The future Aviation Minister also noted that he is optimistic about technological developments in the aviation sector, which can make an important contribution to cleaner and quieter aviation. “I am very confident that aircraft emissions will decrease.” In combination with smart measures, such as adjusting flight paths, much can be done, Madlener says, to reduce inconvenience without destroying Schiphol's main port function.
The PVV member said he wanted to see how air traffic could grow in the long term with quieter and cleaner planes, but stressed that this was only possible if the inconvenience to local residents did not increase. This is in line with what was agreed in the main agreement. “We have to be careful at the airport, where a lot of people work, and we also have to be careful regarding the health of local residents,” Madlener said.
“You can't please everyone”
The future minister also indicated that he wants to once again introduce something like an Alders' table for discussion with all Schiphol participants. He also wants to take local residents' opinions seriously. “But you can't please everyone,” he warned. It remains to be seen exactly how the new Alders schedule will be designed. Moreover, the Freedom Party member, who has been in the House of Representatives in recent years, said that as a minister he would soon enter into discussions with Schiphol.
During the session, which aims to get to know the new ministers, Madlener emphasized that this is not a discussion about aviation and that he must also officially take up his position as the new minister. He therefore cannot say much about concrete measures, such as a possible nighttime closure. In the first week of July, the new government will be on the king's platform: Madlener will succeed VVD member Mark Harpers as Minister of Infrastructure and Water Management.
