2025 Ostend-Bruges Airport (OST/EBOS) latest news

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[longwings]

Does Swiss use OST for pilot training? On Jan 8, Swiss flew HB-JHM A330 to OST for 5 hours of touch-and-go/simulated landings before heading home the same day.

[Airbus330lover]

Yes they use. Not the first time

[B737229]

Blue Islands to start winter charters to Ostend

https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/cjw62zvvpqvo

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Blue Islands to start winter charters to Ostend

https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/cjw62zvvpqvo

https://www.aviation24.be/airlines/blue ... ey-jersey/

[Duke]

Only a few charter flights in a limited period of time... a to let people from Jersey spend a few nights in Bruges, not the other way round....
Too bad..
It would have been nice to go to Jersey on a citytrip...

[ostair]

https://www.vrt.be/vrtnws/nl/2025/08/07 ... -000-euro/

Lower turnover, lower freight and passengerfigures, but we can remember that the airport was closed for 2 months.

With a new CEO and the help of "veteran cargo manager" Steven Verhasselt they might be able to attract some new cargo.

As for passengers, they will want to keep TUI very close .No need to look at competitors for the same destinations.. .But this means that TUI has a monopoly and even with higher airporttaxes at BRU, OST is more expensive...
The airport needs a expert who can attract new passenger airlines such as Volotea,etc

Even the new Blueislands charter flights might be a start for more charter flights.
OST is a airport near the sea with port that can handle cruisevessels nearby Zeebrugge can handle the largest ones one can imagine.
One and one is two...

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Blue Islands to start winter charters to Ostend

https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/cjw62zvvpqvo

https://www.aviation24.be/airlines/blue ... ey-jersey/

Due to high demand Blue Islands will be adding some extra flights.

Hope that they return in the spring for a seasonal service...

[ostair]

EASP AIR TO DEVELOP NEW HANGAR AND OFFICE COMPLEX AT OSTEND-BRUGES AIRPORT
Ostend, 3 September 2025 – In early August, EASP AIR BV and Ostend-Bruges Airport signed a Letter of Intent for the development of a state-of-the-art hangar and office complex. The project includes two spacious hangars, each equipped with a three-story office tower. The new facility will be centrally located on Apron 2, replacing the existing outdated structures. The total surface area of the new site will amount to over 4,900 square meters.

“With this project, we are taking a significant step towards the renewal and modernization of our airport,” said Nathan De Valck, CEO of Ostend-Bruges Airport. “We aim to achieve sustainable growth by investing in multiple strategic pillars.”

For EASP AIR, the development marks a major milestone. “Our choice for Ostend is a deliberate one,” explained Pieter Voeten, CEO of EASP AIR. “We recognize the strong ambitions of Ostend-Bruges Airport, which align perfectly with our own growth strategy. Its strategic location and infrastructure make it the ideal base for our Special Mission Expertise Center.”

Special Mission Expertise Center

The planned center will focus on specialized aviation operations with societal relevance, including coast guard missions, aerial firefighting, and disaster response support. Thanks to its strategic location and excellent facilities, Ostend-Bruges Airport offers an ideal base for such operations in the North Sea and wider region. From this location, EASP AIR will continue to efficiently and professionally support its key end-users – including the European Border and Coast Guard Agency (FRONTEX).

Strategic Partnership

The arrival of EASP AIR strengthens the airport’s position. “By investing not only in passenger and cargo flights but also in MRO activities (Maintenance, Repair & Overhaul), we are creating additional employment opportunities in West Flanders and enhancing the innovative and specialized character of our airport,” De Valck added. “Moreover, synergies are emerging with other airport partners, such as VIVES, in the context of technical training programs.”

EASP AIR also sees significant growth potential: “Thanks to the strategic location near the coast and national borders, and the existing facilities in Ostend, we can fully support our operations across Europe and the UK in terms of maintenance, logistics, and training,” said Pieter Voeten. “The presence of strong educational institutions in the region also creates opportunities for all stakeholders involved.”

Maintenance and Logistics Facilities

The new hangars and office spaces will serve as the operational base for EASP AIR’s fleet of DO328 Maritime Patrol Aircraft, offering secure parking and comprehensive maintenance capabilities. Additionally, the facilities will support maintenance activities in collaboration with EASP AIR’s partner, JetSupport. JetSupport’s maintenance support will primarily focus on business jets and regional military training aircraft, such as the Pilatus PC-7 and PC-21.

The hangars are designed with ample capacity to accommodate larger aircraft, including the Bombardier Global 7500, during scheduled maintenance operations. Furthermore, the site will feature bonded warehousing, secure storage areas, and a dedicated shipments department to support logistical operations.

Office space will be shared by EASP AIR NL/UK, JetSupport, and existing tenants already active at Ostend-Bruges Airport, fostering synergy and operational efficiency within the airport’s aviation cluster.

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Ostend airport wants to know how that they can improve their service;

https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIp ... Q/viewform

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EASP AIR TO DEVELOP NEW HANGAR AND OFFICE COMPLEX AT OSTEND-BRUGES AIRPORT
Ostend, 3 September 2025 – In early August, EASP AIR BV and Ostend-Bruges Airport signed a Letter of Intent for the development of a state-of-the-art hangar and office complex. The project includes two spacious hangars, each equipped with a three-story office tower. The new facility will be centrally located on Apron 2, replacing the existing outdated structures. The total surface area of the new site will amount to over 4,900 square meters.

[ostair]

Only a few charter flights in a limited period of time... a to let people from Jersey spend a few nights in Bruges, not the other way round....
Too bad..
It would have been nice to go to Jersey on a citytrip...

https://www.blueislands.com/ostend?fbcl ... vxapdBmoyQ

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Blue Islands to start winter charters to Ostend

https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/cjw62zvvpqvo

Blue Islands has suspended trading effective on 14 November 2025. All flights have been cancelled.

Source : Blue Islands