Eindhoven Airport lets airlines pay less if they use the latest aircraft that are quieter and less polluting. The arrangement will take effect on 1 April next year, the airport announced on Tuesday.
Flying during the day is therefore cheaper than early in the morning or in the evening. In this way, the airport wants to reduce noise nuisance for local residents and reduce emissions.
With the new approach, Eindhoven Airport says it is encouraging airlines to renew their fleet in such a way that quieter and cleaner aircraft can be flown to and from Eindhoven. In this way, the airport also wants to ensure that flights take place at times with the least nuisance for local residents.
The measures fit in with an earlier promise by Eindhoven Airport to substantially reduce noise pollution by 2030. This can be done by renewing the fleet.
It has not been allowed to plan landings after 11 p.m. for two years now. The airport also tackles air pollution itself. For example, pushback vehicles, baggage pullers and aircraft stairs have been made electrically. They used to run on diesel. By 2030, everything that is still diesel-powered must be electric. The airport also wants to generate more energy itself and use sustainable electricity generated in the area.
To reduce noise and emissions, a trial was recently started in which aircraft taxi on one engine. In addition, the airport is committed to mixing kerosene with sustainable fuel.