Brussels Airport is gradually regaining its footing with flights gradually increasing, nearly two weeks after suicide bombers blew themselves up in its departure hall, killing 16 people and injuring dozens. The airport was immediately closed to all passenger and cargo traffic after the attacks of 22 March. All-cargo flights resumed after a number of days but passenger services remained closed while investigations, safety and security assessments were made. The airport officially reopened with … [Read more...] about Brussels Airport gets back on its feet, slowly
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Cargo ops resume at Brussels Airport
Cargo flights and private flights handled by General Aviation have resumed at Brussels Airport as of today, but passenger flights are suspended until at least Friday, the airport said in a statement. Brucargo landside has been cleared since yesterday and cargo flights were given a green light today following the clearance of Brucargo airside. Cargo security screening has reportedly been stepped up following the attacks with ‘known shipper’ cargo now also subjected to security screening and … [Read more...] about Cargo ops resume at Brussels Airport
Terrorist bombs strike Brussels Airport, Metro
Brussels Airport remains locked down today after dual terrorist attacks struck BRU and the Maelbeek Metro station in the Belgium capital yesterday killing at least 30 and wounding more than 200. ISIS has since claimed responsibility for the three blasts. All flights - both passenger and cargo - have been cancelled until further notice the airport said in a statement. The airport will remain closed for at least today as police forensic personnel collect evidence and damage to the terminal is … [Read more...] about Terrorist bombs strike Brussels Airport, Metro
Chinese Cosco containership attacked in Suez
The 10,061 TEU (20-foot equivalent unit) containership Cosco Asia has said to have been attacked while transiting the Suez Canal on Saturday, according to press reports. Details of the alleged attack vary, with some reports claiming that two explosions were heard aboard the vessel, while others suggest the ship was fired at from shore, possibly with a rocket propelled grenade. The vessel is said to have experienced a fire and an explosion in a container on board, at 15:55 hrs on Saturday … [Read more...] about Chinese Cosco containership attacked in Suez
