Safran Aircraft Engines and Brussels Airport Company (BAC) today signed an agreement related to the construction of a new building at the Safran Aircraft Engine Services Brussels (SAESB) maintenance shop in the Brussels airport zone.
The new facility spanning more than 11,000 square meters (&asy1
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More than 1.7 million passengers at Brussels Airport in November
Almost 67,000 tonnes of freight transported
Brussels Airport recorded more than 1.7 million passengers in November, a 9% rise compared to the same period in 2023. The start of the month saw elevated passenger numbers due to the end of the autumn holidays. The total amount of cargo carried1
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Ahlex - Aviation Hub for Learning & Experience – becomes the new standard for aviation training
Spanning 4,200 m², this state-of-the-art facility at Brussels Airport offers cutting-edge training, immersive experiences, and advanced technology.
After two years of intensive work, Ahlex has become a reality - a hub where the future of aviation takes flight. Nestled in the heart of Brusse1
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Cathay Pacific back at Brussels Airport as of August 2025
As of 4 August 2025, Cathay Pacific will again offer direct passenger flights between Brussels Airport and Hong Kong. The airline will operate four flights a week, on Mondays, Tuesdays, Thursdays and Saturdays. The return of the direct route to Hong Kong is an important addition to Brussels Airpo1
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First direct flight of Thai Airways International to Bangkok from Brussels Airport
Significant addition to Brussels Airport's intercontinental network
On Sunday, 1 December, Thai Airways International launched its inaugural passenger flight from Brussels Airport to Bangkok. After a hiatus caused by the Covid pandemic, the airline has resumed daily direct flights to t1
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Brussels Airport tests autonomous shuttle on tarmac in the context of the European Stargate project
Important step towards innovative and sustainable mobility at the airport
On 29 November, Brussels Airport launched a pilot project to test the use of an electric, self-driving shuttle at the airport— a first for Belgium. The shuttle will operate entirely autonomously, transport1
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2.1 million passengers at Brussels Airport in October - Almost 65,000 tonnes of freight transported
More than 2.1 million passengers passed through Brussels Airport in October. An increase of 5% compared to the same month in 2023. The autumn mid-term break at the end of the month saw an increase in passenger numbers during that period. The national action of the security sector on 1 October, on1
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142 direct winter destinations from Brussels Airport during the winter season
Three new destinations and two new airlines
This winter, travellers flying from Brussels Airport will have a choice of no fewer than 142 direct destinations. Around 1,500 passenger flights will depart from the airport each week. In addition to the traditional winter destinations avai1
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Brussels Airport achieves Level 4+ in the ACI EUROPE’s Airport Carbon Accreditation programme
A significant recognition of its carbon reduction efforts
Brussels Airport has achieved Level 4+ accreditation in the Airport Carbon Accreditation programme, an independent initiative by the Airport Council International (ACI) that evaluates and certifies airports based on their CO2 emissi1
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More than 2.2 million passengers at Brussels Airport in September - Almost 59,000 tonnes of freight transported
Passenger numbers: +5% compared to September 2023
Brussels Airport welcomed 2,250,282 passengers in September, an increase of 5% compared to September 2023. The airport experienced 6% growth across the first three quarters of this year (the period January to September), with 18 million passenger1
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