News / Walloon government backs Liege Airport permit expansion plan

Wallonia’s state government has lessened the severity of a planned permit system at Liege Airport, following complaints from the cargo community.

The French-speaking region of Belgium announced its Environmental Operating Permit in August to limit flights to 50,000 a year but, following a successful appeal, lifted it to 55,000, excluding those carrying less than 34 tonnes of cargo or fewer than 19 passengers.

A spokesperson for the Belgian gateway told The Loadstar: “Wallonia’s government paid particular attention to the socio-economic and employment ...