Bertrand Waucquez – Brussels City Airport

Revision of maximum permissible noise levels for each aircraft at Brussels Airport

Operating permits, Publications / By Bertrand Waucquez

A concrete measure to reduce noise pollution for all local residents and ensure a sustainable economic future for the airport. Press release from Minister Gilkinet (FR/NL), 2023-07-15. We support this proposal, which corresponds to BBL’s 3rd request (see ‘our proposals’. ). However, it only makes sense if accompanied by a strict limitation on annual movements …

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Summary report of the Etats-Généraux expected this Tuesday 2023-07-11

Publications / By Bertrand Waucquez

We look forward to reading this document, which will enable us to take stock and evaluate the next steps, if any.

What impact would your measures have on jobs at the airport?

FAQ, Publications / By Bertrand Waucquez

On the whole, the airport needs to focus on high value-added activities, and less on the number of flights. The concrete impact on jobs needs to be assessed in detail, but it will probably be less than is regularly announced. On the other hand, the impact of current activities on the health of local residents …

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Last session of Gilkinet’s Etats-Généraux on Monday 2023-06-26

Publications / By Bertrand Waucquez

Discussions are confidential at this stage, but ICAO procedures must be respected. After limiting noise at source, ground management and operational measures, it’s time to consider operational restrictions,…

You made an informed decision to live near the airport

FAQ / By Bertrand Waucquez

This is true, but circumstances have changed in recent years: little was known about the concrete effects on health before, and climate change has meant that runways 01 and 07 are used proportionally much more.

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