"Our intention is to sign the agreement with the parties", in other words, the Ministries of Defence and Economy, the Portuguese air force (Montijo is an air base), Lisbon and Montijo city councils and nationa airport management company ANA - Aeroportos de Portugal, Sérgio Silva Monteiro told reporters in Beja.

"The great advantage of Portela airport in Lisbon is its “proximity” since passengers who land there “are €1.40 from the city centre by Metro", he added.