Pico · August 12
Pico road-slope safety complaint reaches European level
A technical complaint on unstable road slopes in Pico has been raised with European bodies.
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Current affairs from the nine islands, reported with care.
Featured · August 12
Air traffic in the Azores continues downward trend in July
The Azores recorded about 296,000 arriving passengers in July, down 4.3% year on year.
Read moreAugust 4
Pico-specific forecasts strengthen options for air operations
SATA and IPMA are preparing dedicated forecasts to improve operational decisions at Pico.
August 4
São Miguel prepares a more direct bus network for September
A new São Miguel bus operation is set to bring express services, online sales and a renewed fleet from September.
São Miguel · August 4
Lagoa do Fogo access resumes amid calls for on-site enforcement
Lagoa do Fogo’s shuttle has resumed, but its launch exposed gaps in enforcing access rules.
July 31
SATA receives regional guarantee as ground-handling sale moves ahead
The Azores Government approved a €55 million guarantee for SATA and set conditions for the sale of SATA Handling.
July 31
SATA keeps inter-island fares unchanged after airport fee update
SATA Air Açores will absorb updated airport fees on inter-island services.
São Miguel · July 20
Lagoa do Fogo shuttle cleared to prepare for August launch
The Court of Auditors has approved the Lagoa do Fogo shuttle on São Miguel. The service is expected to begin in early August with managed access.
Flores · July 19
New tender seeks to maintain maritime supplies to Flores
The Azores launch an urgent €7.5 million tender to secure regular freight deliveries to Flores.
July 16
June air traffic falls as Pico bucks regional trend
Azores airports recorded fewer arrivals and departures in June 2026.
June 23
Travel Support for Displaced Students Passes 4,000 Approvals
The Regresso a Casa measure has approved over 4,000 applications and paid more than 350,000 euros in travel support.
June 23
Azores formalise fund to open direct air links
New regional fund supports efforts to attract direct air routes to the Azores.