Brussels Airport (BRU) infrastructure: future

[Stij]

When pax will arrive after the baggage reclaim, the will enter in the whole new build expansion of the terminal.
As I have said before, the Diamant will be demolished and here will be this large new area.

Will the bagage claim area be expanded as well?
I "guess" the area left of the corridor when arriving from the A pier.

Thanks in advance!

[Vic Diesel]

I am not so sure all this will happen..Don't forget the objections from neighbours and other groups..On another subject, nobody thought about our spotting community...Nothing foreseen......Where are the good times when terraces where here, and now more and more foreign airports are helping this hobby...Sad...

As passenger frequently using BRU, I would be happy to see all these plans turn into reality: while beginning with the security check and continuing into the duty free and Terminal A area, the airport is really nice and up to date, the departure hall is charmingly retro at best (though I love the oldschool departures board) and the arrival area after clearing customs is weird, looking crammed and old - swapping THAT for a big hall with lots of natural light will make sure travelers to Brussels have a nice first impression of the country when they arrive.

As for spotters (guilty as charged myself here), spotting areas along 25R were and are not really optimal. You might be able to spot in the area between the new hall and the hotel, although there seem to be glass walls in the way. But let's be clear: you cannot say that BRU would NOT care for spotters: look at the two platforms - the one at 25L/07R was just renovated recently while the one next to 01/19 is even fit for a small family trip with children. The airport frequently organises events where they include spotters (spotting from the apron, unveiling of new special liveries, etc). I know that there are airports that are spotter-friendly (e.g. ZRH!) - and also others that are not (new IST) or where there is simply no real possibility to better cater for spotters (VIE). I would still say BRU is in the upper part of the "middle of the pack", when it comes to spotter-friendliness.

Would I love a spotting terrace overlooking 25R? Of course! P1 is dreadfully far from the rwy and the small parking next to the bus terminus is suboptimal at best - so yes, I would love to finally have a decent place to spot from. Will it happen? Well, spotters are not exactly the ones who are bringing a lot of revenue - on the other hand, they can be helpful in the airport's PR. It will come down to the question if a viewing terrace can be built that is suitable for spotters, while safe for all people using it, all this at not too high costs.

[Atlantis]

The Flemish and federal government are thinking to take over the 30% shares of the Canadian OTPP.
The Canadian OTPP and the Australian Macquarie were negotiating with each other but for Macquarie the price is too high.

The federal wants to invest via SFPIM for an extra 15%
The Flemish wants to invest via PMV for the other 15%

Both parties has to pay 1,3 billion euro for this deal.

All nice and good but Belgium would not be Belgium if there were no issues. The Flemish are fighting with the French MR. According to the MR the Walloon would lose more grip on the airport. Other argument is that there is no money to invest.

[Atlantis]

As there is the new big project at BRU, look in some time also at the military airport Melsbroek. Also there will be a big investment