Brussels Airlines selects HAECO for A330 maintenance support

HAECO has signed a new base maintenance agreement with Brussels Airlines. Beginning in September 2025, HAECO will support the airline’s Airbus A330 fleet at its 22-bay hangar facilities at Hong Kong International Airport (HKIA). The agreement will run for three years, until 2028.

Under the agreement, HAECO Hong Kong will act as the exclusive base maintenance provider for Brussels Airlines’ entire fleet of 10 Airbus A330-300 widebody aircraft during the winter season, carrying out C-checks including C1, C2 and six-year inspections.

“We sincerely appreciate Brussels Airlines’ trust in our EASA-approved Airbus A330 base maintenance services. With 75 years of experience, HAECO is committed to ensuring the safety and reliability of Brussels Airlines’ fleet while upholding the highest safety and quality standards,” comments Gerald Steinhoff, Chief Commercial Officer of HAECO.

Christian Fontius, Head of Technical Fleet Management at Brussels Airlines said, “HAECO has established itself as a renowned MRO services provider with extensive maintenance experience across a variety of aircraft types, including the Airbus A330s. We are confident that HAECO’s services will optimize the performance of our widebody fleet, enabling us to safely transport our passengers to exciting destinations worldwide.”

Since its launch in March 2007, Brussels Airlines has operated an all-Airbus fleet, which today numbers 46 aircraft, including the A319, A320 and A330-300. Based at Brussels Airport in Belgium, the Star Alliance member serves more than 90 destinations across Europe, North America and Africa.