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Schiphol Plans Major Investment in Quieter and Cleaner Airport Operations

Royal Schiphol Group has announced a multi-billion-euro investment programme to modernise airport facilities, encourage the use of quieter aircraft and expand zero-emission ground operations while maintaining the airport's role as a major international hub.
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