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    "title": "Brussels Airport returns to dividend payments after seven years as revenue hits record \u20ac828m",
    "modified_at": "2026-05-08 10:51:56",
    "published_at": "2026-05-08 10:51:00",
    "url": "https://www.belganewsagency.eu/brussels-airport-returns-to-dividend-payments-after-seven-years-as-revenue-hits-record-828m",
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    "body": "<p><strong>Brussels Airport Company has announced it will pay a &euro;41 million dividend to shareholders for the first time since 2019, following a strong financial year in 2025.</strong></p><p>The airport operator, which runs Brussels Airport in Zaventem, reported record revenue of &euro;828 million, up 6% on 2024. It is the third year in a row of record turnover.</p><p>Net profit fell slightly to &euro;84 million, down &euro;7 million on the previous year, mainly due to higher tax costs. Operating profit rose 3% to &euro;356 million.</p><p>Despite several disruptions, including seven days of strike action and a cyberattack on its check-in systems in September, the airport still handled more passengers and cargo than in 2024.</p><p>Passenger numbers reached 24.4 million, an increase of 3.3%, while freight volumes grew strongly by 8.5% to 795,000 tonnes.</p><p>Investment also reached a record &euro;302 million. Projects included a new car rental parking building, runway renovations, new facilities at Brucargo for cargo operations, and the opening of a new lounge in Pier B.</p><p>Chief executive Arnaud Feist described 2025 as &ldquo;a year of growth despite disruptions&rdquo;, saying continued investment is helping prepare the airport for future demand.</p><p>Shareholders, including the Flemish government (via PMV) and the federal government (via SFPIM), will share the &euro;41 million dividend.</p><p>Next week, more disruptions are expected at Brussels airport. A spokesperson confirmed that just over half of its departing passenger flights are anticipated to be cancelled on 12 May, when a national demonstration against the federal government&rsquo;s reforms is set to take place. </p><p>&nbsp;</p><p><sup>Brussels Airport CEO Arnaud Feist presents the 2025 results &copy; BELGA PHOTO DIRK WAEM</sup></p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>&nbsp;</p>",
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