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The good, the bad and the noisy: Heathrow reveals its greenest and quietest airlines

16 May 2018 | By International Airport Review

The latest league table rated the performance of the top 50 busiest airlines on seven noise and emission metrics from January to March 2018.

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The evolving challenge of noise

5 March 2018 | By Melinda Pagliarello | Director of Environmental Affairs | ACI-NA

For International Airport Review, Melinda Pagliarello, Director of Environmental Affairs at Airports Council International – North America (ACI-NA), takes a look at the most recent challenges in airport noise, the research and approaches being used to address it, and explores the future challenges that will keep everybody talking about airport…

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Cape Town cuts out boarding calls after noise level complaints

28 February 2018 | By International Airport Review

In keeping with a trend among airports throughout the world, Cape Town International will now reserve the use of its public address microphones for select circumstances such as lost minors in order to keep noise levels down.

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App gives Schiphol locals information on the air traffic above their homes

14 January 2018 | By International Airport Review

The app provides live information about runway use and individual flights, but can also tell users about the traffic over a specific area - their home for example.

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Heathrow increases environmental charges by 7 per cent

4 January 2018 | By International Airport Review

Europe's biggest airport has brought in its 2018 charges regime, including a hike in environmental charges intended to "minimise the airport’s impact on local communities".

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Noise contours around Heathrow Airport shrink by 52,000 households

30 November 2017 | By International Airport Review

A report has found that 52,000 fewer households are impacted by noise at Heathrow Airport than they were 11 years ago.

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Gatwick’s sustainability strategy recognised with accolade

29 November 2017 | By International Airport Review

In recognition of Gatwick Airport’s quest to become one of the world’s greenest airports, International Airport Review has awarded airport staff with the trophy for Environmental Awareness in the inaugural International Airport Review Awards.

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AOA response to Government’s night flight consultation outcome

19 July 2017 | By International Airport Review

Commenting on the Government’s publication of the new night flights policy for Heathrow, London Gatwick and London Stansted Airports, Chief Executive of the Airport Operators Association (AOA) Karen Dee said:

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Going round in circles? A set of objections to the circular runway idea

30 March 2017 | By Oscar Scimo

In reaction to the future prospect of a circular runway, we asked independent external expert at EASA & EU Commission, Oscar Scimò to give us his thoughts.

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Night flights to be banned at Heathrow’s third runway

2 February 2017 | By Roy Manuell (International Airport Review)

There are plans to stop night flights at London Heathrow's third runway following a UK governmental National Policy Statement proposal from the Transport Secretary Chris Grayling.

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Transform Scotland: Airport expansion plans pose threat to action on climate change

6 October 2016 | By Transform Scotland

Does the expansion of Edinburgh Airport presents a threat to action on climate change? Read Transform Scotland's response to Edinburgh Airport’s Airspace Change Programme public consultation.

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Heathrow Hub calls for a new Independent Noise Regulator

29 September 2016 | By International Airport Review

Heathrow Hub has called for the creation of an Independent Noise Regulator to monitor and control noise at UK airports...

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Noise pollution: 50 new monitors installed around Heathrow

19 August 2016 | By Roy Manuell

Heathrow has begun the installation of fifty monitors in local areas as well as upgrades to its existing network to tackle noise pollution...

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CANSO and ACI launch joint initiative to reduce aviation noise

24 September 2015 | By Katie Sadler, Digital Content Producer, International Airport Review

A new joint initiative has been launched by Airports Council International (ACI) and the Civil Air Navigation Services Organisation (CANSO) on reducing aviation noise.

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Luton Airport introduces RNAV1 technology to reduce noise and emissions

20 August 2015 | By Katie Sadler, Digital Content Producer, International Airport Review

In an effort to reduce noise and emissions, London Luton Airport (LLA) will introduce Area Navigation technology (RNAV1) to redirect departing aircraft away from densely populated areas.

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