US EditionGeneva airport briefly closed as climate activists protest private jet fair
- Geneva airport closed for an hour due to a protest against a private jet fair taking place in the city.
- Climate activists disrupted the fair, including sitting down in front of private jets and labelling planes with anti-private jet messages.
- Private jets generate between five and 14 times more pollution per passenger than regular passenger planes, according to environmental think tank Transport & Environment.
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Geneva Airport Briefly Closed as Climate Activists Protest Private Jet Fair
Geneva's airport was briefly closed to flights on Tuesday as climate activists stormed a private jet fair on a nearby tarmac by ripping down or scaling fences, handcuffing themselves to landing gear and other material, and scuffling with police and security before being hauled away. City police said about 80 people were detained. The protest involved about 100 activists from 17 countries and groups, including Greenpeace, Scientist Rebellion, St…
Climate protests over private jets disrupt Geneva Airport flights
Climate protests over private jets disrupt Geneva Airport flights Around 100 climate protesters demanding a ban on private jets disrupted flights at Geneva Airport on Tuesday and blocked entry to an aircraft exhibition at Europe's flagship business jet event. The protest took place on the tarmac where business jets from companies like Airbus and Gulfstream were on display, with activists carrying signs saying "#BanPrivateJets" and "WARNING: P…
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