Belgian ground handler Aviapartner gets 25 million euro lifeline from Belgian government
The Belgian government has approved a 25 million euro loan to help Aviapartner overcome the Covid-19 crisis. The 6-year convertible loan will be granted...
[Trip report] ASL Fly Executive Demo flight from Brussels Airport to Antwerp Airport (an example of post-Covid flight)
On 9 June 2020, ASL Group officially launched its innovative new ASL Fly Executive offer and announced its first scheduled flights from Brussels Airport...
Air Antwerp to restart operations in September 2020
Air Antwerp announced it would not resume flights from Antwerp to London City Airport before 1 September 2020.Air Antwerp says on its website: "All...
After a difficult month of May (-95%), improvement is expected for Antwerp Airport
May's results are still affected by COVID-19. Since mid-May, some relaxations for light aviation have been communicated by the BCAA (General Aviation Directorate). These...
Antwerp Airport does not escape COVID-19 impact: -43.7% in March
Antwerp's airport activities got off to an excellent start this year, continuing the trend from the end of 2019 into the first 3 months...
Air Antwerp intends to resume service between Antwerp and London City on 4 May
Further to the decisions of the Belgian National Security Council of 27 March extending the confinement measures in Belgium until 19 April, but possibly...
Flights to London City and Innsbruck take care of a solid growth for Antwerp Airport in February (+22.2%)
Antwerp airport again experienced strong growth last month. The number of passengers in February rose to 18,827 from 15,403 last year. That is an...
Impressive growth continues in January at Antwerp Airport (+28.8%)
Antwerp airport continues with the spectacular growth of the past months. It ended the first month of 2020 with a growth of 28.8%. Almost...
Private aircraft that lost emergency door safely landed at Antwerp Airport
On 31 January, a Partenavia P-68B Victor (I-VICC) lost an emergency window while flying above Antwerp, regional tv-channel ATV reports.A passerby found the aircraft window...
More than 300,000 passengers for Antwerp Airport in 2019 (+2.6%) despite the demise of VLM
Last summer in Antwerp - "the busiest summer ever" - was indicative of the record number of more than 300,000 passengers in 2019 (=...
Air Antwerp to introduce second flight between London City Airport and Antwerp on Sundays
Air Antwerp will adjust its flight schedule on the London City Airport - Antwerp route to suit better the needs of its passengers. From...
Shared cars: from now on also at Antwerp Airport!
In the context of sustainable development, Antwerp airport wants to develop further into a modern mobility centre. Every new measure or action taken within...
Growing passenger figures for both Antwerp Airport and Ostend-Bruges Airport (Belgium)
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In November, Antwerp Airport welcomed 20,532 passengers and that's an increase of 32.4% compared to November 2018 (15,499 passengers). The reason for the...
ASL Group starts the construction of a new hangar at Antwerp International Airport (Belgium)
The new hangar will support ASL's fleet expansion and activity growth.Belgian private jet company ASL Group has started the construction of a 2400 m²...
European Commission approves public support for Antwerp airport and Ostend-Bruges airport in Belgium
On 12 November, the European Commission approved, under EU State aid rules, public support measures in favour of Antwerp airport and Ostend-Bruges airport in...
October marks strong start of the fourth quarter for Antwerp Airport (+46.6%)
October showed a remarkable growth rate in the number of passengers at Antwerp airport. The number of passengers rose by no less than 46.6%...
From 4 April 2020, TUI fly daily to Malaga from Antwerp Airport (instead of 5-weekly)
For the 2020 summer season, TUI fly Belgium will for the first time fly daily from Antwerp to top destination Malaga. The additional departure...
Busiest summer ever for Antwerp Airport: +10% (+38.3% in September alone)
September 2019 started with a record and almost 10,000 passengers more than September 2018: 34,732 versus 25,108 passengers.The additional capacity to some ethnic TUI...
Air Antwerp starts flying the fastest direct connection between Antwerp and the centre of London
Wide interest in new start-upA ceremony was held this afternoon at Antwerp Airport in the presence of Air Antwerp CEO Johan Maertens and CEO...
Slight growth (+1.1%) for Antwerp Airport in August
Thanks to the significant capacity expansion at TUI fly, the number of passengers of defunct VLM Airlines was more than compensated and the airport...