Brussels Airlines began in 2006 with the merger of SN Brussels Airlines and Virgin Express. Brussels Airlines joined the commercial alliance known as Star Alliance. The fleet of 51 aircraft services destinations to Europe, Africa and the U.S. Brussels Airlines Cargo operates the air freight division. Jetairfly, Belgium's second largest airline, carried 2 million passengers in 2008. Their modern fleet of 12 aircraft flies to 74 summer destination and 32 winter destinations. Jetairfly also operates cargo services.
Abelag Aviation operates 20 business jets including the Beech King Air 200 and Falcon 2000 Ex Easy. Services include air taxi, air ambulance, medical, charter, helicopter VIP and cargo flights.
In 1946, Thomas Nationwide Transport started with one truck. By 2000, TNT Airways offered both passenger and cargo services. With a main base in Liege, TNT introduced a scheduled air cargo service to handle large European consignments.
European Air Transit Cargo (EAT), established in 1971, operates 49 aircraft. Based in Brussels International Airport, this airline is licensed to fly worldwide.
VLM Airlines, based in Antwerp, services smaller regional airports with its Fokker 50 aircraft. With London City Airport as a flight hub, VLM Airlines specializes in business trips between London, Amsterdam and Antwerp.
Thomas Cook Airlines Belgium belongs to the Thomas Cook Group that operates the largest holiday destination fleet. In 2010, this airline operated seven Airbus A-320 aircraft. Domestic and international routes include Europe, Africa and the Middle East.
