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It seems that the first of the new electric buses arrived this morning. Spotted at Melsbroek, in front of the entrance of airside:

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Look exactly like the ones they ordered ;-)

https://www.aviation24.be/airports/brus ... inese-byd/

Another bus dd 11 January

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What are they renewing at the 'ringroad'? Something special?

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shockcooling wrote: 21 Feb 2019, 09:56 What are they renewing at the 'ringroad'? Something special?
New surface, new drains and a bike lane ;-)

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Are they looking to replace all the current busses with electric ones at Brussels airport btw?

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RoryGus wrote: 21 Feb 2019, 13:47 Are they looking to replace all the current busses with electric ones at Brussels airport btw?
Pax bussing on tarmac will be fully electric in a few weeks (if all goes to plan)

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luchtzak wrote: 16 Jan 2019, 11:53 Brussels Airport has just acquired the Sheraton Airport hotel, that's the hotel just across the terminal building: https://www.aviation24.be/airports/brus ... ort-hotel/
European Commission clears the acquisition of joint control over the hotel Sheraton Brussels Airport by Brussels Airport Company and Marriott

The European Commission has approved, under the EU Merger Regulation, the acquisition of joint control over Airhotel Belgium BVBA (“Airhotel”) by Brussels Airport Company NV (“BAC”), both of Belgium and Marriott International, Inc. (“Marriott”) of the US. Airhotel isthe owner of the Sheraton Brussels Airport, a hotel located on the Brussels Airport site, located in Zaventem, Belgium.BAC is theowner and operator of the Brussels Airport. Marriott isa diversified hospitality company, which acts as a manager and franchisor of hotels and timeshare properties. The Commission concluded that the proposed acquisition would raise no competition concerns, because of the limited impact it would have on the market. The transaction was examined under the simplified merger review procedure. More information is available on the Commission's competition website, in the public case register under the case number M.9245.
http://ec.europa.eu/competition/elojade ... e=2_M_9245

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Refurbishment of customs zone in baggage reclaim hall: Work commencing on 25/03:
The baggage reclaim hall zone in which customs and the passageway to the arrivals hall are located, is receiving a thorough makeover.
Specifically, work is being carried out on various aspects:
- Inviting new look & feel
- One central exit for all passengers: no longer a distinction between passengers who have travelled inside or outside the EU.
- A wider passageway that will ensure a smoother flow.
- Increased privacy for travellers who are approached for a customs inspection.
- Improved customs offices

The works will commence on 25 March and be completed prior to the summer holidays. The zone will remain accessible and passenger flow unaffected throughout the works, although certain parts of the zone will be hidden behind a construction site wall.
Revised signage will be provided.
A storage area for luggage trolleys is also located in the area that is undergoing refurbishment. The trolleys will be distributed throughout other parts of the baggage reclaim hall.
Source: Airport Community App (Airportlabs) of BRU

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This morning, the automated passport scanners at Brussels Airport arrivals level were broken (again). The queues were still ok but the - most likely - expensive things should work.

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Expansion of car park P3 at Brussels Airport with 2,088 parking spaces

https://www.aviation24.be/airports/brus ... ng-spaces/
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The future extension of A-Pier West will not be within 5 years. There are many delays due to bureaucracy and external factors. Latest update

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Atlantis wrote: 14 May 2019, 12:18 The future extension of A-Pier West will not be within 5 years. There are many delays due to bureaucracy and external factors. Latest update
That's a pitty, because the airport is lacking gates during the morning hours!

Any update on what exactly is holding back the start of the construction works, Atlantis?

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My bet? Uncertainty about Brussels Airlines long haul plans…

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Stij wrote: 14 May 2019, 13:38 My bet? Uncertainty about Brussels Airlines long haul plans…

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Stij
But that could mean that there are fleet expansion plans or long-haul routes at SN ;) ... can they be called back to me? I do not remember... :shock:

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I’d wager it’s more likely the other way around. Doubts exist whether SN will keep on existing at all. EW isn’t exactly doing well, and since SN will be integrated into that group, who knows what will happen if it goes belly up.
Big if, of course.
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Inquirer wrote: 14 May 2019, 13:17
Atlantis wrote: 14 May 2019, 12:18 The future extension of A-Pier West will not be within 5 years. There are many delays due to bureaucracy and external factors. Latest update
That's a pitty, because the airport is lacking gates during the morning hours!

Any update on what exactly is holding back the start of the construction works, Atlantis?
Hi Inquirer,

The parties who are creating the delay, I can not mention by name due to the ongoing status. But there are several. But to receive the needed permissions and approvals is taking soooo long. Politics ;)
We are one of the few countries where it takes so long to receive permissions. But like I wrote, this is only one of the few issues

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Stij wrote: 14 May 2019, 13:38 My bet? Uncertainty about Brussels Airlines long haul plans…

Cheers,

Stij
What were the SN long haul plans ? And does have BRU a plan B...if SN into EW disappears...?

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nordikcam wrote: 14 May 2019, 20:36 BRU a plan B...if SN into EW disappears...?
Pier B West sounds like a good plan B. ;)

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nordikcam wrote: 14 May 2019, 20:36
Stij wrote: 14 May 2019, 13:38 My bet? Uncertainty about Brussels Airlines long haul plans…

Cheers,

Stij
What were the SN long haul plans ? And does have BRU a plan B...if SN into EW disappears...?
That’s It... no SN expansion simply means no BRU expansion !

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brusselsairlinesfan wrote: 15 May 2019, 07:18
nordikcam wrote: 14 May 2019, 20:36
Stij wrote: 14 May 2019, 13:38 My bet? Uncertainty about Brussels Airlines long haul plans…

Cheers,

Stij
What were the SN long haul plans ? And does have BRU a plan B...if SN into EW disappears...?
That’s It... no SN expansion simply means no BRU expansion !
Nature hates vacuum. If SN disappears, many vultures are ready to swallow its remains.
André
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