Portuguese government announces new Alcochete airport plans amid conflicting opening dates
The Portuguese government has outlined plans for a new airport at Alcochete, but reports differ on whether it will open in 2034 or 2037, and on details such as budget certainty and terminal design.
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Where sources differ
- Jornal de Negócios reports an opening in 2034, while Noticiário Observador reports a target opening in 2037.
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The Portuguese government plans to accelerate the opening of the new Alcochete airport, targeting a 2037 inauguration and seeking details on runways and the passenger terminal.
DisputedContradicted by: The Portuguese government insists the new Alcochete airport …What the source said
Is this point wrong? Tell usNoticiário Observador12h. FENPROF acusa Ministro da Educação de calúnia“O Executivo pretende trabalhar com a concessionária para adiantar a abertura do novo aeroporto do Campo Tirro de Alcochete prevista para já para 2037.”
Machine translation: The Executive intends to work with the concessionaire to advance the opening of the new Alcochete airport scheduled for 2037
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The Portuguese government insists the new Alcochete airport will open in 2034, despite ANA's uncertainty about the budget.
DisputedContradicted by: The Portuguese government plans to accelerate the opening of…What the source said
Is this point wrong? Tell usJornal de Negócios“Governo insiste em abrir Alcochete em 2034”
Machine translation: Government insists on opening Alcochete in 2034
O Governo defende que o aeroporto Luís de Camões é para abrir em 2034, mesmo que a ANA tenha apontado para o ano seguinte e 55 milhões de passageiros no ano zero. Num orçamento estimado em até 8,9 mil milhões de euros, o "chairman" da ANA sustenta que há demasiada incerteza.
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