[Brussels Airport Company] 24.4 million passengers at Brussels Airport in 2025, 3.3% more than in 2024

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Cargo grows by 8.5% with 795,000 tonnes of freight last year

Read the press release online Lees het persbericht in het Nederlands Consultez la version française  24.4 million passengers at Brussels Airport in 2025, 3.3% more than in 2024 Cargo grows by 8.5% with 795,000 tonnes of freight last year 24.4 million passengers travelled through Brussels Airport last year, an increase of 3.3% compared to 2024. Due to the seven national union actions, this growth was lower than expected, with a negative impact of 275,000 fewer travellers. On the upside, in 2025, Brussels Airport's network was further strengthened with six new passenger destinations and three new passenger airlines. In terms of cargo, 2025 was a strong year with an 8.5% increase in total volumes to 795,000 tonnes. "2025 was a year of further growth, a stronger network and the launch of the first phase of Hub 3.0, our large-scale investment project to improve the airport experience for our passengers. Despite the challenges we faced, such as national strikes and a cyber incident at one of our suppliers, we remained focused on our core task: connecting people, businesses and communities, both for passenger traffic and cargo. This is also reflected in the figures, with growth in both passenger and cargo traffic. Together with all our airport partners, we have demonstrated our resilience and commitment to further strengthen our role as our country's international gateway," says Arnaud Feist, CEO of Brussels Airport   Passengers: an increase of 3.3% compared to 2024  In 2025, 24,4 million passengers travelled through Brussels Airport. This represents an increase of 3.3% compared to 2024 (23.6 million passengers). Leisure travel and travel to visit family and friends saw the strongest growth. However, the seven national trade union actions led to a total of 2,400 cancelled flights. This resulted in 275,000 fewer travellers last year, tempering overall growth.   The passenger network expanded further with three new airlines Cathay Pacific, Air Senegal and Smartwings, and six new destinations. Three important intercontinental destinations were added, expanding the range of options for passengers, both for direct destinations and for onward travel:  Atlanta (Delta Air Lines), Chongqing (Hainan Airlines) and Hong Kong (Cathay Pacific. The new short- and medium-haul routes are Bordeaux (easyJet), Larnaca (Aegean) and Scandinavian Mountains Airport (TUI fly).   The share of departing transfer passengers was 14%, particularly on routes between Europe, Africa and North America. Brussels Airport continues to play a key role as a hub for Star Alliance, the largest passenger airline alliance in the world.   The ten countries with the most passengers in 2025 were Spain, Italy, Germany, Türkiye, Morocco, Greece, Portugal, France, the United States and Switzerland.   Cargo: an increase of 8.5% in total volumes compared to 2024 Last year, 795,000 tonnes of cargo were transported via Brussels Airport, an increase of 8.5% compared to 2024. Air cargo transport rose even more sharply, by 11.5% compared to 2024.   Belly cargo rose by 9.2% due to the continued growth in passenger flights and new long haul intercontinental destinations. Express services also saw a sharp increase (+22.3%) compared to 2024. In the full freighter segment, there was a slight increase in volumes compared to 2024 (+0.8%). Trucked cargo volumes fell by 6.7%.   Asia, Africa and North America were the main import regions in 2025. For exports, Asia remained the leading destination, followed by North America and Africa.   Air traffic movements in 2025 The number of flights grew by 2.8% last year compared to 2024, to 198,000 flight movements. The number of passenger flights increased by 2.4%, while the number of passengers per flight rose from 144 in 2024 to a new record of 145 in 2025. The number of cargo flights grew by 2.2% compared to 2024. In addition to commercial flight movements, there were also 5,777 exempt flights (including state flights and military flights).   In 2025, the independent slot coordinator (BSC) allocated 15,771 night slots, in compliance with the legal limit of a maximum of 16,000 night slots.   In 2025, there were a total of 15,938 commercial flight movements during the night (between 11 p.m. and 6 a.m.), which is fewer than in 2024 (16,284 commercial night-time flight movements). In addition, there were 299 exempt flights (state flights, military flights and helicopter flights).   There are often operational reasons for night flights without a night slot, such as delays or operational problems. Whether these flights were carried out with a valid reason is always checked by the DGLV, which is responsible for overseeing this.   The number of night flights without a night slot has fallen significantly over the past three years, by 29%, from 1,458 in 2022 to 1,032 in 2025, thanks to the proposals made by Brussels Airport and the proactive approach taken by the DGLV, BSC and the airlines.    Results December 2025: start of Christmas holidays ensures strong end to the year Passengers: +3.9% compared to December 2024 In December, Brussels Airport welcomed 1,843,000 passengers, an increase of 3.9% compared to December 2024. The busy start to the Christmas holidays had a positive impact on passenger numbers. The ten most popular destinations in December were Spain, Italy, Germany, Morocco, Türkiye, France, the United Kingdom, Switzerland, the United States and Portugal. Cargo: 6.6% decrease compared to 2024 Total cargo volumes at Brussels Airport saw a decrease of 6.6% in December 2025 compared to December 2024, to 65,000 tonnes. Air freight fell by 6.7%. This is particularly noticeable in the full freight segment (-21.1%) and in belly cargo (-5.9%). Express services, on the other hand, saw an increase of 6.0%. Trucked freight volumes fell by 5.8%. Flight movements In December, Brussels Airport recorded 15,297 aircraft movements, up 1.2% compared to December 2024. The number of passenger flights rose by 2.1%, with an average of 142 passengers per flight. The number of cargo flights fell by 9.6% in December compared to 2024. In addition to commercial flight movements, there were also 525 exempt flights (including state flights and military flights).   About Brussels Airport    Brussels Airport is one of the most important airports in Europe. In 2025, Brussels Airport welcomed 24.4 million passengers and transported 787,000 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 2026, the airport offers direct connections between Belgium and 205 destinations worldwide, with flights operated by 83 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 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 between PMV and private investors (75%) and FPIM/SFPI (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

