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Royal Schiphol Group is constantly working on making its airports and the aviation sector more sustainable.

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29 October

More sustainable asphalting

19 September

Schiphol’s gas consumption continues to decline

The new TES system is more energy efficient and therefore works better. It’s also larger, meaning more buildings can be connected.

6 August

Hydrogen pilot at Schiphol

A world first at Schiphol! Since August, we’ve been testing the first fully-functioning and approved hydrogen Ground Power Unit (GPU) at the airport.

4 July

Cleaner fresh air

Indoor climate in stationary aircraft no longer controlled by kerosene-powered auxiliary engine, but by electrically-powered PCA.

27 June

Super battery being tested at Schiphol

Schiphol is the first airport with a special battery for extra electricity storage. Greater supply is needed for all the electric equipment.

19 April

More electric equipment

Most diesel generators have now been replaced by electric ones. Schiphol provides almost all planes parked at the gate with electrical power.

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