirmation of Qantas’ Project Sunrise order of 52 Airbus jets, the manufacturer has started May with meaning. Its very first A321XLR (extra long range) has made great progress in the past three weeks since having its engines attached. The A321XLR rolled out of the paint […]
ILA Berlin Show Highlights German Shift on Defense Buys

What a difference a war makes. In response to Russia’s invasion of Ukraine, an unprecedented increase in German defense spending is underway and this was reflected at last week’s ILA Berlin airshow in briefings and ground displays. Some Luftwaffe (air force) procurements are being accelerated, and new programs are being defined. For instance, the German […]