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On 28 October, Air Base No. 5 in Monte Real formalised a partnership with the National Association of Social Gerontology (ANGES), giving rise to the Senior Squadron, a space dedicated to those who have served the country and continue to inspire(...)
Yesterday, 31 October, the Air Force Academy (AFA) Commander's handover ceremony took place at Granja do Marquês, in Sintra.
The ceremony, presided over by the Chief of Staff of the Air Force, General João Cartaxo Alves, marked the(...)
On the night of 31 October, the Air Force rescued a 75-year-old woman who was aboard a ship sailing 112 kilometres from Porto Santo, in the Madeira Archipelago.
The rescue was carried out by a crew from Squadron 751 —(...)
The Air Force, represented by Colonel Pilot Frutuoso da Silva, participated in the AIRBUS MRTT Users Group event in Madrid on 15 October.
Colonel Frutuoso da Silva's participation is noteworthy because he was the first Portuguese pilot(...)
Yesterday morning, 30 October, the Air Force General Material Depot (DGMFA) in Alverca organised an initiative as part of Pink October, breast cancer awareness month, with an awareness-raising talk and a charity walk.
Military and civilian(...)
The European Tactical Airlift Programme Course (ETAP-C) 2025 concluded today, 31 October, at Air Base No. 11 in Beja, bringing together aircraft and crews from several European air forces in an exercise that strengthened interoperability and(...)
On 26 October, Aerodrome No. 3 (AM3) hosted the AM3 Sports Activities, which brought together around 300 participants on Porto Santo beach, in the Madeira Archipelago.
On this day marked by energy, competitive spirit and contagious joy,(...)
The Air Force rescued an Indian man who was on board the cargo ship ‘LALLY SCHULTE’ and in need of urgent medical attention during the night of 30 October. At the time of the rescue, the vessel was sailing about 100 km southwest of(...)