As in July, the second month of the summer holidays saw a further increase in passenger numbers at Brussels Airport. In August, the airport welcomed more than 2.5 million travellers, up 1.3% from the same period last year. As is customary at the end of the summer holidays, the number of arriving passengers exceeded the number of departing passengers. In contrast to July, cargo volumes returned to growth, increasing by 22% compared with August 2025 to reach almost 71,000 tonnes. More than 5 … [Read more...] about Brussels Airport handles more than 2.5 million passengers and 71,000 tonnes of cargo in August
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Brussels Airport handles 67,000 tonnes of cargo in July as passenger traffic hits 2019 high
In July, Brussels Airport welcomed around 2.6 million travellers, an increase of 2.8% compared to July 2025. This was the highest monthly passenger figure recorded since 2019. The start of the summer holidays traditionally brings a strong peak in departing traffic. Cargo volumes, meanwhile, fell by 3.2% to a total of around 67,000 tonnes. 92,000 travellers on the busiest day of the summer holidays In July, 2,577,710 passengers travelled via Brussels Airport. The busiest day was 20 July, with … [Read more...] about Brussels Airport handles 67,000 tonnes of cargo in July as passenger traffic hits 2019 high
Brussels Airport closes a strong first half of 2026 with 11.7 million passengers and 420,000 tonnes of cargo handled
During the first half of 2026, Brussels Airport continued to grow in both passenger traffic and cargo activities. This growth was supported by the continued expansion of its route network, with eight new destinations launched, as well as by the ongoing development of its cargo network. These solid results were achieved despite a challenging operating environment. Throughout the first half of the year, Brussels Airport faced several external events, including social actions and the conflict in … [Read more...] about Brussels Airport closes a strong first half of 2026 with 11.7 million passengers and 420,000 tonnes of cargo handled
WFS awarded five-year contract by GEODIS in Brussels for freight forwarder handling services
Worldwide Flight Services (WFS), a SATS company, has been awarded a 5-year contract at Brussels Airport by GEODIS, marking the latest global logistics and supply chain solutions provider to choose WFS’ E-commerce & Freight Forwarder Handling (EFFH) services. WFS now offers its EFFH solutions at Amsterdam, Brussels, Dublin, Frankfurt, Liege, Madrid, and Stockholm airports, as well as at 12 airports across France, including Paris CDG. These include making freight Ready-for-Carriage, capturing … [Read more...] about WFS awarded five-year contract by GEODIS in Brussels for freight forwarder handling services
Brussels Airport and Safran launch construction of a Module Factory for LEAP engine maintenance
Brussels Airport and Safran, a global leader in the aerospace industry, launched the construction of a more than 15,000 m² extension at the Safran Aircraft Engine Services Brussels site, which was inaugurated in 2024. This new facility will be dedicated to the maintenance of aircraft engine modules. Separately maintaining the different parts of an engine, each of which can consist of several thousand components, will help to speed up repairs and optimise operations. This project meets the … [Read more...] about Brussels Airport and Safran launch construction of a Module Factory for LEAP engine maintenance
Brussels Airport expands cargo zone with new logistics facility
Scheduled for completion in 2027, this new logistics building forms part of the broader modernisation of Brussels Airport’s cargo zone. It will enable more efficient use of available space while supporting the growth of companies operating on the site. The building will be certified BREEAM Excellent, an international label recognising buildings designed according to high sustainability and energy-efficiency standards. Two long-established partners on the site, Yusen Logistics and Air Promotions … [Read more...] about Brussels Airport expands cargo zone with new logistics facility
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