With the arrival of autumn, the aviation sector is preparing for the winter season with an adapted offer, which of course still takes into account any Covid-related travel restrictions. At Brussels Airport, the offer is particularly attrac1
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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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More than 1.3 million passengers at Brussels Airport in September
Freight continues to grow, recording a 23% increase in volumes
During the two months of summer holidays, Brussels Airport recorded passenger numbers of more than 50% of 2019’s figures, a trend that continued through September&nbs1
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New 8,000 m² logistics hub for Hongyuan Group at Brussels Airport
Strategic partnership with Brussels Airport as their new European headquarters
In Brucargo, Brussels Airport’s logistics zone, the new logistics warehouse for the Hongyuan Group has been inaugurated. Hongyuan Group is a Chinese cross-border trade integrated service provider and has c1
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Brussels Airlines will fly the Belgian Red Devils to the World Cup in Qatar, taking off at Brussels Airport
Brussels Airlines and the Royal Belgian Football Association (RFBA) have renewed their partnership, confirming that Brussels Airlines will be the official airline of both the Belgian Red Devils and the Red Flames for the coming three years, departing from Brussels Airport. Brussels Airlines and Bru1
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By bike to Brucargo: construction of a new bicycle bridge over Haachtsesteenweg starts on September 15
The Flemish Roads and Traffic Agency will build a new bicycle bridge over the Haachtsesteenweg (N21) in Steenokkerzeel from Wednesday 15 September 2021. “The bicycle bridge that is part of the F214 bicycle highway will provide a better connection between the centre of Vilvoorde and 1
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Brussels Airport and skeyes test use of drones for bird control during normal operations
Brussels Airport and skeyes continue to explore the possible uses of drones at the airport with a second series of testing days. These test days specifically focus on the use of drones for bird control at the airport, to monitor the presence of birds and to&n1
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Nearly 1.5 million passengers at Brussels Airport in August, a total of 2.7 million passengers during the summer holidays
Air cargo continues its strong growth with 34% growth in volumes compared to last year
After an already busier July, the passenger numbers rose in the month of August to 56% of the passenger number of August 2019. No fewer than 1,469,406 million1
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Over 1.2 million passengers in July at Brussels Airport, double the figure of June
Air freight continues to grow
In July, Brussels Airport welcomed 1,268,257 passengers, i.e. 46% of the passenger numbers for July 2019, and over double the figure for July 2020. The start of the summer holidays has clearly had a positive impact, despite the ban on organised travel to1
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Modest increase in passenger numbers for June compared to May, still 73% down on 2019
Growth in air freight volumes continues with a 40% increase compared to 2020
In June, Brussels Airport welcomed 646,589 passengers, i.e. a 73% decline compared to June 2019. With an increased number of flights, and the prospect of summer holidays, June wa1
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