Brussels Airlines Announces 2025 Appointment for Chief Operating Officer

Overview

Brussels Airlines announces the appointment of Filip Aerts as Chief Operating Officer and member of the Management Board. He will join on August 1, 2025, replacing Tilman Reinshagen, who will leave the Lufthansa Group to pursue other opportunities. Aerts currently serves as Head of Flight Operations at Brussels Airlines and began his career as a pilot.

Responsibilities

• Lead and oversee airline operations in support of Brussels Airlines’ strategy and performance goals.
• Ensure stability and punctuality of operations through effective leadership of flight operations and related functions.
• Collaborate with Management Board colleagues to drive operational excellence and safety across the organization.

Qualifications / Background

• Extensive airline operations experience, including roles from First Officer to Head of Flight Operations.
• Active pilot licence; committed to maintaining proficiency in the new role.
• Experience within the Lufthansa Group structure and in cross-functional leadership teams.

Quotes

“I am proud to announce that with Filip Aerts joining the Management Board of Brussels Airlines, we have a Belgian professional again in our highest ranks. Filip started as a young First Officer on the Avro-jet and worked his way up through different departments and as such, knows the company in-depth. His operations knowledge will further help the company to strengthen its stability and punctuality results. I would also like to take the opportunity to thank Tilman Reinshagen for his years of dedication to Brussels Airlines and Lufthansa Group and want to wish him the very best in his future endeavors.”

“I’m thankful for the opportunity I get from our Supervisory Board and from Lufthansa Group to keep on growing at Brussels Airlines. I’m passionate about this company and the people working here, and I look forward to taking on my new role and work closely together with all the teams.”

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