The Airport Operations Centre, Brussels Airport’s nerve centre, is celebrating its 10th anniversary

Brussels Airport - General
06/06/2025

Ten years ago, Brussels Airport opened its Airport Operations Centre (APOC), the nerve centre where all operational partners, including airlines, baggage handlers, and emergency services, work side by side to coordinate airport operations. What began as an innovative collaboration between a few airport partners in 2015 has grown into a leading and internationally recognised model for coordinated airport operations, ensuring a safe and pleasant journey for 70,000 passengers each day.

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Repeated national strikes hit aviation disproportionately hard

Brussels Airport - General 06/06/2025

Brussels Airport, Brussels Airlines and TUI fly are expressing growing concern about the monthly national demonstrations that are systematically disrupting air traffic. From January to April this year, national union actions have impacted the airport every single month. As a result, a total of 180,000 passengers have been affected at Brussels Airport.

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Brussels Airport Fund launches third call for sustainable projects

Environment 22/05/2025

For the third consecutive year, the Brussels Airport Fund, managed by the King Baudouin Foundation, commits to supporting sustainable projects in the vicinity of the airport. Local organisations have until 17 September to submit a proposal for financial support ranging from €1,000 to €10,000 for concrete initiatives that foster sustainability and social cohesion. An independent jury will make the final selection, which will be announced in early 2026.

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New sustainable facility for Nippon Express inaugurated at Brussels Airport

Cargo 16/05/2025

A new logistics facility for Nippon Express has been officially inaugurated at Brussels Airport. The new facility spans 10,000 square metres, including approximately 2,000 square metres of temperature-controlled warehouse space. The new building was constructed entirely with sustainable materials and methods by Brussels Airport Company and marks the first development in the broader redevelopment of the Brucargo Central area.

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Brussels Airport recorded over 2.1 million passengers in April

Brussels Airport - General 15/05/2025

Brussels Airport welcomed more than 2.1 million passengers in April, a 8,5% increase compared to April 2024. The Easter holiday in Dutch-speaking schools, combined with the May holidays in French-speaking schools and the Netherlands contributed to this growth, despite the national trade union strike on April 29.

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Brussels Airport invests heavily in the future of the airport

Brussels Airport - General 18/04/2025

Brussels Airport plans significant investments in the airport infrastructure in the coming years. The project features the construction of a new intermodal hub, an expansion of the departure and arrival hall, a new hotel, a new drop-off zone, and a green boulevard with a park.

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More than 1.7 million passengers at Brussels Airport in March

Brussels Airport - General 14/04/2025

In March, Brussels Airport welcomed over 1.7 million passengers, down 0.5% from the same period last year. The nationwide industrial action, held on 31 March, had a significant negative impact on passenger numbers.

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1.2 million passengers at Brussels Airport during the Easter holidays

Brussels Airport - General 02/04/2025

The Easter holidays start on Friday, and they promise to be buzzing at Brussels Airport. The airport expects no fewer than 1.2 million passengers. Like every year, sunny resorts and city trips in Europe are popular, but destinations further afield, such as the United States and Asia, are also in demand.

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Brussels Airport Company awards new ground handling licences

Brussels Airport - General 27/03/2025

At Brussels Airport, ground handling is provided by external service providers responsible for key services such as baggage handling and catering transport.

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180 destinations, 7 new airlines and 6 new destinations for the summer season at Brussels Airport

Brussels Airport - General 20/03/2025

The aviation summer season is starting on 30 March. This summer, travellers from Brussels Airport can choose from 180 direct destinations, served by 68 airlines.

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