Heathrow’s commitment to reducing the impact of aircraft noise moves a step further with the launch of Qatar Airways-operated Boeing 787 Dreamliner service, which produces 60% less noise than rival aircraft.
The UK airport encourages carriers to introduce quieter aircraft by charging them lower landing fees and providing infrastructure facilities such as taxiways and stands.
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Heathrow Sustainability director Matt Gorman said aircraft noise can disturb people living under the flight path and the airport, so was pleased that Qatar Airways had chosen to fly one of the world’s quietest aircraft out of Heathrow.
"This is another example of our drive to encourage the quietest and cleanest planes to come to Heathrow as we try to reduce the impact of the airport on the local community," Gorman said.
In addition to hosting nine A380s that generate half the noise than rival aircraft when taking off, it is also taking other measures such as providing insulation to local residents and experimenting new operational methods to reduce noise disturbance.
The airport expects to host approximately 60 A380s and B787s by 2020.
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By GlobalDataWith the launch of the 787 service on Doha-London Heathrow route, Qatar Airways has become the first carrier to operate regular scheduled flights to and from the UK.
Qatar Airways chief executive officer Akbar Al Baker said that the Doha-Heathrow route was one of airline’s popular international routes and it was apt to deploy the 787 to and from London.
Featuring wireless facilities, touch screen Android system, Qatar Airways’ 787 can accommodate up to 254 passengers, with 22 in business class and remaining in the coach.
The airline plans to deploy a Dreamliner on Doha-Perth route from 1 February 2013 and later one on the UK-Australia route.
Qatar Airways currently operates a fleet of 115 aircraft with flights to destinations across Europe, Middle East, Africa, Asia Pacific, North America and South America.
Image: Qatar Airways-operated B787 Dreamliner service, which boasts a noise footprint 60% quieter than similarly sized aircraft, lands at Heathrow Airport in London. Photo: courtesy of Heathrow Airports Limited.
