Within the scope of Forum 2040, the open dialogue regarding the long-term development of the airport, Brussels Airport has committed to conducting further research in the fields of ultrafine particles (UFP) and of ground noise from engine test runs. From the ultrafine particles measurements carried1
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Slight increase in passenger numbers in May, still 82% down on 2019
Growth in air freight volumes continues with a strong 33% increase
Rollout of Digital Green Lane for digitisation of cargo processes
In May, Brussels Airport welcomed 405,000 passengers, down 82% on May 2019, but a first increase in passenger numbers co1
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Brussels Airport further expands service delivery to and working relationship with the pharmaceutical industry
Europe’s preferred airport for the carriage of temperature-sensitive products, Brussels Airport is continuing to invest in the range of tailored services and products it delivers to the pharmaceutical sector as one of the country’s key industries. The airport is offering the industry ne1
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Belgian celebs jump for joy on Brussels Airport’s 60th anniversary
To mark its 60th anniversary celebrations, Brussels Airport has called on various Belgian celebrities who are recognised beyond Belgium’s borders to launch its new nationwide campaign in our major cities. Pierre Marcolini, Kevin Borlée, Elodie Ouédraogo, Pascale Naessens and Bla1
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Brand-new Medexi Pharma Service Center at Brussels Airport
Brussels Airport continues to invest in its logistics zone Brucargo, where it took delivery of a new building accommodating 4,000m² of warehousing and office space. The building will become the home base of Medexi, a joint venture by sev1
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Limited impact of coronavirus on the February passenger numbers, the next few months look set to be more challenging.
Brussels Airport is continuing to inform, sensitise and prepare all players at the airport.
In February, Brussels Airport welcomed over 1.7 passengers, up 6% rise on February 2019. However, this result should be put in perspective, in amongst other things because of the shift of the mid1
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Brussels Airport, Brussels Airlines and TUI are ready to safely resume air travel
As of the 15th of June, international travel will again be possible. Brussels Airport, Brussels Airlines and TUI are looking forward to the restart and are ready to welcome passengers and have them travel in the safest and most comfortable conditions. Both at the airport and on board the necessary1
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Passenger numbers down 91% at Brussels Airport in March
Air cargo volumes again up sharply by 41%
71% fewer flights than in 2019
In March, 186,924 passengers travelled via Brussels Airport, representing only 9% of the number of passengers March 2019, before the Covid crisis. This low number is the result of the ban on non-essential travel that1
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Nearly 2.5 million passengers passed through Brussels Airport in September
In September, Brussels Airport welcomed nearly 2.5 million passengers, an increase of 1.8% on September 2018. Cargo transport fell sharply by 12.3% compared to the same month last year, because of the continued economic uncertainty.
Passengers
In September, 2,488,142 passengers passed through Bru1
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1.1 million passengers at Brussels Airport this summer, down 80% on 2019
During the two months of the summer holidays, Brussels Airport welcomed almost 1.1 million passengers, down 80% in the same period in 2019 (5.4 million passengers). 567,223 passengers passed through Brussels Airport in August of this year, down by -78.5%. This negative result is largely due to the1
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