Amsterdam Airport Schiphol

Drought and extreme heat set the stage for frequent wildfires across parts of North America and Europe during the summer months, causing widespread destruction.

With fewer slots available next summer at Amsterdam’s airport, the Netherlands’ plan to cap flight capacity to limit noise is starting to become a reality.

IATA says a planned reduction in slots at Amsterdam Airport Schiphol for summer 2024 confirms its “worst fears."

The carrier plans to use the aircraft on medium-haul routes in Europe, notably from Amsterdam Schiphol, KLM’s hub, the airline said.

All the important data related to the airport in recent years.

The Dutch government's proposal pares Amsterdam Schiphol flight movements per year to 452,500, down 10.5% from the current 500,000 cap.

In a joint statement, the three organizations condemn the proposed cuts under the country’s caretaker government.

Passenger numbers at Amsterdam Schiphol Airport hit 28.7 million in the first half of the year—below the 34.5 million counted during the same period in 2019.

The idea of flight limits seems to have taken root in Europe, and airlines, unsurprisingly, are not keen on the idea.

Leidos UK is continuing to improve its Intelligent Approach tool; the idea is to help airports accommodate more takeoffs and landings per hour.

Airlines have announced they will file cassation proceedings as the legal row over noise at Amsterdam Schiphol Airport continues.

An Amsterdam appeals court has ruled in favor of a Dutch government plan to reduce the number of flights at Schiphol Airport.

Amsterdam Schiphol and KLM are embroiled in a row over noise-reduction procedures, with a court verdict on the Dutch government's appeal imminent.

KLM Royal Dutch Airlines has submitted a plan to the Dutch government detailing how it will lower noise at Amsterdam Schiphol Airport without a flight cap.

London Stansted Airport has selected Dutch firm Samotics to install its SAM4 Health system to detect mechanical faults in baggage handling equipment.

KLM and other carriers are facing the Dutch government in court this month in an appeal over noise level management policies that could see summer flights cut.

IATA Director General Willie Walsh made clear the frustration of airlines with industry stakeholders that are failing to deliver or hiking fees.

The operator of airports in the Netherlands has been ordered to accelerate the replacement of diesel-powered ground handling equipment by the end of 2023.

France’s transport ministry plans to study possible flight limits at Paris airports.

AERO Friedrichshafen, held April 19-22, attracted more than 680 exhibitors from 35 nations and 27,200 visitors.

Objections from airlines have been rejected by the Netherlands Authority for Consumers and Markets.

Infrastructure Minister Mark Harbers told Dutch MPs that the government would be appealing the ruling.

Amsterdam Airport Schiphol has issued a proposal to abandon plans to build an extra runway, ban private jets, and tighten limits on night flying.

Schiphol Group says the cap of limiting the airport to 460,000 annual flight movements beginning with the 2023/24 winter season is "feasible and workable."

The average daily number of departing flights is set to increase by 65% to 66,000 during the May holiday, compared to 40,000 in the winter period.