News / Aviation community slams Dutch cabinet for 'careless' Schiphol capacity ruling

A cartoon published by the Dutch aviation community

The Dutch aviation community has slammed its government’s decision to “lock” capacity at Schiphol until 2021, calling the move “premature and careless”.

In a letter signed by companies including Air Cargo Netherlands, KLM, Martinair, evofenedex and easyJet, the community said it was “baffled” by the cabinet decision, which, it is claimed, ignores actions taken by airlines – including millions of euros of investment – to reduce noise and CO2 emissions.

The decision also fails to take into account independent research on noise reduction due out ...