Cargo is an important revenue source for the airport. Although it is used by numerous cargo carriers, only one is headquartered in Brussels. Cargo B Airlines launched operations in October and now has two Boeing 747 freighters, with a third due on April 1, 2008.

Самолёты на фотографии: Aircrafts on the photo: Boeing Boeing 747 - СШАUSA - 1969

A recent success for Brussels Airport was being selected by Indian carrier Jet Airways as its European hub. Flights stop in the Belgian capital en route to North America. In the picture, a Jet Airways' Boeing 777-300s departs one of the carrier’s many services from Brussels.

Самолёты на фотографии: Aircrafts on the photo: Boeing Boeing 777 - СШАUSA - 1994

Transport aircraft of the Belgian Air Component operate from Melsbroek Air Base on the northeast side of the airport. These aircraft are assigned to the resident 15th Wing. Pictured are four of the unit's C-130Hs on the ramp at Melsbroek.

Самолёты на фотографии: Aircrafts on the photo: Lockheed C-130 Hercules - СШАUSA - 1954

Brussels Airlines is the biggest provider of flights from the Belgian capital and has helped to fill the void left by the collapse of Sabena. Pictured is one of the carrier's Airbus A330s taking off from Brussels Airport. The airline is applying a new colour scheme to its fleet, and three examples of it can be seen behind this aircraft parked at the terminal.

Самолёты на фотографии: Aircrafts on the photo: Airbus A330 - InternationalInternational - 1992

Brussels is home to the headquarters of the European Union and to NATO, so aircraft bringing in VIPs are a common sight at its airport. This French Air Force Airbus A319CJ recently carried French President Nicolas Sarkozy on a visit to the city.

Самолёты на фотографии: Aircrafts on the photo: Airbus A319 / ACJ - InternationalInternational - 1995