[Brussels Airport] LATAM Cargo triples number of flights at Brussels Airport

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From 27 October, the Latin American airline LATAM Cargo will triple the number of flights at Brussels Airport, from four to twelve per week.

Read the press release online Lees het persbericht in het Nederlands Consultez la version française LATAM Cargo triples number of flights at Brussels Airport  As of 27 October, the Latin American airline LATAM Cargo will triple the number of flights to Brussels Airport, from four to twelve per week. Brussels Airport will thus become LATAM Cargo's main European transport hub. The flights will be operated by a Boeing 767F. The aircraft will mainly ship flowers from Ecuador to Europe, returning to Latin America with pharmaceuticals.   Since March 2023, LATAM Cargo, the largest cargo airline group in Latin America, has been operating at Brussels Airport again with four flights a week. That frequency will be scaled up to 12 flights a week as of late October. Brussels Airport will thus become the main European hub for the airline.   The inbound flights will mainly ship perishable goods, such as flowers, from Ecuador to Europe. The aircraft then return towards Brazil, Argentina, Uruguay and Chile carrying pharmaceuticals, as well as other time critical cargo and automotive parts.  LATAM's choice for Brussels Airport confirms Brussels Airport position and expertise as a preferred pharma hub and indispensable link between local pharmaceutical research and production facilities, and hospitals and patients worldwide. For many years, the airport has been specialising in the transport of time- and temperature critical goods with the largest area of temperature-controlled warehouses in Europe and by using refrigerated containers for transport on the tarmac that ensure the cold chain of products is not interrupted.   LATAM Cargo will operate the flights using the fuel-efficient Boeing 767F aircraft, with a cargo capacity of some 60 tonnes. The airline also plans to maximise the use of sustainable aviation fuel (SAF). This objective is in line with the vision of Brussels Airport, which strongly encourages the use of SAF, this year also with an incentive from the federal government for the additional cost for airlines.    About Brussels Airport    Brussels Airport is one of the most important airports in Europe. In 2023, Brussels Airport welcomed 22.2 million passengers and transported 701,000 tonnes of cargo through the airport. Brussels Airport caters for the specific needs of business travellers and holidaymakers alike, on both intra-European and long haul flights. In 2024, the airport offers direct connections between Belgium and 220 destinations worldwide, with flights operated by 72 airlines.    The airport also offers a leading cargo platform, specialised in the transport of pharmaceutical products, perishable goods, e-commerce and live animals. Brussels Airport is the most important pharmaceutical hub in Europe.  With its SHIFT 2027 strategy, launched in 2022, Brussels Airport Company intends to strengthen its position as a major European hub, accelerate its ambitious sustainability goals, e.g. through the European Green Deal project Stargate, and continue to diversify its activities by focusing on innovation and cooperation. Brussels Airport is the second most important economic growth pool in Belgium, good for 64,000 direct and indirect jobs and is owned and operated by Brussels Airport Company. The shareholders are a consortium of private investors (75%) and the  Belgian State (25%). Follow Brussels Airport on Twitter, Linkedin, Instagram, TikTok and Facebook.   Contact us via media@brusselsairport.be +32 (0)2 753 53 53 Visit our pressroom

Brussels Airport Company · Luchthaven Brussel Nationaal · Zaventem 1930 · Belgium

[Brussels airport] Nearly 2.5 million passengers at Brussels Airport in July - Almost 61,000 tonnes of freight transported

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In July, Brussels Airport welcomed 2.5 million passengers, a growth of 5% compared to the same month in 2023.

