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
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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
Thai Airways returns to Brussels Airport in December 2024
As of December 1st, Thai Airways will again offer daily direct passenger flights between Brussels Airport and Bangkok, the capital of Thailand. This important destination, offered before the covid pandemic, is an important addition to Brussels Airport's intercontinental network. As a Star Alliance airline, Thai Airways strengthens Brussels Airport's role as a European hub. Thailand remains an important tourist destination that is now once again directly accessible to Belgian passengers. After a … [Read more...] about Thai Airways returns to Brussels Airport in December 2024
More than 1.7 million passengers at Brussels Airport in March
Almost 65,000 tons of cargo shipped In March, Brussels Airport again received more than 1.7 million passengers, an increase of 9 percent compared with March 2023. That was despite the slight negative impact of the temporary cancellation of flights to Israel and social unrest at some airlines. The total volume of transported cargo decreased slightly by two percent to almost 65,000 tonnes. Passengers: +9% compared to March 2023 In March, Brussels Airport welcomed 1,742,478 passengers, nine … [Read more...] about More than 1.7 million passengers at Brussels Airport in March
Brussels Airport honours SIA’s 35th year of cargo operations
Singapore Airlines has been the longest operating cargo carrier at Brussels Airport and on 4 September the airline marked its 35th year of cargo operations at the Belgian airport. The airline started its full freighter operations at Brussels Airport on 4 September 1988 and has been known for ‘around the world’ cargo flights, flying from Asia to the US and then back to Singapore via Brussels and the Middle East. The airline has a local entity at the airport and a European … [Read more...] about Brussels Airport honours SIA’s 35th year of cargo operations
Changi teams up with Brussels Airport on cargo
Brussels Airport Company (BAC) and Changi Airport Group (CAG) have signed a memorandum of understanding (MOU) on 2 March 2023 to augment the strategic partnership between the two airports in the area of air cargo development. Both airports will drive initiatives to enhance capabilities in pharmaceutical logistics, undertake studies and trials in the fields of digitalisation and sustainability and exchange information and best practices. The two airport groups have collaborated on various … [Read more...] about Changi teams up with Brussels Airport on cargo
