2026
12
February
2026
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17:33
Europe/Amsterdam
KLM welcomes the news that SkyNRG has secured financing for its SAF project in Delfzijl, officially kicking off the construction of the Netherlands’ first factory fully dedicated to producing SAF, alternative aviation fuel. This milestone …
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22
January
2026
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16:22
Europe/Amsterdam
KLM and KLM Cityhopper won several awards at the annual Aviation Challenge Awards ceremony in Copenhagen. This challenge encourages airlines worldwide to conduct their regular operations with as little impact on the environment as possible, while …
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2024
29
November
2024
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14:30
Europe/Amsterdam
A world first for KLM Catering Services (KCS): the airline caterer has today put two fully electric and refrigerated catering trucks into operation. With the introduction of these trucks, KCS contributes to KLM's objective of achieving emission-free …
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23
October
2024
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09:31
Europe/Amsterdam
Yesterday, a KLM flight departed from Amsterdam Schiphol Airport to Singapore as part of The Aviation Challenge. This challenge is initiated by SkyTeam and dares airlines to conduct their operations as efficiently and with as little environmental …
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06
September
2024
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10:58
Europe/Amsterdam
Yesterday, a KLM Cityhopper Embraer 195-E2 flew from Amsterdam Schiphol Airport to Valencia Airport for The Aviation Challenge. The challenge is an initiative by SkyTeam to encourage airlines to conduct operations as efficiently and economically as …
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27
August
2024
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17:47
Europe/Amsterdam
KLM Royal Dutch Airlines today welcomed its first Airbus A321neo after it touched down at Amsterdam Airport Schiphol. The arrival of this new aircraft is an important step in the rigorous renewal programme initiated by KLM to support cleaner, …
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26
July
2024
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09:35
Europe/Amsterdam
The second phase of the trial of electric self-driving buses starts today at Schiphol Airport. During this phase, the airport, together with KLM Cityhopper and KLM Ground services, is testing a fixed, pre-programmed route to and from the apron. Crew …
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24
July
2024
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15:00
Europe/Amsterdam
ZeroAvia and KLM Royal Dutch Airlines today announced that they will work towards a demonstration flight using ZeroAvia’s ZA2000 zero-emission, hydrogen-electric engines for large regional turboprop.
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21
June
2024
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08:12
Europe/Amsterdam
KLM Royal Dutch Airlines today submitted its vision on the recently amended package of measures of the Ministry of Infrastructure & Water Management. In its vision, KLM outlines the possibilities of achieving common objectives in noise reduction …
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24
May
2024
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16:05
Europe/Amsterdam
We have taken note of the letter that the Ministry of Infrastructure and Water Management sent to the House of Representatives stipulating a revised package of measures.KLM is committed to further reducing noise impact for people residing in the …
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03
April
2024
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20:19
Europe/Amsterdam
Today, 31 parties active within the Dutch aviation industry organized a dialogue with Members of Parliament and policy makers on \"A future-proof aviation for the Netherlands\" to discuss the future of aviation in the Netherlands, and how we can …
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20
March
2024
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15:09
Europe/Amsterdam
Our communication about sustainability must be honest and transparent. We have already taken important steps in this regard and have not used the 19 communications that were central to this case for some time now. We are pleased that the court has …
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06
February
2024
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08:32
Europe/Amsterdam
KLM is wasting less food on board aircraft thanks to artificial intelligence. AI programs enable the company to better predict how many passengers who have booked will actually board a flight. This allows the exact number of required meals to be …
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11
January
2024
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07:00
Europe/Amsterdam
Airlines, knowledge institutions, the manufacturing industry, industry-wide associations and trade unions today jointly presented their vision of the future for the airline industry. With ten concrete commitments, we aim to collectively contribute …
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2023
14
November
2023
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16:45
Europe/Amsterdam
KLM is satisfied that the Dutch government has decided to suspend the experimental rule for next year. It is an important step to prevent retaliation and to continue flying to the US. In addition, the European Commission has sent a clear signal to …
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09