Read the press release online Lees het persbericht in het Nederlands Consultez la version française Nearly 2.5 million passengers at Brussels Airport in July  Almost 61,000 tonnes of freight transported  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 Brussels Airport, up 5% from July 2023. That is the highest number of passengers at the airport since 2019. The main driver for the numbers was the start of the summer holidays. It was also the reason why there were more departures than arrivals in July.   Transfer passengers made up 10% of the share.  Due to a decrease in intra-European transfers and the usual high number of Belgian holiday travellers in summer, this share is lower than last year.   The ten most-visited countries in July were Spain, Türkiye, Greece, Italy, Germany, Morocco, the United States, Portugal, France and the United Kingdom.  Air freight volumes: up 6% compared to July 2023  The volume of cargo flown at Brussels Airport increased by 6% in July compared to July of 2023, for a total of 51,000 tonnes. Overall cargo volumes also increased by 6% to approximately 61,000 tonnes.    The full-cargo segment has fallen by 3%, while belly cargo has significantly increased, by 36%. Express services fell slightly, by 2%, but was countered by trucked volumes, which were up by approximately 9%.   The major import regions are Asia, Africa and North America. The major export regions are again Asia, followed by North America and Africa.  Flight movements: an increase of 3%  There were 19,212 flight movements in July, a rise of 3% compared to the same month last year. The number of passenger flights also increased by 3% compared to July 2023. There were, on average, 152 passengers travelling per flight that month, an increase of two passengers per flight compared to the same period in 2023. That is an all-time record number of passengers per flight. The number of cargo flights also recorded an increase of 3%, mainly due to an increase within the full-cargo segment (+19%).   About Brussels Airport    Brussels Airport is one of the most important airports in Europe. In 2023, Brussels Airport welcomed 22.2 million passengers and transported 701,000 tonnes of cargo through the airport. Brussels Airport caters for the specific needs of business travellers and holidaymakers alike, on both intra-European and long haul flights. In 2024, the airport offers direct connections between Belgium and 220 destinations worldwide, with flights operated by 72 airlines.    The airport also offers a leading cargo platform, specialised in the transport of pharmaceutical products, perishable goods, e-commerce and live animals. Brussels Airport is the most important pharmaceutical hub in Europe.  With its SHIFT 2027 strategy, launched in 2022, Brussels Airport Company intends to strengthen its position as a major European hub, accelerate its ambitious sustainability goals, e.g. through the European Green Deal project Stargate, and continue to diversify its activities by focusing on innovation and cooperation. Brussels Airport is the second most important economic growth pool in Belgium, good for 64,000 direct and indirect jobs and is owned and operated by Brussels Airport Company. The shareholders are a consortium of private investors (75%) and the  Belgian State (25%). Follow Brussels Airport on Twitter, Linkedin, Instagram, TikTok and Facebook.   Contact us via media@brusselsairport.be +32 (0)2 753 53 53 Visit our pressroom

Brussels Airport Company · Luchthaven Brussel Nationaal · Zaventem 1930 · Belgium

[Brussels Airport Company] Renovation works on runway 01/19 at Brussels Airport

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From 7 August to 1 September, Brussels Airport will be renovating runway 01/19.

Read the press release online Lees het persbericht in het Nederlands Consultez la version française Renovation works on runway 01/19 at Brussels Airport From 7 August to 1 September, Brussels Airport will be renovating runway 01/19. A renewal of the top layer of the asphalt is required to continue to guarantee safe air traffic in the future. The works also includes new cabling and gutters. By scheduling these works in the summer, the renovation can be done in less than 4 weeks' time. Brussels Airport will be renewing the top layer of runway 01/19 in the coming weeks. This runway was last extensively renovated in 2016 and now a renewal of the top asphalt layer is required. During these works, at certain locations new cabling will be placed, as well as new gutters for better drainage. In total 126,650 m² of asphalt will be replaced. The renovation works will be carried out from 7 August to 1 September 2024 and are scheduled during the day between 5 a.m. and 11 p.m..  During these works, the runway will be closed. The works will exceptionally continue during the night from Friday 23 August until Monday 26 August. Due to the proximity of the works at the crossing with runway 25L/07R, runway 25L/07R will also close for two days on 24 and 25 August, until 5:30 am on 26 August, as a safety precaution.   Runway use during the works By executing these works in the summer, the weather conditions are optimal, and the works will take the least amount of time. During the works, it will not always be possible to apply the PRS (Preferential Runway System), but the works are scheduled in such a way to limit the impact. It is the air traffic controller skeyes that decides on the runway use, based on runway availability and weather conditions, with the primary aim of ensuring the safety of air navigation. You can find more information on runway use and a real-time overview on www.batc.be . These runway works should have little impact on airport operations, though (limited) delays cannot be excluded. It is important to maintain the runways and keep them in optimal condition to ensure the safety of air traffic in the future.  About Brussels Airport    Brussels Airport is one of the most important airports in Europe. In 2023, Brussels Airport welcomed 22.2 million passengers and transported 701,000 tonnes of cargo through the airport. Brussels Airport caters for the specific needs of business travellers and holidaymakers alike, on both intra-European and long haul flights. In 2024, the airport offers direct connections between Belgium and 220 destinations worldwide, with flights operated by 72 airlines.    The airport also offers a leading cargo platform, specialised in the transport of pharmaceutical products, perishable goods, e-commerce and live animals. Brussels Airport is the most important pharmaceutical hub in Europe.  With its SHIFT 2027 strategy, launched in 2022, Brussels Airport Company intends to strengthen its position as a major European hub, accelerate its ambitious sustainability goals, e.g. through the European Green Deal project Stargate, and continue to diversify its activities by focusing on innovation and cooperation. Brussels Airport is the second most important economic growth pool in Belgium, good for 64,000 direct and indirect jobs and is owned and operated by Brussels Airport Company. The shareholders are a consortium of private investors (75%) and the  Belgian State (25%). Follow Brussels Airport on Twitter, Linkedin, Instagram, TikTok and Facebook.   Contact us via media@brusselsairport.be +32 (0)2 753 53 53 Visit our pressroom

Brussels Airport Company · Luchthaven Brussel Nationaal · Zaventem 1930 · Belgium