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[aviation24.be] National strikes cost Brussels Airport 275,000 passengers in 2025 despite continued growth

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[AirOnline.nl] Turbulentie rondom de Falcon 7X-privéjets van de Belgische Luchtmacht

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Brussel, 9 december 2025 – In 2019 hield het Belgische ministerie van Defensie een openbare aanbesteding voor de lease van twee privéjets voor het vervoer van hooggeplaatste Belgische functionarissen en leden van het koningshuis. De lease was zond… Op de blog of reader lezen AirOnline.nl Op de blog of reader lezen Turbulentie rondom de Falcon 7X-privéjets van de Belgische Luchtmacht Door Berend Jan Floor op 23 december 2025 OO-FAE Dassault Falcon 7X - Belgian Air Force Brussel, 9 december 2025 – In 2019 hield het Belgische ministerie van Defensie een openbare aanbesteding voor de lease van twee privéjets voor het vervoer van hooggeplaatste Belgische functionarissen en leden van het koningshuis. De lease was zonder bemanning; die wordt geleverd door de Belgische Luchtmacht zelf. OO-LUM Dassault Falcon 7X – Belgian Air Force OO-FAE Dassault Falcon 7X – Belgian Air Force Het contract werd gegund aan Abelag, inmiddels Luxaviation geheten. Er werden twee Dassault Falcon 7X-bizjets geleverd, die in 2020 en 2021 op Lelystad Airport werden omgespoten: de OO-FAE en de OO-LUM. De OO-LUM Dassault Falcon 7X in de spuithal op Lelystad Airport (23 augustus 2021) Al vrij snel kwam er protest van drie andere partijen die deze toestellen ook hadden willen leveren: Avico, Flying Service en Flying Group. Zij waren van mening dat het twaalfjarige contract, goed voor in totaal €124 miljoen, veel te goedkoop was en dat er daardoor geen eerlijke keuze was gemaakt. Overeenkomst nietig Op 19 november 2025 oordeelde de Belgische Raad van State dat de drie bezwaarmakende partijen gelijk hadden. De Belgische overheid had niet goed gecontroleerd of de aangeboden prijs wel marktconform was. Daarmee werd de overeenkomst tussen Luxaviatoin en Defensie nietig verklaard. Dat is een juridische term die aangeeft dat de beoogde overeenkomst nooit tot stand is gekomen of had mogen komen. OO-LUM Dassault Falcon 7X - Belgian Air Force Schadeclaims De nietigverklaring van de overeenkomst zal vermoedelijk niet direct ertoe leiden dat de Falcons weg moeten. Wel moet de Belgische overheid in het vervolg zorgvuldiger zijn bij het doorlopen van dergelijke aanbestedingen. In elk geval zijn Avico en Flying Group van plan om een schadevergoeding te eisen. Het grote financiële voordeel voor de Belgische overheid bij deze deal zal hierdoor uiteraard kleiner worden. OO-LUM Dassault Falcon 7X - Belgian Air Force Spionage Naast deze aanbestedingsblunder is er meer te doen rondom de Falcon 7X'en. Zo werd al vanaf het begin kritisch gekeken naar het bedrijf Luxaviation, dat de toestellen levert. Deze onderneming zou met Russisch geld gefinancierd zijn en is deels in handen van een Chinees investeringsfonds. Er werd daarom geopperd dat er mogelijk spionagerisico's zouden kunnen ontstaan. Panne Dan kwam de OO-FAE begin november 2025 negatief in het nieuws. De Belgische minister van Buitenlandse Zaken wilde naar een internationale top in Colombia reizen. De OO-FAE kreeg pech en strandde op Sint Maarten. Vandaar moest een vervangend toestel de minister verder brengen, waardoor hij een dag te laat op zijn bestemming aankwam. Pech met de OO-FAE Dassault Falcon 7X in november 2025 Lees ook: OO-FAE Dassault Falcon 7X meldt zich voor een nieuw uniform Dit is het nieuwe uniform van de Dassault Falcon 7X van de Belgische Luchtcomponent OO-LUM Dassault Falcon 7X van de Belgische Luchtcomponent krijgt nieuw kleurenschema Tweede Dassault Falcon 7X (OO-LUM) gespoten in kleuren Belgische Luchtcomponent Reactie

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