Amsterdam Airport Schiphol tests innovative iron flow battery: a world first for airports
Amsterdam Schiphol Airport has introduced the Iron Flow Battery, a pioneering step in energy storage and electrification of ground equipment. This world-exclusive technology aims...
KLM takes over from Delta Air Lines trans-Atlantic service between Portland, Oregon, and Amsterdam
KLM is launching a direct service between Amsterdam and Portland, Oregon, beginning October 27, 2024. The flights will operate three times a week in...
KLM Boeing 777 makes emergency return to Amsterdam Schiphol due to technical issue
A KLM Boeing 777-200 registered PH-BQB en route to Rio de Janeiro was forced to return to Amsterdam's Schiphol Airport on Saturday afternoon after...
False alarm at Amsterdam Schiphol Airport causes flight delays
According to an airport spokesperson, a fire report at Schiphol Airport on Saturday morning turned out to be a false alarm. The cause of...
Amsterdam Schiphol sees 7% passenger growth in May 2024
In May 2024, nearly 6 million passengers travelled to, from, or through Schiphol, marking a 7% increase from 2023.The busiest routes were to Spain,...
Qatar Airways increases Amsterdam-Doha flights for Summer 2024
Qatar Airways is extending its Amsterdam-Doha flight schedule for the summer season until October 26, 2024. In response to high demand from Dutch travellers,...
KLM plane returns to Tokyo Narita after problem with cockpit window
KLM flight KL862 from Tokyo's Narita International Airport to Amsterdam had to return to Tokyo shortly after takeoff due to a technical issue with...
Amsterdam Schiphol collaborates with Seoul Incheon and Avinor Airports of Norway to innovate baggage handling
At the Future Terminal Experience conference in Dublin, the BOOST programme was launched. This initiative, led by Royal Schiphol Group in collaboration with Future...
airBaltic launches direct flights from Palanga to Amsterdam, enhancing connectivity for Western Lithuania
The Latvian national airline airBaltic has inaugurated a new non-stop service from Palanga to Amsterdam, marking a significant expansion in Palanga. The airline will...
Rapper Nicki Minaj arrested at Amsterdam Schiphol for soft drugs possession
This afternoon, American rapper Nicki Minaj was arrested at Schiphol Airport in Amsterdam for possession of soft drugs. A spokesperson for the Dutch Royal...
Traffic and transport figures for April 2024 at Amsterdam Schiphol Airport: +7%
Passenger Statistics:Total passengers: Almost 5.5 million passengers travelled to, from, or via Schiphol in April 2024.
Passenger Increase: This marks an increase of...
Amsterdam Airport Schiphol innovates with air filtration pilot to enhance apron environment
Amsterdam Schiphol Airport is embarking on a pilot project to reduce ultrafine particles on its apron area. An innovative air filtration system developed by...
KLM Boeing 777 makes emergency landing in Ankara after cargo fire indication
On 6 May, a KLM Boeing 777-200ER registered PH-BQB, en route from Amsterdam to Shanghai on flight KL895, made an unscheduled landing at Ankara...
Handler dnata secures major contract with Lufthansa Group in Amsterdam
dnata, a leading global air and travel services provider, has announced a significant new contract with Lufthansa Group at Amsterdam Schiphol Airport. Under this...
Amsterdam Schiphol runway 09/27 (aka Buitenveldertbaan) out of use from 13 to 22 May for annual maintenance
The Buitenveldertbaan runway 09/27 at Amsterdam Schiphol Airport will be closed for annual maintenance from May 13 to May 22. During this period, aircraft...
Amsterdam Airport runway 06/24 (Kaagbaan) reopens after completion of major maintenance
The Kaagbaan Runway 06/24 at Amsterdam Schiphol Airport is back in operation following extensive maintenance, concluding a period of hard work and overcoming weather-related...
Transavia ventures into the Caucasus: Inaugural flight to Tbilisi marks expansion into Georgian market
Transavia recently celebrated a milestone by launching its first flight to Tbilisi, the capital of Georgia. CEO Marcel de Nooijer expressed enthusiasm about adding...
Amsterdam Airport Schiphol reports record passenger numbers and increased flight activity in March 2024
In March 2024, Amsterdam Airport Schiphol witnessed a significant surge in passenger traffic and flight operations compared to the previous year. With 5.2 million...
Transavia will fly from Dutch airports to Granada, Tirana, Tbilisi and Oslo next winter, but also from Brussels to Gran Canaria
Transavia will add several destinations to its winter network from Dutch airports next winter. This includes flights to Granada in Spain. Furthermore, new summer...
Significant disruption to air traffic to and from Dutch airports on Monday evening due to malfunction
The malfunction in the air traffic control system, which resulted in nearly no air traffic to and from the Netherlands late Monday evening for...