Air traffic managed by NAV Portugal grows 7.5 per cent and breaks new record

NAV Portugal controlled 917,077 IFR flights in Portuguese airspace in 2024, an increase of 7.5 per cent compared to 2023, and a new annual high. Last year’s figures confirm the sustained growth trend in aviation and NAV Portugal’s ability to respond to the increased demand without compromising its high standards of safety and efficiency.

In 2024, NAV Portugal managed to reduce the average delays per controlled IFR movement en route, with this indicator standing at 0.39 minutes, a 14 per cent reduction compared to 2023. This reduction was achieved in a context of record levels of traffic, which is a milestone worth highlighting, says Pedro Ângelo, CEO of NAV Portugal.