Amsterdam’s Schiphol Airport, one of Europe’s busiest hubs, is getting a quieter makeover! 🇳🇱 The Dutch government announced plans to slash noise pollution by banning the loudest aircraft—like the iconic Boeing 747-400—from flying between 11 p.m. and 7 a.m. starting in 2025. 🌙🔇
By 2025, night flights will drop from 32,000 to 27,000 annually, with Schiphol also considering a full or partial overnight closure by late 2026. ✈️💤 The move follows a court order demanding action on noise complaints from nearby residents.
Infrastructure Minister Mark Harbers said airlines are being urged to swap older planes for quieter models—think of it as an eco-friendly glow-up for aviation. 🌍🔊→🔇 Schiphol even plans to hike fees for noisy aircraft to push companies toward sustainable alternatives.
Though the government initially aimed for deeper flight cuts last year, EU pressure and industry pushback led to compromises. 💼⚖️ For now, Schiphol will handle 483,000 flights in 2024—still below pre-pandemic levels. Will quieter nights boost traveler and local satisfaction? Let’s wait and ✈️…
