Air transport is a key enabler of economic activity in the Netherlands
It supports 306,000 jobs and EUR 22.4 billion of gross value to GDP, which accounts for 3.2% of Dutch GDP.
Main Industry Priorities
- Airport Expansion at Schiphol
- Airport Charges and airport investment
- National Airspace Strategy (NAS)
- Use of IATA Operational Safety Audit (IOSA) as oversight by Civil Aviation Authority (CAA) in the Netherlands
Policy Recommendations
- Provide details on the recently announced moderate increase of the cap on aircraft movements and make sure the cost-efficient expansion of major airports is delivered in consultation with users
- Foster the implementation of the existing Carbon Offsetting Reduction Scheme for International Aviation (CORSIA) as an effective tool to mitigate CO2 emissions and avoid introducing new environmental taxes on aviation
- Continue to maintain a slot allocation policy in line with the EU Slot Regulation and the international best practices
AIR TRANSPORT REGULATORY COMPETITIVENESS INDICATORS 2019
- Read the full report for the Netherlands (pdf)
- Air Transport Competitiveness in the Netherlands (pdf) - Infographic