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Postgraduate Degree in Flight Safety
Postgraduate Degree in Flight Safety
On 3, 4 and 5 December, the Air Force Headquarters in Alfragide hosted a series of lectures for the first edition of the Postgraduate Course in Flight Safety - Accident Prevention and Investigation. This series, open to the public, marks the end(...)
Air Force Survival Training Centre has a new Commander
Air Force Survival Training Centre has a new Commander
Yesterday, 4 December, the handover ceremony for the Commander of the Air Force Survival Training Centre (CTSFA) took place in Montijo.Presided over by the Deputy Chief of Staff of the Air Force (VCEMFA), Lieutenant General António(...)
Air Force completes surveillance mission in the Mediterranean
Air Force completes surveillance mission in the Mediterranean
On mission since 19 March and until 26 November, the Air Force detachment that flew over the Mediterranean Sea again this year on maritime surveillance missions is back. Operating from Malaga, Spain, using a C-295M aircraft from Squadron 502(...)
Closing Ceremony for the Master Sergeant Promotion Course
Closing Ceremony for the Master Sergeant Promotion Course
The Closing Ceremony of the 2nd Master Sergeant Promotion Course of 2025 took place on 28 November at the Aerospace Studies Centre of the Air Force Academy in Sintra.Presided over by the Commander of Air Force Personnel, Lieutenant General(...)
Air Force serviceman stands out with winning project
Air Force serviceman stands out with winning project
Lieutenant João Cruz was one of the winners of the Armed Forces Innovation Awards, a recognition given by the Armed Forces General Staff, at a ceremony held on 2 December at the Military Academy in Amadora. This year's edition was(...)
Air Force present at Military Science Meeting
Air Force present at Military Science Meeting
A delegation from the Air Force, composed of military personnel and students from the Air Force Military and Technical Training Centre and the Air Force Academy, attended the Military Science Meeting held at the Military Academy on 2 December.(...)
CRFA celebrates its 61st anniversary
CRFA celebrates its 61st anniversary
Yesterday morning, 3 December, the Air Force Recruitment Centre (CRFA) Unity Day Ceremony was held in Lumiar.During the ceremony, presided over by the Deputy Chief of Staff of the Air Force, Lieutenant General Matos Branco, the Head of the CRFA,(...)
Air Force acquires first direct-operation satellite
Air Force acquires first direct-operation satellite
The Air Force has directly acquired its first satellite, representing an extremely significant milestone in national Intelligence, Surveillance and Reconnaissance (ISR) capabilities from space. Under the agreement signed with ICEYE, a global(...)