April 21, 2026
Is this the beginning of the air taxi era? In Dubai, the first international airport for eVTOL aircraft has been completed. But those eager to take their first drone flight will need to exercise some patience until the end of the year. In Dubai, construction of the world’s first commercial vertiport (vertical airport) is ready: […]
April 20, 2026
KLM is canceling 160 flights to and from Schiphol over the coming month. SAS Scandinavia, meanwhile, is scrapping at least 1,000 flights from its schedule. These are just a few examples of European airlines already canceling flights due to higher costs and concerns about kerosene supply amid a blockade of the Strait of Hormuz that […]
April 20, 2026
Because several major rolling stock projects are progressing more slowly than expected, French train manufacturer Alstom has withdrawn its financial targets. Investors reacted negatively to the poor results and punished Alstom severely: on Friday, the stock took a heavy hit, falling by as much as 27,15%. Profound operational changes on the horizon Last week, Alstom […]
April 17, 2026
In France, old, polluting cars are once again allowed to drive in the city center. After all, the French parliament has decided to abolish the environmental sticker and low-emission zones – measures intended to reduce pollution in cities. The ‘zones à faibles émissions’ (ZFE), as they are called in France, were introduced in 2021 with […]
April 17, 2026
Mobia’s analysis of the first quarter of car registrations in Belgium points to a structural shift that goes beyond monthly fluctuations: the private buyer – and Tesla – has found its way back to the car market. Electric cars are slowly gaining traction in the second-hand market, but an oil price spike effect has not […]
April 16, 2026
Nearly three out of four Walloon drivers (72%) admit that they sometimes park their vehicles in a way that causes an obstruction. This is according to a study by the Walloon Road Safety Agency (AWSR). The most common situations involve parking too close to a crosswalk, on a sidewalk, or double-parking. The AWSR points out […]
April 16, 2026
The 1,000th electric bus is entering service in Flanders’ public transport system. “A milestone in the transition to greener transport,” is how it’s described. Of those 1,000 e-buses, more than 700 are operated by private bus companies contracted by De Lijn. De Lijn itself currently has nearly 300 e-buses on the road. However, the public […]
April 16, 2026
The Belgian market for new motorcycles concludes the first quarter with distinctly positive momentum. With 6,990 registrations compared to 5,694 in 2025 (+22.8%), the sector records its best start to the season since 2021. In March 2026 alone, 3,169 motorcycles were registered. That is +10.2% compared to March 2025 and +5.5% above the average for […]
April 16, 2026
Volkswagen has officially pulled the wraps off the ID.3 Neo at a world premiere in Hamburg, with pre-sales already kicking off across most European markets. The model – which we reported on in March when the name first surfaced – turns out to be considerably more than a mid-cycle refresh. It’s a fundamentally updated car, […]
April 16, 2026
Private lease is gaining traction in Belgium, but from a very low base. According to figures published by Renta, the Belgian federation of vehicle rental and leasing companies, the number of private lease contracts reached 16,074 vehicles by the end of March 2026, up 22% year-on-year from 13,201 a year earlier. While the growth is […]
April 15, 2026
Just on the day Lufthansa is celebrating the 100th anniversary of its first flight, an event Chancellor Merz is set to attend, the airline is once again hit by a strike – the fifth major strike at Lufthansa this year. After hundreds of flights were canceled due to a pilots’ strike on Monday and Tuesday, […]
April 15, 2026
Anyone driving around Zaventem or Brussels Airport these days had better watch out, because from now on, you might spot the now-infamous Tesla police car from the local police zone appearing in your rearview mirror. Or how, after more than six years of inactivity, the car can finally be put into service – a textbook […]
April 14, 2026
What had been in the works for a while has now become official: Brussels Airport Ombudsman Philippe Touwaide has been fired. Touwaide had come under fire for his lack of neutrality and his personal conduct toward the airport’s top management. The dismissal comes as no surprise. The Federal Public Service Mobility has recommended Touwaide’s dismissal […]
April 14, 2026
When most people think of hybrid powertrains, they think Toyota. And when people think of Chinese brands, they think of fully electric drivelines. But if it depends on Geely, the parent company of Volvo, Polestar, Zeekr, and many more, those reflexes are becoming increasingly outdated. That’s because the sprawling Chinese group has been quietly building […]
April 14, 2026
According to a recent survey among 5,000 Belgian drivers by the Traffic Safety Institute Vias, more than one in three drivers admit they often drive too fast. Speeding is clearly no marginal behavior in Belgium, it’s mainstream, and seen as relatively socially acceptable. One in four respondents (26%) exceed the speed limit several times a […]
