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Protesters chained to private jets at EBACE force Geneva Airport to close

At Geneva Airport, where private planes are on display as part of the largest private jet expo in Europe, the European Business Aviation Convention & Exhibition (EBACE), dozens of climate activists participated in the protest action.

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In order to prevent potential buyers from approaching the exhibition space and the aircraft gangways where the jets are being shown, activists have peacefully occupied the planes. They have also shackled themselves to those locations. Private jets “burn our future,” “kill our planet,” and “fuel inequality,” according to the protesters, who marked the aircraft with enormous tobacco-style health warning labels designating them as dangerous items.

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In Geneva 100 climate activists supporting @StayGroundedNet, @ScientistRebel1, @ExtinctionR, and @Greenpeace, are interrupting the biggest private jet sales event in Europe #Ebace2023.
Follow us for live updates throughout this action!#BanPrivateJets
🧵 1/ pic.twitter.com/NRrFV33V8N— Stay Grounded Network (@StayGroundedNet) May 23, 2023

The loudspeakers carried by the activists were used to broadcast ads that highlighted the devastating effects that private jets have on the environment and demonstrated the hypocrisy of supporting private jets while social inequality is on the rise.

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The main entrance to the business aviation presentation, which is taking place at the Palexpo exhibition facility near the Geneva Airport, was blocked by them. Police in Geneva acted promptly to remove the activists, some of whom were attached to private aircraft. 80 individuals were detained.

Geneva airport is closed until 1345 due to climate activists on the runway. Today is the first public day of Ebace 2023 pic.twitter.com/MA2Xrc2tF6— dpts.org (@followdpts) May 23, 2023

The normal operations of Geneva Airport were noted in a social media post that: “Due to an incursion of people on the tarmac, air traffic is temporarily interrupted at Geneva Airport.”
Later, the airport verified that regular service had resumed.

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Top 10 Largest Airports in the World by Size

When it comes to the world’s busiest and largest airports, size matters—not just in terms of the area they cover, but also in the volume of passengers they handle and the number of flights they accommodate.

As air travel continues to grow, airports around the globe are expanding and upgrading to meet increasing demand.

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In 2024, several airports stand out for their impressive size and capacity. This article takes a closer look at these massive aviation hubs, highlighting their key features and what makes them the largest airports in the world today.

Country	Airport	Area (sq km)
Saudi Arabia	King Fahd International Airport	776
United States	Denver International Airport	135
Malaysia	Kuala Lumpur International Airport	100
Turkey	Istanbul Airport	76
China	Beijing Daxing International Airport	46
Egypt	Cairo International Airport	36
Thailand	Suvarnabhumi Airport	32
Spain	Adolfo Suárez Madrid-Barajas Airport	30
Canada	Edmonton International Airport (YEG)	28
Netherlands	Amsterdam Airport Schiphol	27
Australia	Brisbane International Airport	27
Germany	Frankfurt Airport	23
India	Rajiv Gandhi International Airport	22

King Fahd International Airport, Saudi Arabia – Spanning a staggering 776 square kilometers, King Fahd International Airport is the largest airport in the world by area. Its vast expanse reflects its crucial role as a major hub in the Middle East.

Denver International Airport, United States – Covering 135 square kilometers, Denver International Airport ranks second in size. Known for its distinctive peaked roof and extensive facilities, it serves as a major gateway in North America.

Kuala Lumpur International Airport, Malaysia – With an area of 100 square kilometers, Kuala Lumpur International Airport is a key international hub in Southeast Asia, offering extensive services and connectivity.

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Istanbul Airport, Turkey – Istanbul Airport covers 76 square kilometers. This relatively new airport has quickly become one of the largest and busiest, positioning itself as a central point for travel between Europe and Asia.

Beijing Daxing International Airport, China – Beijing Daxing International Airport, with 46 square kilometers, is one of the newest major airports, featuring an impressive design and extensive facilities to handle growing passenger traffic.