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December 2019

24 Dec

Civil co-use licence, Eindhoven Airport 2020-2021

On 20 December 2019, Eindhoven Airport received a licence from the Ministry of Defence for the civil co-use of Eindhoven Airport from 2020-2021 (1 January 2020 to 31 December 2021 inclusive). Under the licence, a maximum of 41,500 aircraft movements are permitted in 2020 and 2021. Added to this, no scheduled flights will be permitted after 23.00 hours with effect from the winter season of 2020 (which starts on 25 October 2020). This is an important step towards reducing any nuisance experienc...
04 Dec

'Aspire' business lounge now open at Eindhoven Airport

On Monday, 2 December, Swissport opened its brand-new Aspire Lounge at Eindhoven Airport. Passengers using the modern and luxuriously appointed lounge get to relax in style before starting their journey. The Aspire Lounge offers space to work and to relax. Of course, guests have access to a high-speed internet connection. In addition, the lounge features its own kitchen with a self-service buffet. The 200 square metre business lounge comfortably seats 60 guests and is located behind airport s...
03 Dec

First pile driven for new building for Summa Airline Services at Eindhoven Airport

On Monday 2 December 2019, representatives of Summa Airline Services, Heijmans and Eindhoven Airport came together with Summa students to drive the first pile for the new building for Summa Airline Services at Eindhoven Airport (in car park P1, opposite McDonald’s). The building is scheduled to be ready for use in August 2020 (at the start of the 2020-2021 academic year). In the speech Roel Hellemons, the Director of Eindhoven Airport, gave to mark this special occasion, he emphasised the imp...

November 2019

27 Nov

Eindhoven Airport is the first airport to map out the expected runway and flight path use

‘BurenApp provides advance insight into the number of civil aircraft and flight routes' How many aircraft (civil air traffic) are flying in the region this evening, and what runway direction and flight path are they taking? The BurenApp [Neighbours App] of Eindhoven Airport will be able to answer all these questions from 1 December. Eindhoven Airport is the first airport to launch a tool that literally maps the runway direction and flight path forecasts for the local community. With this new...

October 2019

10 Oct

New scanners at Eindhoven Airport: liquids and electronics can stay in hand luggage

Passengers flying from Eindhoven Airport will soon be able to leave liquids and electronics in their hand luggage. Eindhoven Airport will replace the X-ray machines and walk-through metal detectors in its security lanes with advanced CT scanners (for hand luggage) and security scanners (for passengers) before the end of the year. All of the airport’s security lanes will be equipped with these sophisticated scanners by mid-December, making the security process quicker and more pleasant for bot...
01 Oct

Possible cessation of scheduled flights after 23.00 hours from the end of October 2020 onwards

Eindhoven Airport is working towards the cessation of scheduled flights after 23.00 hours once the summer season ends in 2020. In line with Pieter van Geel’s advisory report about the development of Eindhoven Airport as part of the Eindhoven Airport Pilot Study, the Minister of Infrastructure and Water Management (I&W) recently wrote a letter to the House of Representatives announcing that he would endeavour to stop the operation of scheduled flights after 23.00 hours with effect from the 202...

September 2019

26 Sep

Opening of multifunctional P1 multi-storey car park at Eindhoven Airport on 1 October

P1, the rebuilt, multifunctional multi-storey car park of Eindhoven Airport, will be handed over on 1 October of this year. This marks the first step in the metamorphosis of the Eindhoven Airport terminal forecourt into a pleasant area where greenery, art, technology and design are prominent. P1 is located directly opposite the terminal. The building with its modern design combines several different functions. In addition to 780 parking spaces (including a Kiss & Ride zone) and various electr...

July 2019

16 Jul

Eindhoven Airport supports principle of noise reduction and advises emphasis on noise standards to achieve goals of Van Geel advisory memorandum

Eindhoven Airport has responded officially to the advisory memorandum published by former State Secretary of Housing, Spatial Planning and the Environment Pieter Van Geel in April, on the development of Eindhoven Airport in the period 2020-2030. In a letter to Minister of Infrastructure and Water Management (I&W) Cora Van Nieuwenhuizen, Eindhoven Airport expressed support for the principle of noise reduction as a condition for sustainable and moderate development. The airport advocates a mech...
08 Jul

Aircraft movement numbers in first half of 2019 consistent with announced moderation

The number of passengers at Eindhoven Airport for the first six months of this year totalled over 3.18 million. This signifies an increase of 9% compared to the same period last year, just under 2.93 million. Figures for the first half of 2019 show that the number of aircraft movements during the period grew by 7%, reaching 19,854 (first half of 2018: 18,585). Flights from and to Eindhoven Airport saw a higher average seat occupancy rate: the average for the first half of 2018 was 158, compar...
02 Jul

