A fully electric cargo aircraft operated by EASP AIR conducted a demonstration flight and landing at Ostend-Bruges Airport on 31 May 2026, marking the first handling of an all-electric freighter at the Belgian regional hub. The operation forms part of the airport’s strategy to position itself as a testbed for sustainable and innovative cargo operations.
The flight comes as Ostend-Bruges accelerates decarbonisation of its ground and cargo activities. The airport operator is progressively electrifying its vehicle fleets, targeting an electrification level of about 35% of the fleet by the end of the referenced year, and is investing in supporting infrastructure for low-emission operations.
In parallel, a large on-site solar park being developed with partner EnergyVision is planned to generate more than 37,000 MWh of green electricity annually by 2026, which would make it Belgium’s second-largest solar park. EASP AIR and the airport also hold a Letter of Intent, signed on 3 September 2025, for a new hangar and office complex of over 4,900 m² on Apron 2, dedicated to special mission and cargo activities including coast guard, firefighting and disaster response.