Singapore Airlines has been operating full cargo flights at Brussels Airport for 35 years. This makes it the longest operating cargo carrier at the airport. In 2025, Singapore Airlines plans to launch the new Airbus A350, the most sustainable cargo aircraft.
Singapore Airlines started full cargo operations at Brussels Airport on 4 September 1988. Thirty-five years later, the airline is still a major cargo partner. Singapore Airlines is known for its “around the world” cargo flights. The airline flies from Asia to the United States and then back to Singapore via Brussels and the Middle East five times a week.
European headquarters
Singapore Airlines carries different types of cargo. From the United States, they fly electronics, perishables and general cargo. From Brussels, they carry pharmaceuticals and oversized cargo, large machines and machine parts needed in Asia.
At Brussels Airport, there are two divisions of Singapore Airlines. Besides the local organisation, the European headquarters of Singapore Airlines’ cargo operations is located at Brucargo.
More sustainable
Singapore Airlines sees its future as sustainable. They are the launch carrier for the brand new Airbus A350 cargo aircraft. After many years of research and development and testing, followed by a meticulous manufacturing process, the first deliveries of the aircraft are scheduled for early 2025. Airbus’ new aircraft should make air transport even more economical and sustainable thanks to the latest technologies.
Geert Aerts, chief Cargo & Real Estate Officer Brussels Airport congratulated Singapore Airlines on its 35th anniversary. “After all these years, we have built a close and friendly partnership between Singapore Airlines and Brussels Airport. We would like to thank them for their trust and look forward to continuing our successful cooperation in the years to come, with a shared focus on more sustainable cargo operations.”