April 13, 2026
Electric Mobility Infrastructure, a subsidiary of the French company Engie, has won the contract to install 1,650 charging stations in Walloon municipalities. Since each charging station has two charging points, this totals 3,300 charging points, representing an increase of nearly 44% over the current charging infrastructure in the southern part of the country. Catch-up effort […]
April 13, 2026
On Sunday, Belgium reached its Overshoot Day. This means that if all countries in the world followed the Belgian consumption pattern, all the natural resources the planet could supply in one year would already be used up. We would then need 3.6 Earths. Every year, Global Footprint Network calculates Earth Overshoot Day: the date on which humanity […]
April 13, 2026
Last Friday, the Dutch vehicle approval authority, RDW, dropped a bombshell: Tesla’s Full Self-Driving (Supervised) has been granted type approval for use on public roads in the Netherlands. Tesla says the rollout via over-the-air updates will begin within days, making the Dutch customers the first Europeans to access automated driving at a level that hasn’t […]
April 10, 2026
In 2024, the police fined about 460 drunk cyclists. Various newspapers reported this in recent days. And even more striking: about 270 times, this also led to the revocation of the driver’s license. In that case, the cyclist not only received a hefty fine but also had to leave his car or motorcycle parked for a […]
April 10, 2026
Last year, there were 583 reports of people walking on or along the railway tracks in Belgium. According to the rail infrastructure manager Infrabel, these individuals were responsible for 4.5 hours of delays per day. Track intruders cause significant delays, particularly during the evening rush hour and on the busy north-south line in Brussels. Infrabel […]
April 09, 2026
Higher airfare prices are inevitable. That’s what Willie Walsh, CEO of the International Air Transport Association (IATA), said at a meeting in Singapore. Even after a cease-fire in Iran. According to Walsh, the aviation industry will likely continue to face disruptions in jet fuel supply for months to come, even if Iran does reopen the […]
April 09, 2026
At the VW Brand Night in China, the German car manufacturer has pulled the wraps off the ID. Aura T6. This mid-size electric SUV is built on an entirely new, China-specific architecture. Say goodbye to MEB and meet CEA: the platform co-developed with XPeng. When unveiled, the T6 was still tightly wrapped in camouflage film, […]
April 08, 2026
Following a successful pilot project in Antwerp, De Lijn will also test an advanced driver assistance system for trams in Ghent. The system acts as a digital co-pilot, assisting tram drivers in complex urban traffic situations by helping them identify risks more quickly and prevent collisions. Last year, the driver assistance system project, part of the […]
April 08, 2026
Two years after the bankruptcy of bus manufacturer Van Hool, three out of four employees are back at work. This is according to figures released by Flemish Minister of Employment Zuhal Demir. According to the N-VA minister, the figures show that targeted guidance, outplacement, and training through VDAB, a Flemish government agency that matches labor […]
April 08, 2026
Anyone driving to France should watch out for a new traffic sign on French highways: some lanes are marked with a raised diamond, indicating that the lane is reserved for cars with at least two occupants – also called ‘carpool lane’. Taxis and electric cars are also allowed to use them. The sign is often located […]
April 07, 2026
Last year, almost 5.4 million people in Flanders used some kind of ferry service. This figure shows that ferry services play an important role in sustainable mobility, recreation, and local connections across our inland waterways. For many cyclists and walkers, they provide a fast and practical connection. Flanders has one of Europe’s densest cycling infrastructures, […]
April 07, 2026
Registrations tripled in France, nearly doubled in Norway. After the worst year in recent memory, Tesla’s sales numbers are moving in the right direction again. The question is whether a cheaper Model Y and surpassing a stumbling BYD again are enough to call this a recovery. A year ago, Tesla was bleeding. Exactly one year […]
April 07, 2026
Is the Brussels saga surrounding the Low-Emission Zone (LEZ) finally coming to an end? The Brussels government has finally set a schedule for the new LEZ fines system. If the technical obstacles are resolved, the imposition of LEZ fines should begin on June 7. Euro 5 diesel vehicles and Euro 2 gasoline vehicles, which in […]
April 07, 2026
As its ambitions in Europe remain in flux, Vietnamese EV maker VinFast is sharpening its focus closer to home, accelerating a large-scale battery-swapping rollout for electric scooters in Vietnam while preparing to expand into major Asian markets such as India and Indonesia. The move underscores how central scooters remain to both the company’s strategy and […]
