Flemish Environment Minister Jo Brouns has granted Ostend-Bruges Airport a new environmental permit, allowing it to continue operating under a defined set of conditions. The airport says it will adapt its procedures to meet those conditions.
The airport plans to broaden its activities by attracting more cargo operators and scheduled passenger services. It also intends to develop business aviation further with its partner NSAC.
Training is another part of the plan. Ostend-Bruges wants to expand pilot and other aviation courses, including through its cooperation with VIVES University of Applied Sciences.
The airport also points to a new hangar planned by EASP Air, which would expand maintenance, repair and overhaul services for business aviation alongside work already carried out on site by NHV.
The announcement does not specify the permit’s duration or its detailed operating conditions.