2 aprons at Brussels Airport were renovated between 2018 and 2021 on time and within budget with minimal operational impact. Both aprons are used in daily operations, so the phasing of the works was established in close collaboration with the operational stakeholders. Apron 9 specifically is used for the cargo airlines which resulted in specific requirements of both the final solution and the mitigating measures during the works.
In total, almost 200,000m² concrete was broken up and newly placed together with the installation of apron techniques such as airfield ground lighting, apron flood lighting, 400Hz connections and Docking Guidance Systems.