Miguel Albuquerque Calls Federal Government’s Helicopter Plan “Paroles, Paroles”
Madeira’s regional president, Miguel Albuquerque, expressed skepticism about the national government’s promise to send a second firefighting helicopter to the region. Speaking during the inauguration of a new 1.5-kilometre road in Jardim da Serra, Albuquerque dismissed the plan as empty words, citing the famous French song “Paroles, paroles”.
Albuquerque Says Federal Helicopter Only Believable When It Actually Arrives With Crew and Equipment
Albuquerque emphasized that he would only trust the federal promise once the helicopter is physically deployed.
The day the helicopter lands in Madeira, with its container and crew, I'll believe it. Until then, these are just words.
Miguel Albuquerque, Jornal da Madeira
Albuquerque Actively Supports Helicopter Tourism to Attract High-Income Visitors
While skeptical and somewhat resigned about the federal firefighting plan, Albuquerque previously strongly advocated for helicopter travel in Madeira to support tourism. He has called for the return of helicopter services, particularly for visitors interested in golf and other high-spending activities.
You already had the helicopter here. Now it's crucial to have these helicopters back. There's a bureaucratic problem there; I don't know what's going on. There are interested companies, and we want to open a tender, but we have to move forward with this
Miguel Albuquerque in July 2025
He stressed that helicopters could connect key locations such as the Santo da Serra golf course and a planned future course in Ponta do Pargo, enhancing convenience and speed for high-end tourists. Albuquerque described this initiative as part of a broader effort to maintain quality tourism in Madeira while keeping the island’s character intact.
Source: Jornal da Madeira
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