On Thursday August 8th, Brussels Airport organised its seventh Spotters' Day. Twenty aircraft enthusiasts were given the opportunity to take amazing photos of their favourite aircraft from the tarmac. They also got a unique look behind the scenes of the airport, including a visit of the cargo1
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Renovation works on runway 01/19 at Brussels Airport
From 7 August to 1 September, Brussels Airport will be renovating runway 01/19. A renewal of the top layer of the asphalt is required to continue to guarantee safe air traffic in the future. The works also includes new cabling and gutters. By scheduling these works in the summer, the renovation c1
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2,1 million passengers at Brussels Airport in June - Almost 54,000 tons of freight transported
In June, Brussels Airport welcomed 2.1 million passengers, a growth of 4% compared to June 2023. For the first half of the year, there were almost 11 million passengers. The total freight volume decreased by 9% in June, to a total of 54,000 tons.
Passengers: +4% compared to June 2023
In June,1
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Skytanking commissions two custom-made fully electrical hydrant fuel dispensers at Brussels Airport
Skytanking now operates its own custom-built electric high-flow hydrant fuel dispensers for fuelling operations at Brussels Airport. These electric dispensers, with a first-generation standard high-performance electrical chassis, were delivered on April 26 and are used to deliver aviation fuel fr1
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Brussels Airport is all set for a busy summer, 5 million passengers expected in July and August
The summer holiday season is officially set to start on Friday 28 June. Over the next two months, a total of more than 5 million passengers will travel from and to Brussels Airport to one of the 200 direct destinations in its summer scheduling. The airport and its partners have been working hard1
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Pilot project with mobile hydrogen refuelling station and hydrogen tractor at Brussels Airport
Brussels Airport and Stargate EU Green Deal project partners VIL and DHL are currently testing a hydrogen refuelling station and a hydrogen-powered Mulag at Brussels Airport. This hydrogen pilot for ground handling, a first for the airport, should give all the involved partners insights into the1
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DHL Express leads the way in electrification of ground fleet at Brussels Airport
24 electric tractors, lifts and loaders set to halve DHL’s CO2 footprint on the ground
As part of the Stargate project of Brussels Airport, DHL Express leads the way in the field of electric ground-handling equipment. Following a successful test phase, one in three tractors and loade1
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More than 2.1 million passengers at Brussels Airport in May Nearly 60,000 tons of cargo shipped
In May, more than 2.1 million passengers passed through Brussels Airport, an increase of 1.5% compared with May 2023. Total cargo volume rose by 0.4% to almost 60,000 tons.
Passengers: +1.5% compared with May 2023
In May, Brussels Airport welcomed 2,102,553 passengers, 1.5% more than1
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New sustainable building for Safran Aircraft Engine Services at Brussels Airport inaugurated
Maintenance shop for latest-generation aircraft engines
At Brussels Airport, the new building for Safran Aircraft Engine Services Brussels, a subsidiary of engine manufacturer Safran Aircraft Engines, was inaugurated today. It houses a new maintenance shop for the L1
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Thai Airways back at Brussels Airport as of December
As of December 1st, Thai Airways will again offer daily direct passenger flights between Brussels Airport and Bangkok, the capital of Thailand. This important destination, also offered before the covid pandemic, is an important addition to Brussels Airport's intercontinental network. As a Sta1
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