Brussels Airport Company has awarded new seven-year licences for ground handling services, emphasising sustainability and electrification. The selection process, launched in early 2024, covered five restricted service categories, with the following providers selected:
Baggage & Passenger Aircraft Ramp Handling: Aviapartner Belgium NV & Alyzia SAS
Full-Freighter Ramp Handling: Aviapartner Cargo NV, dnata NV & Menzies Aviation
Freight & Mail Transport: Aviapartner Cargo NV, Alyzia SAS & dnata NV
Catering Transport: Gate Gourmet Belgium NV (second provider selection ongoing)
Sustainability played a key role in the selection, with a strong focus on electrification. The airport aims for 80% of airside vehicles to be zero-emission by 2030. Supported by a €7.2M EU grant under the BREEZE programme, Brussels Airport will install over 300 charging stations by 2027 and expand solar power production to meet rising electricity demands.
This post was published on 27 March 2025 22:44
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