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Sustainable Ground Movement

Schiphol, KLM and Air Traffic Control the Netherlands (LVNL) are going to modify aircraft departure and arrival procedures in the coming years. These new procedures will reduce apron employees’ exposure to aircraft engine emissions.  Departing aircraft will soon start their engines at a greater distance from employees, and arriving aircraft will proceed to the gate in one go. Arriving aircraft that, in the current situation, temporarily stand still in the bay with their engines on will have to wait further away in the future. 

The full Action Plan can be found here.