November
2023
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14:19
Europe/Amsterdam
Delft University of Technology researchers are launching a study on a new way of working at Schiphol’s baggage handling halls. To conduct their research, they will be working closely with all parties involved in baggage handling. Amsterdam Airport …
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31
January
2023
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12:01
Europe/Amsterdam
KLM has appointed Zita Schellekens as Senior Vice President (SVP) for Sustainability & Strategy, effective 1 March 2023. This is a new position on KLM's Executive Committee. Previously Schellekens spent two and a half years as Sustainability …
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2022
16
December
2022
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15:13
Europe/Amsterdam
Together with Air France-KLM and Air France, the KLM Group commits to reducing its CO2 emissions by 30% per revenue tonne kilometre (RTK) by 2030, compared to base year 2019;The Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) has approved that – in …
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25
October
2022
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15:14
Europe/Amsterdam
Air France-KLM today announced two major, long-term purchase agreements for a total of 1.6 million tonnes of Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF). The agreements are binding and will apply for several years in partnership with SAF providers Neste and DG …
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2021
01
December
2021
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06:59
Europe/Amsterdam
KLM has been awarded the 2022 APEX World Class Award. This is a new APEX award and the highest category in its global awards for the airline industry. It represents exceptional recognition of achievements in areas such as safety well-being and …
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29
October
2021
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07:23
Europe/Amsterdam
Together with Air France-KLM and Air France, KLM Royal Dutch Airlines today announced that it will be bringing its targets for reducing CO2 emissions in line with the UN Paris Climate Agreement. This agreement aims to limit global warming to well …
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14
July
2021
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14:43
Europe/Amsterdam
Today (14th of July 2021), the European Commission presented its Fitfor55 package, containing important proposals for making Europe more sustainable. A number of these proposals will affect KLM directly and the airline industry as a whole.
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17
June
2021
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13:32
Europe/Amsterdam
Today the Swedish Energy Agency announced it will grant funds to KLM Royal Dutch Airlines, Södra, Växjö Energi, SkyNRG, RISE Research Institutes of Sweden and 2030-sekretariatet to continue their research on the development of …
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02
June
2021
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12:52
Europe/Amsterdam
Highlights of KLM’s sustainability activities 2020 (see also attachment: KLM Sustainability at a glance 2020) Fly Responsibly: reducing, replacing and compensating Compared to 2005, KLM has reduced its total CO2 emissions by an …
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25
February
2021
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18:35
Europe/Amsterdam
The first Embraer 195-E2 from Brazil arrived at Amsterdam Airport Schiphol this afternoon. The new aircraft type is both quieter and more economical than its predecessor the Embraer 190. The 195-E2 uses 9% less fuel per flight and therefore emits …
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08
February
2021
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13:23
Europe/Amsterdam
World first in the Netherlands: first passenger flight performed with sustainable synthetic kerosene
For the first time worldwide, a passenger flight partly flown on sustainably produced synthetic kerosene, was carried out in The Netherlands. This was announced today during the international conference on Synthetic Sustainable Aviation Fuels (SAF) …
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08
February
2021
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13:04
Europe/Amsterdam
For the first time worldwide, a passenger flight partly flown on sustainably produced synthetic kerosene, was carried out in The Netherlands. This was announced today during the international conference on Synthetic Sustainable Aviation Fuels (SAF) …
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2020
08
December
2020
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09:26
Europe/Amsterdam
Today, Air France KLM Martinair (AFKLMP) Cargo launches the Cargo SAF Programme, enabling freight forwarders and shippers to reduce the shipments' carbon footprint. By participating in this programme, customers are investing in the development …
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02
June
2020
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12:00
Europe/Amsterdam
The Air France-KLM 2019 Sustainability Report for 2019 is available to download here.
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27
May
2020
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15:32
Europe/Amsterdam
KLM today started taking part in a trial at Schiphol to test sustainable ways to taxi aircraft. The trial is being carried out with a Taxibot. This is a hybrid towing vehicle which, unlike the normal pushback trucks, is licenced to tow full aircraft …
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