Ninth quieter Airbus for Transavia
Today, the ninth Airbus A321neo for Transavia landed at Amsterdam Airport Schiphol. This summer, the further phasing out of the Boeing 737 will start. The Transavia fleet will become younger and more modern, and therefore also cleaner, quieter and more economical.
The ninth Airbus has registration PH-YHU. The aircraft will already take the first passengers to their destination this weekend. Transavia will receive another five new Airbus A321neo's this year, including one in a unique retro jacket. Transavia has already phased out four Boeing 737's and will continue to do so this year.
Quieter Airbus
The Airbus A321neo reduces the so-called noise footprint by 50 percent. This difference in sound experience is noticeable during both departure and landing. In addition, these aircraft emit more than 15 percent less CO₂ than the previous generation of aircraft. Transavia is replacing all Boeing 737s with the more modern Airbus. This will enable aviation to meet the target of 20% less noise pollution, so that Schiphol does not have to shrink.
Shrinkage Schiphol
The European Commission states that the reduction policy for Schiphol to 478,000 flights, of which 27,000 at night, proposed by the Dutch government, does not include all measures, such as fleet renewal and operational solutions. General and business aviation are even excluded. Important elements from the sector plan 'Cleaner, quieter, more economical' are missing from the policy. As a result, Schiphol is in danger of having to shrink unnecessarily. This will affect the travel needs of millions of Dutch people. Transavia is asking the government to acknowledge the efforts of the aviation sector.
This press release was translated using automated tools. Please refer to the original Dutch version for the most accurate information.