The Dutch Parliament has approved a new aviation decision setting limits on noise pollution and the number of flights, marking the first update to such regulations in 18 years. The decision caps flights at 478,000 movements annually, including a maximum of 27,000 night flights, a decrease from the current approximately 499,000 flights with 30,000 at night. The new rules aim to reduce daily noise disturbance by 20 percent and nighttime disturbance by 15 percent, while also addressing safety, runway usage, and emissions. Minister Karremans of Infrastructure emphasized the need to balance reducing disruption with maintaining a viable economy dependent on air travel, allowing for potential growth with quieter aircraft technology. However, some opposition parties criticize the decision as legally uncertain, citing potential lawsuits from environmental groups, and argue it insufficiently addresses the concerns of residents around Schiphol. Approximately 175,000 residents near Schiphol experience significant noise pollution, with some parliament members claiming the decision "offends" those affected and evokes comparisons to the Groningen gas field earthquake issues.