European Air Transport (Belgium)
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European Air Transport N.V./S.A. (EAT) [1] was a cargo airline headquartered in Brussels Airport (Building 4-5) and in Zaventem, Belgium,[2] founded in 1971 and dissolved in 2010. It expanded by contracting with DHL Worldwide Express in 1985, became a member of the DHL Group a year later, operating the DHL-branded parcel and express services in Europe. It became a part of the International Air Transport Association in 1993.
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Founded | 1971 | ||||||
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Commenced operations | 1971 | ||||||
Ceased operations | March 26, 2010 (Merged into EAT Leipzig) | ||||||
Hubs | Leipzig/Halle Airport | ||||||
Fleet size | 16 | ||||||
Destinations | Europe, Middle East and Africa (some 56 countries are covered) | ||||||
Parent company | DHL | ||||||
Headquarters | Brussels Airport Zaventem, Belgium | ||||||
Website | www |
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After 2002 the airline was owned by Deutsche Post with their takeover of DHL.[3]
In February 2010, European Air Transport Belgium was dissolved and merged with European Air Transport Leipzig.