April 06, 2026
After a sluggish start to the year, Belgium’s second-hand car market bounced back in March. The Brussels Motor Show is partly to thank. But the real story is what’s happening under the hood: an aging fleet, a cautious private buyer, and an electric share that is slowly, steadily climbing. The first quarter of 2026 was […]
April 06, 2026
Both Air France-KLM and Lufthansa have submitted bids to Parpublica, the Portuguese state holding company, for a minority stake in TAP Air Portugal. The Portuguese government intends to sell up to 49,9% of the shares, with a 5% tranche reserved for employees. The state formally retains control but has indicated its intention to sell the […]
April 02, 2026
“Sometimes the wrong train takes you to the right place,” goes a well-known saying. It’s a perfect quote to describe the optimism with which the Belgian public railway company NMBS/SNCB viewed its own passenger figures during all those difficult years, because it now turns out that those figures were far too high for years. Meanwhile, […]
April 02, 2026
The Société Wallone des Aéroports (SOWAER) has appointed a new manager for Cerfontaine airfield, located in the province of Namur. The new manager aims to make the site more environmentally friendly, in part by using an electric aircraft for the skydiving school operating there. However, it’s not that simple: Fully electric aircraft specifically designed for […]
April 01, 2026
As demand rises, Brussels Airlines will operate additional flights during the summer vacation. It will therefore add approximately 170 extra round-trip flights within Europe, providing 60,000 additional seats. Lufthansa, the group to which Brussels Airlines belongs, is, on the other hand, exploring various scenarios to cope with rising kerosene prices driven by the war in […]
April 01, 2026
On Tuesday, Colruyt’s online grocery service Collect&Go launched an innovative home delivery service in Leuven using an unmanned electric vehicle. The project began as a pilot earlier. The launch is part of the broader development of sustainable and efficient urban logistics. The vehicle is – for the time being – remotely controlled and monitored via […]
March 31, 2026
Minister of Mobility Jean-Luc Crucke (Les Engagés) wants to introduce a mandatory helmet law for users of e-scooters exceeding 20 kilometers per hour and has drafted a royal decree to that end. His goal is clear: to save lives. Emergency doctors have long been advocating for a helmet mandate, and now politicians are following suit. The rule […]
March 30, 2026
The Port of Brussels is launching an interactive map to facilitate the transport of construction materials via waterways. The tool is primarily aimed at large shipments exceeding 1,000 tons. The interactive map mainly targets companies active in the construction sector, logistics, and large urban construction sites that wish to reduce their carbon footprint, as the […]
March 30, 2026
Starting in October, AirBaltic will operate passenger flights to the Canary Islands from Liège Airport. The regional airport had not had any passenger flights since the beginning of this year, following TUI fly’s departure. The flights are scheduled through the end of March 2027 and are now available for booking. Twice weekly The Latvian airline […]
March 30, 2026
It appears that, as of April 1, you are still safe for the time being from the automatic €350 fine for drivers entering the Brussels Low-Emission Zone (LEZ) in a Euro 5 diesel or Euro 2 gasoline vehicle. Even though your vehicle is officially banned, no fines will be issued for the vehicles in question […]
March 30, 2026
The Dutch motorcycle market is facing a growing fraud issue involving the country’s purchase tax system, with industry organisations warning that millions of euros in revenue may be lost each year through manipulation of import values. According to RAI Vereniging, large-scale fraud is taking place in the import of second-hand motorcycles, a problem first highlighted […]
March 27, 2026
This weekend, on the night between Saturday and Sunday, we’ll switch from Standard Time to Daylight Saving Time. At 2:00 a.m., the clock will be set forward one hour, making it 3:00 a.m., which means we’ll get one hour less sleep. But drivers, take note: That single stolen hour of sleep can also have a […]
March 27, 2026
A new Belgian snapshot from the Europ Assistance Mobility Barometer seems to confirm a familiar narrative: a majority of Belgians (62%) say they are not yet prepared to choose a fully electric car as their next vehicle. But beyond the headline figures, the survey reveals a more fundamental gap between perception and reality that continues […]
March 26, 2026
Travelers will be able to fly directly from Brussels Airport to 180 destinations this summer season, which starts on Sunday. Eight new destinations have been added compared to last summer. For the first time, there are even more direct flights to China than to the US. Since last Tuesday, Air China, one of the world’s largest […]