Net zero CO2 emissions at airports: Eindhoven Airport signs European resolution

Eindhoven Airport today signed a European agreement committing to reducing airport CO2 emissions to zero. During the annual ACI Europe Congress in Cyprus, a total of 194 airports across 24 European countries signed the NetZero2050 resolution to achieve this reduction by no later than 2050. The collective commitment signifies an important step in climate action on the part of the European aviation sector. Eindhoven Airport’s ambitions extend beyond the agreement in the resolution: the Brainpo...

June 2019

21 Jun

Certificate renewed: Eindhoven Airport CO2 neutral for six years in a row

For the sixth year Eindhoven Airport has been certified at "Level 3+ Neutrality": the highest attainable level of the Airport Carbon Accreditation program of ACI Europe (Airports Council International). ACI Europe investigates and recognizes the actions of participating airports to control and reduce their CO2 emissions. The program consists of four levels. The first level "Mapping" consists of compiling the CO2 footprint of airport processes (for example, the gas and electricity consumption...

May 2019

April 2019

16 Apr

Pegasus Airlines connects Eindhoven Airport with metropolis Istanbul

Pegasus Airlines will fly between Eindhoven Airport and the metropolis that is Istanbul three times weekly from 1st June. With these flights, the Turkish airline will link the Netherlands' number two airport with Sabiha Gökcen airport - an international air traffic hub with connections to countless world cities, including Dubai,Tehran, Amman and Doha. In addition to Istanbul, the airline will also fly to Antalya three times a week as of 20th April. The flights will be operated with the Airbus...
15 Apr

Moderate increase in passengers, scarce growth in flight movements during first quarter of 2019

Figures for quarter one of this year show that the number of passengers at Eindhoven Airport grew moderately during the first three months of 2019 compared to the same period last year. Reaching 1.28 million, the number of passengers grew by 3% compared to the first quarter of 2018 (1.24 million). In the first quarter of 2018, compared to the same period in 2017, passenger growth was at 12%. The number of flight movements during the first quarter of this year barely saw any growth: 8,211 flig...
09 Apr

Joost Meijs appointed as CEO of Queen Beatrix International Airport Aruba

Joost Meijs, CEO of Eindhoven Airport, will start on 1 September 2019 for the Royal Schiphol Group as the CEO of the Queen Beatrix International Airport in Aruba; succeeding James Fazio, who has served as the airport’s CEO since 2014. Mr. Meijs will be responsible for the development of management and the organization, maintaining contacts with external stakeholders, and will oversee the airport’s redevelopment, as it starts a significant 5-year capital investment and construction program wit...
01 Apr

Wizz Air makes its fleet sustainable with the A321 NEO state-of-the art daily from Budapest to Eindhoven Airport

The Hungarian airline Wizz Air will be flying daily with the new state-of-the-art Airbus A321 NEO from Budapest to Eindhoven Airport. The A321 NEO offers significant environmental benefits. With the purchase of this aircraft, Wizz Air is commencing its fleet renewal and making it more sustainable also for Eindhoven Airport. The new aircraft will replace the Airbus A321 CEO. The A321 NEO emits more than 50 percent less CO2 than the current A321 CEO. The new airplane significant decreases emiss...

March 2019

TU/e and Eindhoven Airport to join forces

The Eindhoven University of Technology (TU/e) and Eindhoven Airport are soon to collaborate on projects designed to further optimise airport processes. The partnership officially began on Thursday 28 February. This joining of forces and sharing of expertise is consistent with the quality improvements Eindhoven Airport is driving, with the objective of improving airport processes and ultimately enhancing the service passengers receive. Through the collaboration, Eindhoven Airport is also estab...

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About Eindhoven Airport

Eindhoven Airport is the second largest airport in the Netherlands with over 6 million passengers in 2018. The airport serves Brainport region and connects it with Europe and makes the region internationally accessible in balance with surroundings. The convenience for the passenger comes from the airport Álways Easy’ strategy. Flights depart from Eindhoven Airport to over 80 destinations. Speed and the total airport experience are its added values. With 2000 direct jobs the airport has grown into one of the region's largest employers. Business responsibility is part of our DNA. Continuously we pay attention to the balance between international connectivity, the environment, sustainability and the quality of live. The owners of Eindhoven Airport NV are the Schiphol Group, the province Noord-Brabant and Eindhoven city.

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