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Brussels Airport Begins Testing Autonomous Shuttle

Brussels Airport (BRU) has launched a brand-new pilot programme to test the use of a fully electric, autonomous shuttle.

Brussels Airport to Upgrade Baggage Handling System

Brussels Airport (BRU) has announced an upgrade project for its baggage handling system to improve efficiency, capacity, and ergonomics.

Brussels Airport Pilots Hydrogen Tractor and Refuelling Station

Brussels Airport is collaborating with VIL and DHL to trial a hydrogen refuelling station and a hydrogen-powered Mulag tractor.

Skytanking Orders Electric Hydrant Fuel Dispensers for Brussels Airport

Brussels Airport Inaugurates New Pier B Boarding Bridges

Brussels Airport has begun replacing its Pier B boarding bridges, inaugurating the first two modernised bridges on 13 February 2023. 

The First Automated Store at Brussels Airport

Lagardère Travel Retail Belgium and Atos have joined together to develop the first fully automated duty free store in Brussels Airport.

AirBridgeCargo Extends Global Partnership with WFS with Contract In Liege

AirBridgeCargo Airlines (ABC) has awarded a 10-year cargo handling contract to Worldwide Flight Services (WFS) in Liege.

New State-of-the-Art Logistics Building At Brussels Airport

After two years of construction, a new logistics building for the handling of goods has opened in the logistics area at Brussels Airport.

Swissport Signs Major Contract with Turkish Airlines

Swissport in Belgium has won a five-year contract from Turkish Airlines for its air cargo activities at Brussels Airport.

Ostend-Bruges Airport Cargo Results More Than Doubled in 2020

Ostend Airport ends 2020 with excellent cargo results. The traded volume increased by 112.7% last year to 52,659 tonnes.

Liege Airport Reaches 1 Million Tonnes of Cargo Transported

Liege Airport is celebrating a historic and symbolic day - 1 million tonnes of cargo have passed through the airport since 1996.

Mobile COVID-19 Laboratory at Brussels Airport Operational

With this laboratory, the samples taken in the Test Centre can be analysed immediately on site, and therefore faster than before.