The UK's Heathrow Airport has begun the installation of 50 new noise monitors in local areas, as part of measures outlined in its second ‘Blueprint for Noise Reduction’.
The latest move is one of ten practical steps set out in the plan, which is the result of the airport’s engagement with resident groups through the Heathrow Community Noise Forum.
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Other measures outlined in the blueprint include the addition of noise-reducing technology to A320 aircraft, as well as a 'quiet night charter' to reduce the impact of night operations.
The airport also plans to launch xPlane, a web-based tool that will allow residents to access flight data specific to their locations.
The new noise monitors will complement the airport's existing fixed and mobile systems, and provide real-time noise measurements to local residents.
Heathrow will share the data through its noise website and the Heathrow Community Noise Forum.
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By GlobalDataFrom January 2017, the airport will also introduce lower landing charges in order to incentivise airlines to use quieter aircraft types.
Heathrow Airport chief executive John Holland-Kaye said: “The arrival of new, quieter aircraft and the start of our programme to install 50 new noise monitors will help us to accelerate the reduction in the noise impacts of Heathrow.
“Our new plan for a third runway means that we will reduce the number of people affected by noise even with expansion, while increasing the social and economic benefits that Heathrow provides.”
Image: Heathrow Airport plans to launch web-based tool xPlane for residents to access flight data specific to their locations. Photo: courtesy of Heathrow Airport.
