Flemish government commits to long-term subsidies for Deurne and Ostend airports through 2039

The Flemish government has reached a settlement with airport operator Egis to resolve a long-standing financial dispute, securing state subsidies for the Deurne and Ostend airports until 2039. The agreement, which contradicts recent executive efforts to reduce regional airport funding, was inadvertently disclosed via a parliamentary intranet leak. The move ensures operational continuity for the facilities while raising questions regarding the fiscal sustainability of regional aviation support.