A special visit to zaventem

asco belgium hosting the Flemish Minister-President

On January 15, Asco Belgium had the pleasure of welcoming Matthias Diependaele, Minister-President of the Flemish Government and Flemish Minister of Economy, Innovation and Industry, to our Zaventem site. The visit offered an excellent opportunity to highlight the expertise, innovation, and commitment of our teams and to showcase the strategic importance of our operations within the European aerospace industry.

Showcasing Aerospace Innovation on the Shop Floor

During a guided tour of the production facilities, the Minister-President gained insights into our research, design, and manufacturing capabilities. The focus was on both civil and defense aerospace programs, including initiatives supporting the green transition in commercial aviation as well as advanced technologies for next-generation military aircraft.

Our teams presented key programs such as the F-35 and A400M, including an F-35 bulkhead manufactured at the Zaventem site. This highlight illustrated Asco’s technological excellence and its long-standing experience as a trusted partner in the aerospace and defense sector.

Thank You & congratulations to the ASCO Team

The visit was a strong recognition of the outstanding work done every day by our teams in Zaventem and reinforced the importance of strong regional capabilities within a globally connected aerospace industry.

“It is an honor to welcome Minister-President Diependaele to our Zaventem site. The visit highlights the importance of close cooperation between the aerospace industry and public institutions and our shared commitment to strengthening industrial competence in Belgium and Europe.”

- Kai Arndt, CEO Montana Aerospace

“For more than 70 years, Asco has been a reliable industrial partner for leading civil and military aerospace programs. Our highly qualified production in Zaventem makes a significant contribution to industrial value creation in Flanders.”

-Jérôme Morhet, CEO of Asco