23 September
Award for autonomous robot mowers
Three electric robot mowers are now maintaining the grass around Schiphol’s runways. Autonomously. Day and night. Without disrupting flight operations.
Latest news
Royal Schiphol Group is constantly working on making its airports and the aviation sector more sustainable.
Here is the latest news
14 September
From PFAS-contaminated soil to reusable sand
The PFAS soil treatment facility next to the Zwanenburgbaan Runway was officially opened on 10 September. After years of research, testing, consultation with the local community and preparation, this marks an important milestone.
10 September
New departure procedure on Pier D
It’s a small change with a big impact. Thanks to a new departure procedure at Pier D, employees working on the apron are now exposed to fewer aircraft emissions.
3 September
TaxiBot increasingly visible at Schiphol
You might have already seen it on your way to the Polderbaan Runway: the TaxiBot. What began as a trial is gradually becoming a more prominent part of day-to-day operations at Schiphol. This brings us ever closer to more sustainable taxiing.
4 June
Schiphol takes part in electric cargo plane test
On 29 May 2026, Schiphol took part in the first test flights in the Netherlands featuring a fully electric cargo aircraft, the BETA ALIA CX300. The test flights were organised by e-Smart Avia and all the other parties involved.
2 June
Electric TaxiBot starts operating at Schiphol
Since May 2026, together with easyJet, Airbus and Menzies, we have been deploying the world’s first electric TaxiBot. To continue efforts toward cleaner and more sustainable taxiing.
