Liege and Viracopos target new Europe–Brazil cargo connections
Liege Airport and Viracopos International Airport are establishing a commercial partnership to attract new freighter operations between Belgium and Brazil, bringing together complementary cargo networks and specialist handling capabilities to […]
The airports are signing a memorandum of understanding at Air Cargo Forum Miami on 27 October 2026. The agreement records their mutual interest in developing the Liege–Viracopos corridor and strengthening their positions as gateways for airlines, freight forwarders and shippers serving both continents.
Frederic Brun, VP Sales & Marketing at Liege Airport, and Maria Fan, Chief Commercial Officer at Viracopos International Airport, will sign the agreement. Their immediate focus will be identifying shared commercial prospects and establishing a framework for regular engagement between the airports’ business development teams.
The partnership will combine customer targeting with market intelligence, joint promotional activity and discussions with potential airline partners. Areas for consideration include commercial incentives for interested operators and technical and operational studies to help assess opportunities for new all-cargo services.
Brun said: “This partnership brings together two airports with a clear commitment to developing cargo business around customer needs. By working with Viracopos, we can identify opportunities across Europe, Brazil and onward markets, combining our networks and specialist handling capabilities. Our priority is to build relationships with airlines and forwarders that can support sustainable route development, while giving shippers efficient connections for pharmaceuticals, technology and other valuable cargo moving between these important trading regions in both directions.”
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