You’re concerned about noise pollution at airports. How can innovation in airport management help?

2 Noise abatement procedures

Another way to reduce noise pollution is to implement noise abatement procedures for your aircraft operations. These are specific rules and guidelines that aim to minimize the noise exposure of the residents near the airport. For example, you can adjust the flight paths, altitudes, speeds, and engine settings of the aircraft to avoid flying over sensitive areas, especially during night hours. You can also coordinate with the air traffic control and the airlines to optimize the arrival and departure schedules, and reduce the use of reverse thrust and auxiliary power units.

3 Noise insulation programs

Sometimes, noise abatement procedures are not enough to protect the residents from excessive noise. In that case, you can offer noise insulation programs to improve the soundproofing of their homes and buildings. Noise insulation programs can involve installing double-glazed windows, doors, roofs, and walls, as well as providing ventilation and cooling systems. You can fund these programs by using airport fees, grants, or subsidies, and consult with the local authorities and the community representatives to ensure their acceptance and participation.

4 Noise reduction technologies

In addition to managing the noise at the source and the receiver, you can also explore the potential of noise reduction technologies to lower the noise emissions of your aircraft. Noise reduction technologies can include new engine designs, propeller shapes, wing tips, landing gears, and fuselage materials that can reduce the aerodynamic and mechanical noise of the aircraft. You can collaborate with the aircraft manufacturers, researchers, and regulators to test and adopt these technologies, and encourage their use by the airlines.

6 Here’s what else to consider

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