Brussels Airport looks back on a financially successful 2025 financial year, recording its highest revenue ever at €828 million. This represents a 6% increase compared to the previous year. Despite the disruption caused by seven days of national strikes, passenger numbers rose to 24,4 million, an increase of 3,3%.
In parallel, the logistics sector performed exceptionally well: with a freight throughput of 795.000 tons and an increase of 8,5%, the site significantly outperformed global market growth. Net profit amounted to €84 million, with dividends of €41 million being distributed to shareholders for the first time since 2019.
A key pillar of the company's success last year was the record-breaking investment of €302 million in airport infrastructure. Completed major projects include the comprehensive renovation of runway 25L/07R and the construction of the new P30 parking garage. In the logistics sector, new buildings in the "Brucargo Central" area expanded capacity to increase the efficiency of cargo handling. For passenger comfort, the new "The View" lounge in Pier B was also opened. These measures are part of a long-term strategy to equip the airport as a competitive hub for the coming decades and to solidify its role as an engine of the Belgian economy.
A key trend at Brussels Airport is the continuous modernization of its aircraft fleet. Through a targeted fee policy that provides substantial financial incentives for quieter aircraft, the share of noise-efficient aircraft like the Airbus A320neo has increased to 42% of all flight movements. Ten years ago, this figure was only 20%. This development is the result of a differentiated fee model that has been promoting the use of modern technology since 2023. In parallel, the airport operator is investing in the electrification of ground handling equipment and the construction of additional noise barriers to technically optimize ground operations.
Despite positive revenue growth, operating expenses also increased to €472 million. This is primarily attributed to heightened security requirements due to increased passenger volume and intensified maintenance work. The €7 million decrease in net profit compared to the previous year, however, is due to a higher tax burden. Nevertheless, the operating result (EBITDA) remained stable at €356 million. For the current year, airport management plans to continue the gradual expansion of capacity and the ongoing technological modernization of the infrastructure.