Civil aviation news
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August 15, 2026
Belgium has requested international aerial support to fight the rapidly expanding wildfire in the High Fens, where difficult terrain, dry peat and strong winds have severely complicated the work of…
Russia grants formal recognition to the Islamic Emirate, while the European Union receives Taliban representatives to discuss deportations; through different paths, both contribute to…
August 14, 2026
TUI is considering reducing the number of aircraft based in Belgium, partly blaming the federal government’s decision to increase the passenger departure tax from €5 to €7 from 1 January 2027. TUI…
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The new European Union charge for low-value shipments has “profoundly altered the structure of imports” into Liege Airport. Figures released today by the Belgian hub show that in July the number of…
Brussels Airport handled 2.58 million passengers in July, up 2.8% year on year and its strongest monthly result since 2019. The busiest day was 20 July, with more than 92,000 passengers, driven by…
Brussels Airport welcomed 2.58 million passengers in July 2026, an increase of 2.8% compared with July 2025 and its highest monthly passenger total since 2019. The busiest day was 20 July, when more…
An approach route to Brussels Airport used since summer 2025 has had legal consequences for the Belgian government. A total of 42 families from municipalities west of the capital have…
The Austrian Armed Forces' Military Dog Centre officially inducted eleven puppies into service on 13 August 2026 as part of its annual tradition day. At the ceremony in…
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August 13, 2026
Tui is considering reducing the number of aircraft it bases in Belgium. Group CEO Sebastian Ebel cites what he sees as an unfavorable tax environment, according to local…
Foundation work has started on a new ground run-up enclosure (GRE) at Brussels Airport that is designed to reduce noise from aircraft engine testing after maintenance. The facility is set to be…
Brussels Airport has begun construction of a new ground run-up enclosure (GRE) designed to significantly reduce noise from full-power aircraft engine tests following maintenance. The facility…
Construction has begun at Brussels Airport on a new noise protection facility for testing aircraft engines. The U-shaped structure, known as a Ground Run-Up Enclosure (GRE)…
Failing to go fight the Russian Federation in Ukraine, these fighters will at least try to deter it from getting too close to Iceland. Since the end of last week…
August 11, 2026
Forty-two families from Dilbeek, Lennik and Roosdaal are taking the Belgian state to court over increased aircraft noise caused by flights approaching Brussels Airport. The families, united in the…
A 22-year-old woman was arrested at Brussels Airport after allegedly attempting to remove two suitcases containing around 51 kilograms of cocaine from the airport’s baggage hall. The woman, from…
August 7, 2026
Last December, NHV made an initial announcement to say that Chinese group GDAT, through their leasing company subsidiary GDHF, were pursuing a purchase of the company – but it was not to be. The…
From September 8 to 10, 2026, the EU CBEC 2026 logistics trade fair will take place at Liège Airport in Belgium. The three-day event is aimed at players from the fields of…
Transavia announced it continues to expand its network at Brussels Airport. Starting December 14, 2026, the low-cost airline of the Air France-KLM Group will begin operating…
August 6, 2026
Brussels Airlines is choosing to play it safe. After a difficult first half that saw its operating losses widen, the Belgian carrier decided not to increase its […]…
Brussels Airlines reported an adjusted EBIT loss of 70 million euros for the first six months of 2026, as rising fuel costs, an Ebola outbreak in East Africa and disruption caused by strikes weighed…
Flynas is expanding its European network and will launch a new direct connection between Medina and Brussels on October 5, 2026. The Saudi low-cost carrier will fly the route twice a week…
Saudi Arabian low-cost carrier Flynas is expanding its international route network and, from October 5, 2026, will launch a new direct connection between Brussels Airport and the…
August 5, 2026
Transavia will launch a new air link between Brussels and Porto, strengthening its presence at Brussels Airport and the range of flights between Belgium and Portugal. The new route will start…
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Transavia will continue its expansion at Brussels Airport with the launch of a new route to Porto, offering three weekly flights from 14 December 2026. The new service will operate every Monday…
August 4, 2026
Saudi Arabian low-cost carrier flynas will launch a new twice-weekly service between Brussels Airport and Madinah (Medina), Saudi Arabia, from 5 October 2026, further strengthening air links between…
Sol.One, the Belgian developer of autonomous drone systems and defence technology, today announces three major
Brussels Airport welcomed 20 aviation enthusiasts on Tuesday for the ninth edition of its annual Spotters’ Day, offering participants exclusive behind-the-scenes access and unique opportunities to…
Mishu, the cat who disappeared at Brussels Airport after arriving from Romania, has been found alive after 17 days. The emotional reunion was reported by Belgian newspaper Het Laatste Nieuws (HLN)…
Brussels Airlines reported an adjusted EBIT loss of €70 million for the first six months of 2026, as higher fuel costs, the Ebola outbreak in East Africa and disruptions caused by strikes weighed on…
