Heathrow Hub has called for the creation of an independent noise regulator to monitor and control noise at airports in the UK.
The Airports Commission had already proposed an independent aviation noise authority, but the idea has not yet been embraced by the government.
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Heathrow Hub proposed the regulator would work as a separate department of the Civil Aviation Authority (CAA), and have a system of economic incentives and penalties in order to persuade airports to embrace changes.
Among the other duties, the new regulator should be entrusted with to independently monitor noise, introduce new operating procedures and spread best practice, consult on new flightpaths, and collaborate with NATS.
Heathrow Hub director Jock Lowe said: “The UK’s approach to managing noise at airports is hopelessly out of date.
"The introduction of quieter planes and the use of new technology to better design flight paths could improve the situation for many people.
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By GlobalData"Only an independent noise regulator backed by the CAA would command public trust in this important area of community and environmental concern. We do hope the government gives consideration to this idea.”
