Informação: Government of the Azores strengthened position on Santa Maria Airport with the Secretary of State of Public Works, Transport and Communications
The Regional Secretary for Tourism and Transport, Vítor Fraga, met with the Cabinet of the Secretary of State of Public Works, Transport and Communications on Thursday morning. During the meeting, the government official conveyed the Regional Government's intentions regarding the operation of Santa Maria airport. The Cabinet of the Secretary of State expressed its willingness to ensure, ... Mais >>

Informação: In defence of Santa Maria and the Azores
Once again, when faced with decisions taken by entities under the administration of the National Government that are detrimental to the Region, PSD has responded to them by criticising the Government of the Azores and defending the central government. Firstly, the mayor of Vila do Porto Town Hall and, secondly, the party local branch, lying on behalf of others, have prompted to disclaim respons... Mais >>

Informação: Government of the Azores surprised with National Government's decision of closing Santa Maria airport overnight
The Government of the Azores conveyed on Friday its "bewilderment" to the Secretary of State of Transport and Communications for the decision of closing the Santa Maria airport overnight without prior hearing of regional entities. Therefore, the Government of the Azores regrets "being surprised by a letter from ANA announcing the closure of Santa Maria airport in the period between 9:30 PM and 6:3... Mais >>

Informação: Airport concession contract must safeguard the interests of the Azores
The Regional Government considers that the management concession contract of some national airports awarded to ANA - Aeroportos de Portugal "should safeguard the interests of the Azores" by establishing several rules that safeguard exemption from payment of airport fees at Santa Maria, Ponta Delgada, Horta and Flores airports for passengers travelling to other islands of the archipelago. In additi... Mais >>

Informação: Regional Government's proposal for Air Transport Public Service Obligations to be discussed on September 12
The Regional Secretary for the Economy finally revealed this morning that the first meeting between the Government of the Azores and the National Government to discuss the amendment proposal on the air transport Public Service Obligations in the Azores has been scheduled. During the discussion of the Draft Resolution submitted by CDS-PP - which recommends the increase in the frequency of flights... Mais >>

Informação: Carlos César considers that airport expansion works contributes to the integration of São Jorge Island
For the President of the Government, the expansion works of São Jorge airport is "a work that represents a true turning point in the flight connections to this island. It is a work of which the Government is proud, being an asset to São Jorge islanders. This investment contributes to the integration of São Jorge Island." Carlos César spoke yesterday evening during the opening... Mais >>

Informação: Interjovem Card offers 50% discount on SATA
The Regional Secretary of the Presidency announced today the inclusion of "SATA as a partner company" as the main novelty for the 2012/2013 Interjovem Card. This partnership "will promote and expand youth mobility through inter-island air travels." André Bradford spoke at the presentation of the 2012/2013 Interjovem Card, stressing that the discounts on SATA represents "an asset for card ho... Mais >>

Informação: Vasco Cordeiro makes commitment to "support" Horta Airport
"If the Azorean people give me their trust next October, Faial islanders can count on the next Regional Government, chaired by me, to support the Government of the Republic in achieving this investment." The commitment was made by the Regional Secretary for the Economy, Vasco Cordeiro, and was conveyed today at the Legislative Assembly, following a challenged launched by the leader of PSD parliam... Mais >>

Informação: Government welcomes prize won by SATA
The Regional Director for Air and Maritime Transport was pleased yesterday with the awarding of the bronze "Airline of the Year 2011/2012" prize to SATA Air Açores by ERA - European Regions Airline Association. Nuno Domingues, who attended the award delivery ceremony on behalf of the Regional Secretary for the Economy, Vasco Cordeiro, stated that this distinction represents the recognition ... Mais >>

Informação: Government wants reduction of air fares without compromising the model that protects the Azorean population
The Government of the Azores believes that "it is possible to improve Public Service Obligations in air transport in order to allow better fares between the Azores and Mainland Portugal and the reverse route," stated the Regional Secretary for the Economy on Monday. Vasco Cordeiro, speaking to the media after a hearing with the Commission on Economic Affairs, said that "after a change that was t... Mais >>