Ponte de Sor Municipality Welcomes Institutional Delegation to Review PRR Agendas in the Aeronautical Cluster
Last Friday, the Municipality of Ponte de Sor welcomed an institutional delegation led by Dr. Sofia Moreira de Sousa, Representative of the European Commission in Portugal, and Dr. Pedro Dominguinhos, President of the National Monitoring Commission of the Recovery and Resilience Plan (PRR), for a technical visit to assess the implementation status of the ongoing projects under the Mobilising Agendas integrated within the Ponte de Sor Aeronautical Cluster.
The visit was also an opportunity to present the development path of the Municipal Aerodrome in recent years, whose modernization has been supported by the European Regional Development Fund.
The meeting was also attended by Dr. Carla Santos, Member of the Board of Directors of IAPMEI, reaffirming the Government’s commitment to executing PRR-related investments. The main business and institutional partners of the cluster were also present: TEKEVER, Sevenair Academy, AEROMEC, MCP, MCG, and ACIPS – the Commercial and Industrial Association of Ponte de Sor.
Key Takeaways:
Reinforced Institutional Commitment
The presence of IAPMEI highlighted the Government’s ongoing commitment to implementing PRR-funded investments and the importance of maintaining strong progress on the ground.
Significant Progress in Ongoing Projects
Partners presented updates on their respective projects under development, emphasizing key milestones achieved and the projected impact in terms of workforce qualification and enhanced technological capacity.
Urgency in Financial Reprogramming
Given the advanced maturity of the projects, partners stressed the need for a swift conclusion of the financial reprogramming process by IAPMEI to ensure continuity of implementation.
Territorial Impact and Regional Transformation
The Ponte de Sor Aeronautical Cluster continues to establish itself as a driving force for regional development, contributing to talent retention, job creation, and new economic dynamics in the interior of the country. The concentration of investment, innovation, and training in the region is reinforcing territorial cohesion and positioning Ponte de Sor as a national benchmark in the aerospace sector.
In summary, the PRR Agendas monitoring meeting validated the progress of ongoing projects within the Ponte de Sor Aeronautical Cluster and strengthened alignment between public entities, companies, and institutional partners. The meeting highlighted the strong territorial impact already underway, as well as the urgency to ensure the full execution of the planned investments. With a shared vision and a high degree of project maturity, Ponte de Sor continues to position itself as a strategic hub for the future of the Portuguese aerospace industry.
