Liège airport, a crucial hub for cargo, may have to halt its operations if the Council of State follows through with its negative opinion on the permit. This recommendation is not binding, but it has already created uncertainty and tension between the airport and the government.
Last year, the Walloon government renewed the permit for Liège airport with restrictions on flight movements. However, various parties appealed to the Council of State, leading to this negative opinion. The airport has expressed concerns about the decision and urged the government to rectify it without waiting for a legal decision.
The Walloon Minister of Airports believes that renegotiating the number of annual flight movements is unnecessary and contrary to Ecolo’s desires. However, this sentiment has not calmed tensions surrounding the permit. With potential legal ramifications looming, the future of Liège airport’s operations remains uncertain.
The decisions made in coming days will have significant implications for both the cargo industry and the region as a whole. To ensure continued success and sustainability, all parties involved must find a resolution that balances economic interests with environmental concerns.
