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Hainan Airlines inaugurates non-stop flight between Shanghai and Brussels

October 25, 2017 by Ivan Coninx | 0 Comments

On Wednesday 25 October 2017, Hainan Airlines inaugurated its new non-stop flight between Shanghai and Brussels. The Chinese carrier will operate three direct flights per week between Brussels Airport (BRU) and Shanghai Pudong International Airport […]

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The Smurfs and Art Nouveau finalists for the 5th Belgian Icon

September 14, 2017 by Ivan Coninx | 0 Comments

In a search for its 5th Belgian icon, Brussels Airlines turned to its customers to ask them which Belgian idea or person they wish to see soaring through the skies on an Airbus A320. Out […]

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Inaugural WOW Air flight touches down at Brussels Airport

June 2, 2017 by Ivan Coninx | 0 Comments

On Friday 2 June 2017, the very first scheduled WOW Air flight landed at Brussels Airport. After Cobalt, WOW Air is the second new airline to offer new scheduled services to the capital of Europe. […]

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Wamos Air Boeing 747 at Brussels Airport

May 6, 2017 by Ivan Coninx | 0 Comments

On Saturday 6 May 2017, Belgian aviation enthusiasts were treated to a nice surprise as a Wamos Air Boeing 747 in passenger configuration operated at Brussels Airport. The aircraft, Wamos Air Boeing 747-412 EC-KSM, was […]

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Air Canada sends its Boeing 787 Dreamliner to Brussels Airport

April 4, 2017 by Ivan Coninx | 0 Comments

On Monday 3 April 2017, Air Canada’s flight between Montreal and Brussels was operated with a Boeing 787 Dreamliner for the very first time. One day later, one of the main highlights at Brussels Airport was Air Canada Boeing […]

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First Sukhoi Superjet in Brussels Airlines livery arrives at Brussels Airport

March 25, 2017 by Ivan Coninx | 0 Comments

On Saturday 25 March 2017, the very first Sukhoi Superjet in Brussels Airlines livery touched down on RWY 01 at Brussels Airport. The aircraft, Sukhoi SSJ-100-95B Superjet with registration EI-FWD, is a factory new aircraft […]

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Brussels Airlines Airbus A320-214 OO-SNF Amare – Photo Special

March 10, 2017 by Ivan Coninx | 0 Comments

On Friday 10 March 2017, Brussels Airlines organised a unique aircraft visit of Airbus A320-214 OO-SNF Amare. Amare stands for unity, love and friendship. Its goal is to bring people together from around the world […]

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Brussels Airlines and Tomorrowland create Amare

February 23, 2017 by Ivan Coninx | 0 Comments

  Every summer since 2012, Brussels Airlines flies the world to De Schorre in Boom. With visitors from more than 200 countries gathering for Tomorrowland, this magical music festival is able to call itself the […]

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Air France Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner Welcome Flight – Trip Report

January 8, 2017 by Ivan Coninx | 0 Comments

On Saturday 7th and Sunday 8th January 2017, Air France celebrated the arrival of its very first Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner F-HRBA by organising  four welcome flights around France and some of its legendary landmarks. I […]

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Lufthansa integrates Brussels Airlines into Eurowings Group after takeover

December 15, 2016 by Ivan Coninx | 0 Comments

As of 2018, Brussels Airlines will be fully integrated into the Lufthansa Group and join the Eurowings Group. The unique characteristics of Brussels Airlines, including its attractive Brussels market, its well established Africa network and its advantageous […]