Transavia's response to the European Commission's Balanced Approach procedure judgment
In its assessment of the Balanced Approach procedure today, the European Commission made it clear that there are shortcomings in the Cabinet's proposed policy.
The proposals from the sector plan 'Cleaner, quieter, more economical' have not been sufficiently taken into account and the proposed policy is not sufficiently substantiated in terms of content. The European Commission has a considerable number of objections to the submitted package to achieve less noise pollution. Transavia embraces the objectives for less noise pollution, but shrinkage should not be a goal in itself, something the aviation sector has always said. The Commission's decision indicates that these measures should have been considered more carefully.
The European Commission states that all new aircraft contribute to achieving the noise target. Transavia is investing more than 2 billion euros in a new fleet that is quieter, more economical and cleaner. In doing so, the airline is directly contributing to the target of 20% noise reduction around Schiphol.
The Commission further states that the impact of operational measures and measures for 'General and Business Aviation' have not been sufficiently taken into account in the proposed policy of the Ministry of Infrastructure and Water Management.
The Ministry of Infrastructure and Water Management will have to take the decision of the European Commission with these clear instructions to heart and follow up, before capacity restrictions are introduced. It is said that the policy must comply with European legislation and that the arguments put forward must be explained before further steps are taken. It is clear to Transavia that the European Commission considers it important to maintain a future perspective for the aviation sector, while we continue to connect the Netherlands with the rest of the world in balance with the environment.
This press release was translated using automated tools. Please refer to the original Dutch version for the most accurate information.