Dublin Airport has been told by its neighbouring local authority that the night-time noises its flights produce and their impact on local residents are “still a concern”. The latest noise action plan for Dublin Airport, published by Fingal County Council on Wednesday, notes that the number of people affected by night-time noise at the hub [...]
The Concorde, a supersonic passenger jet, was notorious for its immense noise levels, particularly during take-off and landing. Its turbojet engines generated a distinctive sonic boom when it exceeded the speed of sound, causing a loud, thunderous noise that could be heard miles away. The sheer volume of the engines' roar, combined with the supersonic [...]
As residents describe what appears to be more frequent and louder air plane and helicopter flights over neighbourhoods, the House passed an amendment that would direct the Federal Aviation Administration to prioritise combating the noise. The amendment, added to the 2020 transportation appropriations bill, was sponsored by D.C. Delegate Eleanor Holmes Norton, who co-chairs the [...]
CAMPAIGNERS are cautiously optimistic after Gatwick released an action plan committing them to reducing aircraft noise. Last week, Gatwick unveiled their long awaited response to the Independent Arrivals Review, which detailed 23 recommendations airport bosses should take on board to reduce noise and disruption for communities. On Thursday Gatwick confirmed it will take on all [...]