Work and wind direction have an impact on the PRS*
Thorough inspections of runway 25L/07R carried out last week have shown that maintenance work was required in the short term to guarantee the good condition and safety of the runway. The closure of the runway, every afternoon and evening starting1
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More than 2 million passengers at Brussels Airport
Flown air cargo volumes approach 50,000 tonnes
In May, Brussels Airport welcomed more than two million passengers, an increase of 22% compared with May 2022. Growth is explained by the staggering of the spring holidays in Belgium, the Dutch May holidays and several long weekends. Flown carg1
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Skytanking orders two custom-made electric hydrant fuel dispensers after successful test at Brussels Airport
After a large-scale test at Brussels Airport with two electric hydrant fuel dispensers, Skytanking has ordered two custom-made electric fuel dispensers. These vehicles are used to dispense aviation fuel from the underground hydrant system into the aircraft. Over 2200 refuellings were performed du1
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New heating installation at Brussels Airport will reduce carbon emissions by 70% - This will be the largest Net Zero Carbon installation in Belgium
Brussels Airport Company plans to replace its central heating installation by early 2027 with a Net Zero Carbon installation, which will heat the terminal buildings without emitting carbon dioxide. Currently, a gas-fired boiler plant is used to heat the airport buildings. The boiler plant was opt1
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Nearly 1.9 million passengers at Brussels Airport in April, an increase of 18% compared to 2022 - Flown cargo volumes up with 1%
In April, Brussels Airport welcomed nearly 1.9 million passengers, which is 18% more than in April 2022. The Easter holidays in Dutch-speaking schools in Belgium and the start of the May holiday in the Netherlands at the end of April resulted in quite a few holidaymakers this month. And this, des1
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Brussels Airport and skeyes work together on a new landing procedure that can reduce environmental footprint of aviation
Brussels Airport and skeyes are investing together in research to develop new landing procedures that can improve the local environmental quality. The research that will be conducted by skeyes and Brussels Airport, with the support of Eurocontrol, is one of the components of the HERON project, le1
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New cycle bridge for the airport region inaugurated
Cycle bridge over Haachtsesteenweg connects Vilvoorde and Brussels Airport cargo zone
The Flemish Minister of Mobility and Public Works, Lydia Peeters, and Brussels Airport Company CEO, Arnaud Feist, inaugurated the new cycle bridge over the Haachtsesteenweg in Melsbroek (Steenokkerzeel) on1
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Asiana Cargo, that started its operations at Brussels Airport on 22 April 1998, has been operating full cargo flights at Brussels Airport for 25 years and is one of the longest operating cargo airlines at the airport. Known for their reliable and punctual operations, Asiana provides an important1
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Brussels Airport Marathon & Half Marathon to start in the historic heart of the capital on 1 October
On Sunday 1 October, runners will take over Brussels once again! The 18th edition of the Brussels Airport Marathon & Half Marathon will start right in the city centre and the runners will finish in the King Baudouin Stadium. The programme also features a 10 km and a kids run!
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More than 1.6 million passengers at Brussels Airport in March, a growth of 42% compared to 2022
Decrease in freight volumes of 8%
In March, Brussels Airport welcomed more than 1.6 million passengers, an increase of 42% compared to 2022. With the end of the holiday in the French-speaking schools at the beginning of the month and the start of the holiday in the Dutch-speaking schools at1
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