Aircraft Noise Management (495 words)

The disturbance caused aircraft noise is the single most significant local environmental impact associated with the operation of airports. Noise disturbance, leading to local community opposition, can act as a significant constraint upon the ability of an airport to grow. Noise restrictions affect almost 2/3rds of airports across Europe affecting their ability to contribute to socio-economic development. Many airports spend millions of pounds every year to mitigate the noise impacts of the industry, however airports do not own or operate the aircraft. Effective management of aircraft noise requires the engagement of all key aviation stakeholders including regulators, airport operators, airlines, air traffic management organisations, airport ground handling companies, local residents, air transport users.

For this assignment you are required to prepare an executive report for the Senior Management of an Airport that:   

1. Introduces the issue of aircraft noise disturbance and explains how aircraft noise can act as a constraint to current operations and future growth of the airport. (30%)
2. Summarizes the principles and methods underlying the management of aircraft noise and the roles of different stakeholders in promoting the most ‘effective’ noise control program. (30%)
3. Highlights potential conflicts between the priorities of different stakeholders and critically examines how these can be resolved to secure the solutions that maximize the potential for long term airport growth. (30%)

Being an executive report you will be expected to make full use of tables, maps and graphs. 10% of marks will be given for the quality and appropriate use of these.

Remember your audience are senior managers of an airport company who need to achieve the correct balance between protecting the quality of life of local residents and ensuring airport growth in order to support regional development and own commercial interests. We will discuss this issue in class to achieve consensus about how such a balance might be achieved.

- Double spaced
- Harvard referencing style

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Executive Report: AIRCRAFT NOISE MANAGEMENT

Aircraft noise disturbance is a major environmental aviation challenge that can have serious impact on the growth of the airport industry. Over the past five decades, significant technological developments in the airframe and engine noise technology, besides modernisation of airline fleets, have considerably reduced noise experienced by the neighbouring communities....