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.
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Featured · 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.
Read moreJuly 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.
June 21
Air mobility support payments in the Azores secured through CTT until 2027
CTT will continue paying the social mobility subsidy for Azores residents until June 2027.
June 21
New Routes Strengthen Canada and Europe’s Role in the Azores Summer Airlift
The Azores enter the 2026 IATA summer season with 16 airlines, over 30 routes and direct links to 12 countries.
Flores · June 21
Flores faces new urgent tender to secure maritime supply service
An international tender to charter a supply vessel for Flores received no bids.