# Aviation expansion in Belgium

> Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/aviation-expansion-in-belgium
> Updated: 2026-08-24T15:10:54.000Z. Sources: 5. Developments: 2.

Aviation activity is expanding across Belgium, highlighted by growth at Oostende-Brugge International Airport and strategic developments at Brussels Airport.

Oostende-Brugge International Airport reported a 25% increase in both passengers and cargo in 2025. The airport is seeking political support to bolster its role as a regional hub for freight, business aviation, and aircraft maintenance. During the summer season, TUI fly increased its seat capacity at the facility by 5.3%.

At Brussels Airport, the low-cost carrier Transavia has established a fully operational local crew base. This expansion follows the airline’s initial operations at the airport in 2022. Transavia currently stations four aircraft at Brussels and plans to introduce a new route to Porto in December. The airline also intends to launch connections to Heraklion, Ponta Delgada, and Thessaloniki for the summer 2027 season, while modernizing its fleet by transitioning from Boeing 737 NG aircraft to Airbus A320neo and A321neo models.

## Timeline

### 2026-08-24: Transavia expands Belgian operations with new Brussels Airport crew base

Transavia has opened a local crew base at Brussels Airport, expanding its Belgian operations to include four stationed aircraft and new flight routes.

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/transavia-expands-belgian-operations-with-new-brussels-airport-crew-base

### 2026-08-19: Aviation expansion continues at Belgian airports

Aviation sectors in Belgium are growing, with Oostende-Brugge Airport seeking expansion support and Transavia establishing a permanent crew base at Brussels Airport.

3 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/aviation-expansion-continues-at-belgian-airports

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