In July, Brussels Airport welcomed 2.5 million passengers, a growth of 5% compared to the same month in 2023. That is effectively the highest number of passengers per month since 2019. The main reason for that high number was the start of the summer holidays. On average, there were 152 passengers per flight last month, which is an all-time record. Cargo volumes rose 6% to a total of 61,000 tonnes. Passenger numbers: up 5% compared to July 2023 This July, 2,450,771 passengers travelled through … [Read more...] about Brussels Airport welcomes nearly 2.5M passengers and transports 61,000 tonnes of freight in July
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Brussels Airport welcomes 2.1 million passengers in June
In June, Brussels Airport welcomed 2.1 million passengers, a growth of 4% compared to June 2023. For the first half of the year, there were almost 11 million passengers. The total freight volume decreased by 9% in June, to a total of 54,000 tons. Passengers: +4% compared to June 2023 In June, the airport welcomed 2,098,373 passengers. This is an increase of 4% compared to June 2023. With the beginning of the summer holidays at the end of June, there were more departing than arriving … [Read more...] about Brussels Airport welcomes 2.1 million passengers in June
Skytanking commissions two custom-made fully electrical hydrant fuel dispensers at Brussels Airport
Skytanking now operates its own custom-built electric high-flow hydrant fuel dispensers for fuelling operations at Brussels Airport. These electric dispensers, with a first-generation standard high-performance electrical chassis, were delivered on April 26 and are used to deliver aviation fuel from the underground hydrant system into the aircraft. These new electric fuel dispensers are a significant improvement for the local environment in terms of noise and exhaust gases. The Stargate … [Read more...] about Skytanking commissions two custom-made fully electrical hydrant fuel dispensers at Brussels Airport
Brussels Airport celebrates first flight with Juneyao Air
Brussels Airport welcomed Juneyao Air for its very first flight at Brussels Airport on 3 June 2024. Juneyao Air now offers direct flights to Shanghai, operating three times a week. Juneyao Air, established in 2005 and based in Shanghai, is a privately-owned airline with a fleet of about 100 aircraft, including 10 Boeing Dreamliners. As a Star Alliance Connecting Partner, Juneyao Air enhances the connectivity between Belgium and China and beyond. Shanghai is a key destination in Asia, and by … [Read more...] about Brussels Airport celebrates first flight with Juneyao Air
DHL Express leads the way in electrification of ground fleet at Brussels Airport
As part of the Stargate project of Brussels Airport, DHL Express leads the way in the field of electric ground-handling equipment. Following a successful test phase, one in three tractors and loaders of DHL Express that sorts and transports time-critical shipments from Brussels Airport, will be fully electric this summer. The cargo transporter’s crew buses and tarmac cars are already one hundred percent electric. This investment is a first step for DHL Express towards reducing its CO2 footprint … [Read more...] about DHL Express leads the way in electrification of ground fleet at Brussels Airport
New sustainable building for Safran Aircraft Engine Services at Brussels Airport
At Brussels Airport, the new building for Safran Aircraft Engine Services Brussels, a subsidiary of engine manufacturer Safran Aircraft Engines, was inaugurated today. It houses a new maintenance shop for the LEAP-1 engines of latest generation aircraft. This building was realised by Brussels Airport Company, in the North Zone of the airport. This new site is both Net Zero Carbon and energy positive, which is fully in line with Brussels Airport's strategy of providing quality infrastructure for … [Read more...] about New sustainable building for Safran Aircraft Engine Services at Brussels Airport
