The analysis of the economic importance of air transport and airport activities in Belgium is an update of an extensive study that has been compiled by the National Bank every three years since 2009.   

The study assesses the economic importance of air transport and airport activities in Belgium in terms of value added, employment and investment over the 2013-2015 period. The sector analysed covers not only the activities strictly connected with air transport, but also all those that take place on site at the six Belgian airports (Antwerp, Brussels, Charleroi, Kortrijk, Liège and Ostend). Attention is also devoted to indirect effects as regards of value added and employment. In addition, the study includes an analysis of social balance sheets and the credit risk profile of the companies surveyed.