Economic Regulation
The Aviation Act lays down the terms of the operating licence of Amsterdam Airport Schiphol. In addition, the Act regulates the manner in which Schiphol Group may determine the aviation charges, as well as the level of these charges.
Main Port Report
For this reason, Schiphol Group is obliged to keep totally segregated accounts for the Aviation and Security activities. We are also required to publish a Main Port Report every three years, in which we account for our operations. The next Main Port Report will cover the years 2007 to 2009.
Return and charges
The Aviation Act applies to aircraft, passenger and security charges. The Act also contains provisions limiting the return generated. This must not exceed the weighted average cost of capital.
The Netherlands Competition Authority (NMa) regulates the charges levied. If there is disagreement on these charges, the NMa will examine whether any complaints from the airlines are justified. If such complaints are upheld, we are obliged to set new charges.
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