Brussels Airport has inaugurated a new HiSERV facility, enhancing ground operations with modern infrastructure. The sustainable building provides 2,000 square meters of workshop space and over 600 square meters of office space, supporting efficient aircraft servicing and maintenance.
This addition aligns with the airport’s ongoing efforts to bolster operational resilience, as demonstrated in January 2026 when passenger traffic rose 5.5 percent and cargo volumes increased 3.5 percent despite snowstorms causing 40 cancellations and extended de-icing. Diversions from Dutch airports offset losses, lifting average load factors to 135 passengers per flight. Express cargo grew 10 percent, belly freight 5 percent, while dedicated freighters dipped 8 percent; trucked cargo surged 11 percent.
Complementing these gains, Brussels Airport advances its largest infrastructure program in 30 years, targeting completion by 2032. Preparatory works for a new drop-off zone at departures began recently, with full opening by October 2026. Terminal expansions will widen departure and arrival halls to ease peak-hour bottlenecks, improve check-in flows, and better serve passengers with reduced mobility. A 300-room four-star hotel, intermodal hub integrating tram, bus, and bike access, and green boulevard with park spaces are slated to start construction in late 2026.
Sustainability features include geothermal storage, solar panels, heat pumps, and electric ground equipment. CEO Arnaud Feist noted the remote-tower project enters testing in Q2 2026 to enable flexible runway use during disruptions. These developments position Brussels Airport as a resilient Benelux hub amid rising e-commerce and passenger demand.