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Belgium’s Aerospacelab wins landmark IRIS² contract to help build Europe’s sovereign satellite constellation

Belgian space company Aerospacelab has secured the largest contract in its history after being selected by the European Commission and the SpaceRISE consortium to help build IRIS², the European Union’s flagship secure satellite communications constellation. The Mont-Saint-Guibert-based company will be one of four prime satellite manufacturers responsible for delivering the space and ground infrastructure required […]

Aviation24.be•André Orban7 Aug

Belgian F-16s return to Iceland for NATO air policing mission

Belgium has deployed four F-16 fighter jets and around 100 military personnel to Keflavik Air Base in Iceland as part of NATO’s Air Policing mission, marking the second such deployment in a year. The mission aims to protect Icelandic airspace, as the country has no air force of its own despite its strategic location between […]

Aviation24.be•André Orban7 Aug

Brussels Airlines Freezes Long-Haul Fleet Expansion Amid Profitability Challenges

Brussels Airlines has decided to freeze its long-haul fleet expansion plans, citing weaker-than-expected profitability, Belgium strikes, and ongoing geopolitical uncertainty.

AviationSource News•Len Varley6 Aug

Belgium blocks China-linked takeover of helicopter operator NHV Group

Belgium has blocked the acquisition of Ostend-based helicopter operator NHV Group by GD Helicopter Finance (GDHF), an Irish…

AeroTime•Clement Charpentreau6 Aug

Transavia expands Brussels network with new Porto route

Transavia will continue its expansion at Brussels Airport with the launch of a new route to Porto, offering three weekly flights from 14 December 2026. The new service will operate every Monday, Wednesday and Saturday, providing passengers in Belgium and the south of the Netherlands with another direct connection to one of Portugal’s most popular […]

Aviation24.be•André Orban5 Aug

flynas Launches Direct Flights between Madinah and Brussels from October 5

flynas, the leading low-cost airline in the world and the best LCC in the Middle East, announced the launch of direct flights between Madinah and Brussels, the capital of Belgium, starting October 5, 2026, as part of its efforts to strengthen its network and provide its guests with more travel options.

Breaking Travel News5 Aug

flynas to launch direct Brussels–Madinah flights from October

Saudi Arabian low-cost carrier flynas will launch a new twice-weekly service between Brussels Airport and Madinah (Medina), Saudi Arabia, from 5 October 2026, further strengthening air links between Belgium and Saudi Arabia. The new route will operate twice a week and is expected to serve both religious travellers heading to one of Islam’s holiest cities […]

Aviation24.be•André Orban4 Aug

NAM adds fifth Boeing 747 Freighter

Network Airline Management (NAM) has expanded its freighter fleet with the addition of a Boeing 747-400BCF, increasing its Boeing 747 fleet to five aircraft. The converted freighter entered service at the end of July 2026 and will operate from the company’s hub in Liège, Belgium. The aircraft adds payload capacity, long-range capability and flexible main-deck […]

AviTrader•Heike Tamm4 Aug

My Freighter launches daily Liège cargo flights, strengthening Central Asia connections

Uzbek cargo airline My Freighter will begin daily freight services from Liège Airport in Belgium in August 2026, significantly expanding cargo links between Europe and Central Asia. The new operation will provide more frequent and reliable cargo transport to Uzbekistan, Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Tajikistan and Turkmenistan, supporting the growing demand for e-commerce shipments, perishables and general […]

Aviation24.be•André Orban25 Jul

Sabena Engineering named European F-16 maintenance partner by Lockheed Martin

Sabena Engineering has signed a letter of intent with Lockheed Martin to become the dedicated European maintenance partner for F-16 fighter aircraft, including the latest Block 70/72 variant. The agreement was announced during the Farnborough International Airshow. The partnership combines Lockheed Martin’s technical expertise with Sabena Engineering’s maintenance infrastructure in Belgium, creating a regional support […]

Aviation24.be•André Orban24 Jul

KuCoin Elevates Tomorrowland Belgium 2026 With Celestia Stage

The first weekend of Tomorrowland Belgium 2026 has come to a conclusion, marking the successful launch of the Celestia Stage by KuCoin and the beginning of a new chapter in KuCoin’s multi-year cooperation with one of the most renowned music festivals in the world. These events took place in Belgium.

TheNewsCrypto•Ashfaq22 Jul

Brussels Airlines flight returns to Accra after technical issue

Brussels Airlines flight SN278 from Accra, Ghana, to Lomé, Togo, and Brussels, Belgium, on 20 July was forced to return to Kotoka International Airport shortly after take-off on 20 July 2026 following the detection of a technical problem. Flight SN278 (operated by Airbus A330-300 registered OO-SFP) departed Accra at 18:06 local time, but the crew […]

Aviation24.be•André Orban22 Jul

Ryanair to cut 2 million seats in Belgium over aviation tax increase

Ryanair has announced plans to remove five aircraft from its base at Brussels South Charleroi Airport and cut two million seats from its Belgian network for the Winter 2026 and Summer 2027 seasons, blaming the federal government’s decision to increase the country’s aviation tax. The move follows the Belgian government’s confirmation that the aviation tax […]

Aviation24.be•André Orban22 Jul

Belgium appoints Mark van Bommel as new head coach until 2028

Mark van Bommel appointed Belgium head coach until June 2028, tasked with leading the Red Devils through the 2026 FIFA World Cup cycle.

CryptoBriefing•Editorial Team22 Jul

World Cup

Rudi Garcia leaves Belgium head coach role after 2026 World Cup

Rudi Garcia has left his position as Belgium head coach after the 2026 World Cup, confirmed by the Royal Belgian Football Association on July 20, 2026.

CryptoBriefing•Editorial Team20 Jul

Belgium’s World Cup workhorse status is driving a surprising crypto trend

Belgium leads the 2026 FIFA World Cup in total distance covered as Kraken's sponsorship and Solana-based memecoins drive crypto engagement during the

CryptoBriefing•Editorial Team19 Jul

World Cup

Belgium bans goods from Israeli settlements in occupied Palestinian territories

Belgium bans goods from Israeli settlements in occupied territories. US recognition of Palestine before 2027 at 3.7% YES.

CryptoBriefing•Estefano Gomez18 Jul

Belgian government scales back aviation tax increase to €7 after industry pressure

The Belgian federal government has softened its planned increase in the country’s aviation tax, opting to raise the levy from €5 to €7 per departing passenger instead of the previously announced €10. The decision follows weeks of criticism from airlines and airport operators, who warned that the higher tax would damage Belgium’s competitiveness and lead […]

Aviation24.be•André Orban18 Jul

Belgian Trappist beer gift pack featuring all five breweries launches at major travel hubs

Travellers departing Belgium can now take home a unique Belgian souvenir: a gift pack bringing together beers from all five recognised Belgian Trappist breweries for the first time. Available at Brussels Airport, Brussels South Charleroi Airport and the Brussels-South Eurostar terminal, the “100% Belgian, 100% Trappist” box contains five iconic beers: Chimay Bleue Orval Rochefort […]

Aviation24.be•André Orban17 Jul

From the World Cup Stadium to 24/7 Support: How HTX is Redefining VIP Services

As the highly anticipated match between Spain and Belgium ignited the stadium, HTX’s SVIP users witnessed this world-class sporting moment far beyond the trading screen: through live match viewing, an exclusive VIP Lounge, customized travel itineraries, and face-to-face networking with fellow users from across the globe. This premium experience, themed “HTX SVIP World Cup Journey,”

BeInCrypto•Advertorial17 Jul