Brussels Airport Environmental Permit Proposal Includes Limits on Flight Movements and Noise Restrictions

Brussels Airport Environmental Permit Proposal Includes Limits on Flight Movements and Noise Restrictions

The GOVC proposes to issue a ‘conditionally favorable’ advice for a new environmental permit for Brussels Airport, of unlimited duration. The total number of flight movements at the airport would be limited to a maximum of 234,000 from 2030. This ceiling is lower than the approximately 240,000 flights that the airport operator itself expects by … Read more

EU Introduces New Euro 7 Emission Standards for Cars, Vans, Trucks, and Buses, Including Regulation for Electric Vehicle Particles and Batteries

EU Introduces New Euro 7 Emission Standards for Cars, Vans, Trucks, and Buses, Including Regulation for Electric Vehicle Particles and Batteries

What is new compared to the previous emission standards is that limit values ​​will be introduced for particles emitted by tire wear and brake particles, especially in electric vehicles. For the first time, there are also regulations for batteries and the minimum performance they must deliver. The Euro 7 standard replaces separate emissions regulations for … Read more

Brussels Airport Company Becomes Owner of Seized Aircraft, Sells to Dismantling Company Eco-FLY

Brussels Airport Company Becomes Owner of Seized Aircraft, Sells to Dismantling Company Eco-FLY

The aircraft was seized for a long time and airport operator Brussels Airport Company could only leave it alone, but eventually the operator also became the owner of the aircraft. “It has now been sold to the dismantling company Eco-FLY,” says Nathalie Pierard of Brussels Airport. The dismantling started on Monday and will normally last … Read more

Brussels Airlines Expects Majority of Flights to Continue Amid Strike Concerns

Brussels Airlines Expects Majority of Flights to Continue Amid Strike Concerns

According to Brussels Airlines, the vast majority of flights, about 8 in 10, will be able to continue on Wednesday. “We have contacted the employees and we are told that the vast majority want to fly,” says spokesman Nico Cardone. “We may cancel a flight here and there, for example for destinations that we fly … Read more

Public Transportation Challenges: The Realities of Flexible Bus Routes and the Impact on Commuters

Public Transportation Challenges: The Realities of Flexible Bus Routes and the Impact on Commuters

“Reserving a ride works great,” she says. “I receive confirmation half an hour in advance and about ten minutes in advance I receive a message that the bus is coming.” The real problem turns out to be the bus ride itself. “You know when you leave, but not when you arrive. Because that depends on … Read more

Municipal Councils Unite to Oppose NMBS Measures: Motion Sent to Minister of Mobility and NMBS Boss

Municipal Councils Unite to Oppose NMBS Measures: Motion Sent to Minister of Mobility and NMBS Boss

In Lokeren, the almost entire municipal council has adopted a motion requesting that the NMBS measure be withdrawn or adjusted. This motion is sent to Minister of Mobility Georges Gilkinet (Ecolo) and NMBS boss Sophie Dutordoir. “We do not want empty stations, but rather a versatile service that responds to the needs of travelers,” says … Read more

Major Disruptions on Eurostar Train Services Due to Winter Weather

Major Disruptions on Eurostar Train Services Due to Winter Weather

Eurostar train services were subject to major disruptions today due to winter weather. “There are disruptions on the lines between Brussels and Amsterdam, Paris and Cologne,” Eurostar spokeswoman Cordula Descheemaeker told the Belga news agency earlier today. “We have had to cancel some trains and other trains have been delayed.” Train traffic largely resumed around … Read more

Turkish Airlines Boeing 737 Max 9 fleet grounded for inspections; UK, China, and India also take action

Turkish Airlines Boeing 737 Max 9 fleet grounded for inspections; UK, China, and India also take action

In Turkey, Turkish Airlines has five Boeing 737 Max 9s in its fleet. This is now grounding the company for the time being until they have been thoroughly inspected. There are no Boeing 737 Max 9s registered in the United Kingdom. The aviation authorities have written to non-British airlines seeking information about inspections. These must … Read more

Alaska Airlines Boeing 737 Max 9 Investigation: Flight Height and Fuselage Hole

Alaska Airlines Boeing 737 Max 9 Investigation: Flight Height and Fuselage Hole

The higher a plane flies, the lower the air pressure. Your body cannot handle the low oxygen levels of the thin air, which is why the pressure in an airplane cabin is increased. It’s a matter of preventing the passengers from fainting. Fortunately, the Alaska Airlines Boeing was only flying at an altitude of 5,000 … Read more