March 26, 2026
Energy provider ENGIE Vianeo has been awarded a contract to install 835 charging stations for the Brussels-Capital Region. The charging stations must be installed within 2 years. The locations, spread across the Brussels-Capital Region, were determined in collaboration with the Vrije Universiteit Brussel (VUB) and Brussels Environment. They are located based on “heat maps” that […]
March 25, 2026
According to preliminary figures from the European Commission, 19,400 people lost their lives in traffic in the European Union in 2025. This represents a 3 percent decrease from 2024, resulting in 580 fewer fatalities. However, progress is “too slow” to meet the 2030 target. “Given the increase in the number of vehicles on EU roads and […]
March 25, 2026
Calm has by no means returned at the Flemish public transportation company De Lijn now that the Flemish government is planning cuts of 35,5 million euros. These cuts would lead to the elimination or shortening of several bus routes in the various provinces. Following an initial week of action in mid-March, the unions at De […]
March 24, 2026
As many as 35 of the 40 e-scooters inspected in Belgian stores and online shops do not comply with legal requirements. This is according to recent inspections by the Economic Inspectorate. Half of the e-scooters inspected were sold online; the other half were sold in physical stores. Only three of the scooters sold online complied […]
March 24, 2026
Thibault Danthine, the man behind the innovative electric carriages in Brussels, is now also launching sustainable, electric tourist carriage rides in Antwerp. According to the Gazet van Antwerpen, Danthine is starting with two carriages in Antwerp, and, as in the capital, they will be stationed on the Grand Place. For the welfare of the horses and […]
March 24, 2026
Rising jet fuel prices are taking a toll on airlines. For example, United Airlines is cancelling flights due to the drastic increase in fuel prices caused by the war in Iran. KLM, meanwhile, is temporarily halting new hires, limiting business travel, and suspending the hiring of external consultants. United Airlines is suspending approximately 5% of its […]
March 23, 2026
Last Friday, a remote-controlled ship sailed on the Walloon river network for the first time. The Novandi 2, a 110-meter-long cargo vessel, departed from Oupeye on the Albert Canal for its maiden voyage and was waved off by the Walloon Minister of Mobility and Infrastructure, François Desquesnes (Les Engagés). The remote control system, installed by tech […]
March 23, 2026
The PSA terminal in Zeebrugge, a major port and logistics terminal on the Belgian coast specializing primarily in forest and paper products, now derives half of its energy from solar panels. The nearly 1,900 panels are mounted vertically on the facade of the company’s warehouse, as the roof is not suitable for solar panels. The solar […]
March 20, 2026
The new Dutch international train company, GoVolta, has started operating direct daytime trains from Amsterdam to Berlin and Hamburg. The trains run three times a week. A return ticket from Amsterdam to Berlin costs an average of €30, and the journey is made using 13 trains from the Belgian railway company NMBS/SNCB, which are around […]
March 19, 2026
Irritation is growing among gas station owners in the border region between Belgium and the Netherlands. Dutch gas stations have seen revenue drop by an average of 10-20% in recent weeks due to the sharp rise in fuel prices driven by the conflict in the Middle East. In Belgium, on the other hand, gas station […]
March 19, 2026
Lier (Antwerp) is the 22nd Belgian city where the national mail service Bpost is introducing its sustainable parcel logistics. From now on, Bpost will deliver parcels and mail in Lier emission-free by equipping its postal workers with electric vans or bikes. Twenty-three postal workers will conduct their rounds electrically, delivering up to 2,000 parcels per […]
March 18, 2026
According to Fietsberaad Vlaanderen, a center for cycling expertise, a comprehensive approach is needed to combat blind-spot accidents, because contrary to popular belief, passenger cars account for the largest share of vehicles involved in blind-spot accidents, followed by light trucks (vans). This is reported by the knowledge center for bicycle policy following a study conducted […]
March 18, 2026
On the island of Malta, they are tackling traffic congestion with a remarkable measure: young drivers (aged 18-30) will receive 25,000 euros when they hand in their driver’s license for five years. The Maltese government introduced the measure to reduce the growing number of cars on the road. The new regulation was introduced in January […]
March 18, 2026
By 2050, global demand for air travel will more than double, according to the International Air Transport Association (IATA). Growth will be concentrated primarily in emerging markets, such as Asia, Africa, and Latin America, while demand will rise less sharply in Europe and the Americas. However, without a radical breakthrough in Sustainable Aviation Fuels (SAF) […]
