Decline in cargo volumes in line with economic trend but impacted by service disruptions at skeyes
In April, passenger numbers at Brussels Airport increased to 2.3 million passengers, up 1.5% on April last year despite adverse developments at several airlines. In line with the trend at other (carg1
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Brussels Airport to renovate runway 25R/07L in 2020
After the thorough renovation of runways 25L/07R in 2015 and 01/19 in 2016, Brussels Airport Company will be renovating runway 25R/07L from 13 July to 23 August 2020.
24 years after the previous renovation works on this runway, in 1996, the entire runway needs to be closed for renovation to guaran1
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At 60, Brussels Airport turned in an excellent performance in 2018 with 25.7 million passengers and 732,000 tonnes of cargo
In 2018, Brussels Airport welcomed 25.7 million passengers, an all-time record that is largely driven by the expansion of the intercontinental network. Air cargo closed the year with 732,000 tonnes carried, which is the highest freight volume in 10 years. Over the 60 years of its existence, Brussel1
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Belgium launches digital customs platform – BE-GATE simplifies e-commerce
As a large European foreign trade hub, Belgium wants to significantly simplify the import and export of goods. The innovative BE-GATE customs platform was developed for this purpose and officially launched on 6 June. The portal, which was specially designed for the growth market of e-commerce, serv1
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Passenger numbers at Brussels Airport are drastically plummeting
The number of flights at Brussels Airport has decreased by over 50% in the past few days and the number of passengers has plummeted by 70% since the start of the coronavirus outbreak, which has a severe impact on all airport companies. Government support for the aviation sector is now urgently need1
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European funding for Brussels Airport’s project to accelerate sustainable transition
Within the scope of the European Green Deal, the European Commission called for research and innovation projects that support the transition to a zero-carbon economy. Brussels Airport as project leader, together with 21 partners, submitted an ambitious plan with concrete projects to help the indu1
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miDiagnostics to pilot innovative, fast COVID-19 PCR testing solutions at Brussels Airport
Imecs fast PRC-on-chip technology and COVID-19 breath sampler at the basis of breakthrough innovations in Flanders
In the past year miDiagnostics has been working on the development of an ultra-fast PCR test based on imec technology, to detect COVID-19, with a test result in less than 15 minutes.1
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Three new destinations from Brussels Airport this summer
The 31st of March will see the official start of the summer season at Brussels Airport. A season that looks set to be busy with no fewer than 202 destinations on offer for our avid globetrotters. Whether city breaks, summer sun, distant or exotic destinations, travellers really will be spoilt for c1
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Strong passenger growth at Brussels Airport in November in particular thanks to new flights to Asia
In November 2018, Brussels Airport welcomed close to 2 million passengers. The 5.9% growth is due to the reinforcement of the network operating from our airport, especially to Asia. The airport’s cargo volume too went up by 2.9% compared to November 2017, in part thanks to the expansion of th1
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Belgocontrol and Brussels Airport Company have signed a cooperation agreement with Brussels Airlines, TUI Fly and DHL Express, on undertaking joint initiatives that further reduce the environmental impact of aviation activities. EUROCONTROL and airport trade association, ACI Europe, support and rec1
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